Cherry Blossoms in Kanazawa in Mid April: Will You Catch Them? (2027)
In an average year, Kanazawa's cherry blossoms reach full bloom around April 8. For an April 11–20 trip, the chance of overlapping peak bloom is ~84%, and the chance of seeing at least some blossoms is ~84%.
Across April 11–20 in an average year, expect roughly 5.5 days of green hazakura (leaves), and 2 days of petal fall / sakura snow. Fresh green leaves, blossoms finished. If this is your window, late-blooming yaezakura (up to ~2 weeks after) or heading north are your best moves.
Shift your dates in Kanazawa: Kanazawa · Early April · 69% peak · Kanazawa · Late April · 7% peak
Better odds for April 11–20 elsewhere: Niigata · Mid April · 86% peak · Sendai (Tohoku) · Mid April · 83% peak · Nagano · Mid April · 76% peak · Kobe · Mid April · 61% peak
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