Famous sakura onsen spots with latest full-bloom forecast, 2023

Photo: Tsuyama Castle & Kakuzan Park (Hiroshima, Chugoku Region)

Includes the forecasted best cherry blossom viewing dates for 2023.

Japan has four distinct seasons, and the natural scenery changes as the seasons change. So that our guests might enjoy the most popular of these seasonal onsen experiences, the cherry blossom viewing onsens of spring, we have put together a list of the famous onsen spots from all over Japan with the most reservations on our website, as well as nearby flower viewing spots and the forecasted best dates to experience them.

 

 

Hokkaido Region

Photo:Temiya Park

Being the northernmost district in the country, Hokkaido’s sakura (cherry blossoms) season is the latest in Japan. In some areas, sakura start to bloom as late as mid-May. Endowed with nature, you can enjoy sakura at apparently all onsen resorts there.

Hokkaido Region

 

 

 

Tohoku Region

Photo:Funaoka Castle Park & Hitome Senbon Sakura

Located at the north end of Honshu, Japan’s main island, this area has many famous mountains and spots for sakura viewing.

Tohoku Region

 

 

 

Central Tokyo & Tokyo suburbs

Photo: Arakura Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

You can find beautiful sakura easily even in central Tokyo. In its suburbs, surrounded by rich natural environments, you can view sakura in a different setting.

Central Tokyo & Tokyo suburbs

 

 

 

Nagoya, Chubu & Hokuriku Region

Photo: Kenrokuen Garden & Kanazawa Castle

In famous tourist spots like Shirakawa-go, Hida-Takayama and Kanazawa, there are many onsen resorts with magnificent sakura.

Nagoya, Chubu & Hokuriku Region

 

 

 

Osaka, Kyoto, Kansai Region

Photo:Mt. Yoshino

Temples and traditional buildings decorated by prink sakura are exceptionally popular.

Osaka, Kyoto, Kansai Region

 

 

 

Hiroshima, Chugoku Region

Photo: Tsuyama Castle & Kakuzan Park

There are many great and not-so-well-known spots for enjoying sakura and onsens in this area.

Hiroshima, Chugoku Region

 

 

 

Shikoku Region

Photo: Shiudeyama

Famous tourist destinations including Oboke and Iya Gorge, as well as renowned hot springs like Dogo Onsen, are also nice spots for viewing beautiful sakura.

Shikoku Region

 

 

 

Kyushu Region

Photo: Nandoryo no Hyakunen Sakura

Located in the country’s southern part, you can enjoy sakura in Kyushu as early as mid-March.

Kyushu Region