what were the dates that the cherry blossom ended in japan in 2024
Japan’s cherry blossoms generally ended from late March through early May in 2024 , depending on the region. In the north, the season lasted later, with places like Sapporo finishing around early May and Kushiro into mid- May.
Approximate end dates by area
- Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka: around early April 2024 at peak/final viewing.
- Fukuoka, Kochi, Hiroshima, Nagoya: around late March to early April 2024.
- Sendai, Aomori: around mid- to late April 2024.
- Sapporo, Hokkaido: around early May 2024.
- Kushiro, Hokkaido: around mid-May 2024.
In plain terms
If you mean the end of the sakura season , the safest broad answer is: late March in southern Japan, early April in central Japan, and late April to mid-May in northern Japan. That’s because cherry blossoms move northward across the country, so “ended” varies a lot by location.
| Region | Typical 2024 end window |
|---|---|
| Kyushu / Shikoku | Late March to early April |
| Kansai / Kanto | Early April |
| Tohoku | Mid- to late April |
| Hokkaido | Early to mid-May |