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%.
83%chance of peak bloom · 92% chance of catching at least some
usual bloom
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Mar 31darker = full bloomApr 28
What you'll likely see
Buds & bare branches · ~1 dayOpening (10→80%) · ~2.5 daysFull bloom · ~2.5 daysPetal fall / sakura snow · ~1.5 daysGreen hazakura (leaves) · ~2.5 days
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.