Nara Cherry Blossoms Forecast for 2024

Cherry blossoms in Nara often bloom from late March to early April, about two weeks, 5 to 7 days later than in Tokyo. In 2024, cherry blossom season in Nara was between March 29 and April 10, and full bloom fell on April 5. The first accurate forecast for 2024 will be issued by the end of January 2024.

There are about 31 cherry blossom viewing spots in Nara. Nara Park, Mt. Yoshino and Koriyama Castle Ruins in the prefecture are listed as top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Additionally, Sky Garden Takami Sato, Sahogawa River, Onaka Park, etc. are recommended. What’s more, many viewing spots stage illuminations and festivals.

2024 cherry blossom dates for Nara

Flowering Date
Sunday, Mar 31, 2024
Full Bloom Date
Saturday, Apr 06, 2024

The cherry blossom history dates for Nara

Last year’s flowering period:
Flowering Date

Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Full Bloom Date

Monday, Mar 27, 2023

The average flowering period over the last ten years:
Flowering Date

Mar 26

Full Bloom Date

Apr 01

The earliest record of flowering period in history:
Flowering Date

Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Full Bloom Date

Tuesday, Mar 26, 2002

The latest record of flowering period in history:
Flowering Date

Thursday, Apr 12, 1984

Full Bloom Date

Friday, Apr 17, 1970

Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Nara 2024

TOP
CHOICE 2024 Mount Yoshino Cherry Blossom
Mount Yoshino

Best time to view in 2024:early April
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CHOICE 2024 Nara Park Cherry Blossom
Nara Park

Best time to view in 2024:April 5 to 13

Frequently Asked Questions

Even though the afternoon temperature in March and April can reach 13 to 20 degree celsius, you’d better wear or bring a thick coat. The temperature in the evening is just 1 to 7 degree celsius. You will definitely need to keep warm when enjoying beautiful night cherry.
You can buy 1-day or 2-day bus pass to visit different attractions in Nara. 500 Yen or 1000 Yen is for 1-day pass and 1500 Yen for 2-day pass. Buy bus pass at Kintetsu Nara Bus Information Center (Nara Line House 1F), JR Nara Bus Information Center (JR Nara Sta. 2F) or travel desk in Kansai International Airport.
Japanese people are keen on having picnic under cherry trees. They often bring bentos, rice balls, sushi, pickled vegetables, beer, etc. food stands provide grilled meats, fried fish, sticky rice balls and sweets. Sakura-flavoured ice cream and specialities in the season are peculiar to cherry blossom season.
13 cherry blossom viewing spots in Nara stage festivals. For example, Koriyama Castle Ruins and Sahogawa River hold festivals during sakura season which usually last from a few days to two weeks. There are performances, local food and drinks on the events.
Around 10 cherry blossom viewing spots in Nara hold light-up, such as Koriyama Castle Ruins, Onaka Park, Mt. Yoshino, Sahogawa River, Ono-dera Temple, etc.
There are about 31 cherry blossom viewing spots in Nara. Nara Park, Mt. Yoshino and Koriyama Castle Ruins in the prefecture are listed as top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Additionally, Sky Garden Takami Sato, Sahogawa River, Onaka Park, etc. are recommended.
Cherry blossoms often bloom from late March to early April, about two weeks, 5 to 7 days later than in Tokyo. In 2019, cherry blossom season in Nara is between March 29 and April 10, and full bloom fell on April 5.

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