Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo in Early April: Will You Catch Them? (2027)

In an average year, Tokyo's cherry blossoms reach full bloom around March 31. For an April 1–10 trip, the chance of overlapping peak bloom is ~88%, and the chance of seeing at least some blossoms is ~90%.

88% chance of peak bloom · 90% 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%) · ~1.5 daysFull bloom · ~2.5 daysPetal fall / sakura snow · ~2 daysGreen hazakura (leaves) · ~4 days

Across April 1–10 in an average year, expect roughly 4 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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