Sakura Navi - Forecast in 2026

Sakura Navi is only available in 2026. Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) announces forecasts for the flowering and full bloom dates of cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) at approximately 1,000 spots across the country, from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, as well as for Kawazuzakura cherry blossom spots in Kawazu Town(*). * Kawazu Town(Kawazu-cho), Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture • What is “Sakura Navi?” This is an app where you can find out information on the forecast of the flowering and full bloom dates of the cherry blossoms and their progress towards flowering (Flowering Meter) all over Japan. Moreover, there are functionalities with which you can enjoy more of the cherry blossoms, such as “Proximity Notification for Cherry Blossom SPOT” where there will be a notification when you are close to a Cherry Blossom SPOT as well as “Stamp Card” where you can record your previously visited locations. Want to see cherry blossoms at the best time in Japan? Enjoy your spring trip to Japan even more with Sakura Navi. === New for 2026: We are adding Kawazu cherry blossom flowering and full bloom forecasts! === In addition to the approximately 1,000 Somei Yoshino spots, you can now view forecasts for Kawazu cherry blossoms at nine spots in Kawazu Town! Kawazu-zakura is an early-blooming variety that flowers during the early period, typically from early February to early March. Its characteristics include a deeper pink color than Somei Yoshino and a relatively long viewing period. Enjoy the early arrival of spring with the app. • What is “MY SPOT?” This refers to your favorite Cherry Blossom SPOT. You can register up to 30 locations. • Cherry Blossom Flowering Forecast Map The pins on the map indicate the locations of Cherry Blossom SPOT all over Japan. And the colors of the pins indicate the growth percentages of the cherry blossoms. You can call up the route guidance function of your map app from the "Route to this Sakura Spot" button. If you open Sakura Map outside of Japan, the map will automatically be moved to Japan (Tokyo). • Details Screen The forecast of the flowering and full bloom dates of the cherry blossoms and Flowering Meter for each location can be seen here. Each location can be added to MY SPOT by clicking the button “Add to MY SPOT.” Previously Visited Stamp can be put on the location by clicking the button “Visited Stamp.” “Visited Stamp” is available only when you are actually near the location. (*) * This function is not available if permission to access the location service is not activated on your device. • MY SPOT (Cherry Blossom Calendar) This is a calendar for the Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season (January to May). There will be markers on the forecast dates of flowering and full bloom for your registered MY SPOT. • Stamp Card You can see the locations where you have put the Previously Visited Stamp. • Proximity Notification for a Cherry Blossom SPOT A notification will be sent when you are near a Cherry Blossom SPOT. * This function is not available if permission to access the notification service or location service on your device is not activated. * Notifications will not be sent when the growing status is “Fresh green leaves.” • Settings You can set an range where you would like to receive Proximity Notifications for a Cherry Blossom SPOT. Notes * The forecast of the flowering and full bloom dates is an estimate using our own methodology, and we cannot guarantee a 100% accuracy. * Information of MY SPOT and Stamp Card will be lost when the app is uninstalled. * The ranking 2025