Osaka Cherry Blossoms Forecast for 2024

The cherry blossoms in Osaka often bloom for about two weeks, 5 to 7 days later than in Tokyo, from late March to early April. In 2024, cherry blossom season in Osaka was between March 27 and April 10, with full bloom occurring on April 4. By the end of January 2024, the first accurate forecast for 2024 will be issued.

In Osaka, there are approximately 34 cherry blossom viewing areas. Osaka Castle Park, Expo 70 Commemorative Park, and the Osaka Mint Bureau are among the top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Kema Sakuranomiya Park, Satsukiyama Park, Settsu-kyo Gorge, and other attractions are also recommended. Furthermore, many viewing areas host illuminations and festivals.

Travel Tips:
When planning a trip to Japan, you should definitely include Osaka on your itinerary.

2024 cherry blossom dates for Osaka

Flowering Date
Saturday, Mar 30, 2024
Full Bloom Date
Saturday, Apr 06, 2024

The cherry blossom history dates for Osaka

Last year’s flowering period:
Flowering Date

Sunday, Mar 19, 2023

Full Bloom Date

Monday, Mar 27, 2023

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

Mar 24

Full Bloom Date

Mar 31

The earliest record of flowering period in history:
Flowering Date

Sunday, Mar 19, 2023

Full Bloom Date

Monday, Mar 26, 2018

The latest record of flowering period in history:
Flowering Date

Tuesday, Apr 10, 1984

Full Bloom Date

Monday, Apr 16, 1984

Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Osaka 2024

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2024 Osaka Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom
Osaka Mint Bureau

Best time to view in 2024:April 9 to 15
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2024 Expo 70 Commemorative Park Cherry Blossom
Expo 70 Commemorative Park

Best time to view in 2024:March 20 to April 14
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2024 Kema Sakuranomiya Park Cherry Blossom
Kema Sakuranomiya Park

Best time to view in 2024:late March to mid April
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2024 Osaka Castle Park Cherry Blossom
Osaka Castle Park

Best time to view in 2024:March 24 to April 7

Frequently Asked Questions

Even though the afternoon temperature in March and April can reach 14 to 20 degree celsius, you’d better wear or bring a thick coat. The temperature in the evening is just 5 to 10 degree celsius. You will definitely need to keep warm when enjoying beautiful night cherry.
Metro system and Osaka railway loop line are well-developed in Osaka. So taking metro and loop line is a time and cost saving way to to view cherry blossoms in different spots.
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 dessert are peculiar to cherry blossom season.
12 cherry blossom viewing spots in Osaka celebrate festivals. For example, Osaka Castle Park, Expo 70 Commemorative Park, Settsu-kyo Gorge, etc. 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 9 cherry blossom viewing spots in Osaka hold light-up, such as Settsu-kyo Gorge, saka Castle Park, Expo 70 Commemorative Park, Uchiagegawachisui Ryokuchi Park, etc.
There are about 34 cherry blossom viewing spots in Osaka. Osaka Castle Park, Expo 70 Commemorative Park, Osaka Mint Bureau in the city are listed as top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Additionally, Kema Sakuranomiya Park, Satsukiyama Park, Settsu-kyo Gorge, 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 Osaka is between March 27 and April 10, and full bloom fell on April 4.