Cherry Blossoms in May?

miho2 · (#1 (**permalink**))

Hi,

We will be in Japan in May and I am wondering if there is a chance to still experience any cherry blossoms during mid-May? From the forecasts it's probably too late. But I saw in some brochure from Nikko that there are spots higher up in the mointains where there still are cherry blossoms in mid-May. they mention Chuzenji-Onsen.

We will be arriving in Tokyo on May 8th, stay a few days in the city and then head off to see other parts. As we have a rail pass, we wouldn't mind going a couple of 100km north to still catch some sakura.

Any recommendations for good places are much appreciated.
Mike

RadioKid · (#2 (**permalink**))

Here is the Sakura-Map in Japan.

http://www.rurubu.com/season/spring/sakura/

Sorry to say, it would be hard to find cherry blossom in May.

dirtyroboto · (#3 (**permalink**))

You can still see plum blossoms, Sorry, no sakura!

miho2 · (#4 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtyroboto

You can still see plum blossoms, Sorry, no sakura!

sounds good, too. I knew we would be rather too late but after reading that there is still sakura in some places I got curious. We will probably go to Nikko and if there are places higher up in the mountains, that's fine. If not, there will be other great things...

Mike

RediscoverTravel · (#5 (**permalink**))

You might be too late for sakura but there are still many wonderful flowers. Sakura only last about 1 week and this changes every year so it is hard to schedule a trip to see sakura unless you are in Japan from the end of March to late April. Cherry Blossoms in Japan - Cherry Blossom Flowering Date Map - cherry blossom map

miho2 · (#6 (**permalink**))

thanks guys. I meanwhile booked a place in Tokyo and Kyoto. We are planning on seeing the festivals in Kyoto around May 16th. Seems quite a busy time, too.

Mike

Edit: just realised that I posted this in the wrong thread. My apologies.

VampireGirl1314 · (#7 (**permalink**))

OMG someone i want to see some japanese cherry blossoms i love cherry blossoms they smell so beautiful.>^_^<

shincastle · (#8 (**permalink**))

Hi,

Yeah bad news, the sakura season is over this year...it usually is during mid-April... well if you're coming to Japan in May you can still have a look at the event calender in this website Japan-i I am sure you will find others interesting things to do.

I hope that will help,
Bon voyage!

Shin