Cherry blossom usually bloom between mid-March and early May. In 2022, cherry blossoms are expected to open around March 15 in Tokyo. In 2021, Tokyo’s cherry blossom season officially began on March 14, when flowers opened on a Somei-Yoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine.
Do sakura trees bloom in winter?
Where To See Cherry Blossoms In Japan. While most types of cherry blossom trees bloom once a year in March/April (though a few in February!), there are some rarer varieties known as fuyuzakura (winter sakura) that flower twice a year – once in the spring, and once again between October and December.
Does Sakura bloom in summer?
Mid Apr. On Japan’s southern, subtropical islands of Okinawa, cherry blossoms open as early as January, while on the northern island of Hokkaido, they bloom as late as May. In most major cities in between, including Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, the cherry blossom season typically takes place in early April.
