Cherry Blossoms in Sendai (Tohoku) in Mid April: Will You Catch Them? (2027)
In an average year, Sendai (Tohoku)'s cherry blossoms reach full bloom around April 13. For an April 11–20 trip, the chance of overlapping peak bloom is ~83%, and the chance of seeing at least some blossoms is ~92%.
Across April 11–20 in an average year, expect roughly 2.5 days of green hazakura (leaves), and 2.5 days of full bloom. 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 Sendai (Tohoku): Sendai (Tohoku) · Early April · 30% peak · Sendai (Tohoku) · Late April · 43% peak
Better odds for April 11–20 elsewhere: Niigata · Mid April · 86% peak · Kanazawa · Mid April · 84% peak · Nagano · Mid April · 76% peak · Kobe · Mid April · 61% peak
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