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.

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RegionTypical 2024 end window
Kyushu / ShikokuLate March to early April
Kansai / KantoEarly April
TohokuMid- to late April
HokkaidoEarly to mid-May