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Cherry Blossoms in Shizuoka (Fuji area) in Early April: Will You Catch Them? (2027)

In an average year, Shizuoka (Fuji area)'s cherry blossoms reach full bloom around April 2. For an April 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak bloom is ~89%, and the chance of seeing at least some blossoms is ~94%.

89% chance of peak bloom · 94% chance of catching at least some
usual bloom
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Mar 16darker = full bloomApr 18
What you'll likely see
Opening (10→80%) · ~2.5 daysFull bloom · ~2.5 daysPetal fall / sakura snow · ~2 daysGreen hazakura (leaves) · ~2.5 days

Across April 1–10 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.

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Shift your dates in Shizuoka (Fuji area): Shizuoka (Fuji area) · Late March · 34% peak · Shizuoka (Fuji area) · Mid April · 34% peak

Better odds for April 1–10 elsewhere: Nagoya · Early April · 97% peak · Osaka · Early April · 95% peak · Takamatsu · Early April · 94% peak · Hiroshima · Early April · 94% peak

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