Japan Cherry Blossom & Fall Foliage Map
Use this Japan cherry blossom map to compare spring bloom dates by prefecture. For a fall trip, switch to red maples or golden ginkgo to see when the leaves usually change.
How to Use the Japan Cherry Blossom Map
First, choose a season. Then drag the slider or pick a month to see where the colors change. Select a prefecture to check its dates for first bloom, peak color or the end of the season.
April 1, 2027
More Seasonal Places to Visit
If your trip falls outside cherry blossom season, try one of these six flower stops. For example, wisteria usually blooms in late April and sunflowers are a summer option. Tap a card’s small map to find its prefecture above.
Plum Blossoms
Mid-February–Early March
Ibaraki Prefecture
Wisteria
Mid-April–Early May
Tochigi Prefecture
Sunflowers
Late July–Mid-August
Hokkaido Prefecture
Shibazakura
Mid-April–Late May
Yamanashi Prefecture
Nemophila
Mid-April–Late May
Ibaraki Prefecture
Kochia
October for Red Color
Ibaraki Prefecture
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