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Cherry Blossoms in Shizuoka (Fuji area) in Late 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 21–30 trip, the chance of overlapping peak bloom is ~1%, and the chance of seeing at least some blossoms is ~1%.

1% chance of peak bloom · 1% chance of catching at least some
usual bloom
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What you'll likely see
Green hazakura (leaves) · ~10 days

Across April 21–30 in an average year, expect roughly 10 days of green hazakura (leaves). 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.

This window is a stretch in Shizuoka (Fuji area) — on the same dates you'd likely have better odds of cherry blossoms in Aomori (Tohoku) (71%) or Nagano (64%) instead. Hotels there for these dates: Aomori · Nagano.
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Shift your dates in Shizuoka (Fuji area): Shizuoka (Fuji area) · Mid April · 34% peak

Better odds for April 21–30 elsewhere: Aomori (Tohoku) · Late April · 71% peak · Nagano · Late April · 64% peak · Sendai (Tohoku) · Late April · 43% peak · Niigata · Late April · 42% peak

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