2009 Japan Cherry Blossom forecast

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Mar 6th, 2009 | 02:07 PM

hawaiiantraveler

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2009 Japan Cherry Blossom forecast

Well for the lucky few who will need to use this forecast this year, here are the latest guesstimates.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html

Aloha!

Mar 6th, 2009 | 04:15 PM

ms_go

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I was just looking at this earlier today! We'll be in Tokyo March 28-April 1 and Kyoto April 1-6. It's looking promising...

Mar 6th, 2009 | 04:49 PM

Mara

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Yes, I've been watching it as well - it looks good for me too.

Mar 12th, 2009 | 08:39 AM

hawaiiantraveler

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update

http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/News/sakura2009_2.html

Mara, When and where are you going this time?

Mar 12th, 2009 | 11:10 AM

Mara

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ht, 4/1 through 4/13....Tokyo->Kurashiki->Miyajima->Koyasan->Tokyo....

Mar 12th, 2009 | 12:44 PM

hawaiiantraveler

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Mara,

Looks like a great itinerary and it looks like your sakura timing couldn't be better. You are going to just love Miyajima. I am in deep envy right now. Please tell us about it when you return

Watch your step

Aloha!

Mar 12th, 2009 | 12:53 PM

Mara

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hahahaha, ht! I make it a point to really try to look where I'm going nowadays. I recently did a ten day trip to Spain covering four cities to practice for Japan. Thanks for your good wishes.

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Mar 18th, 2009 | 02:30 PM

hawaiiantraveler

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they are opening early......

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html

I wish I were going

Mar 19th, 2009 | 03:30 AM

RufusTFirefly

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Alas, it looks as though we might just barely miss the best viewing opportunities. We arrive in Tokyo April 4. Kyoto April 7. Maybe in Takayama April 12.

Mar 29th, 2009 | 12:18 PM

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ms_go

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It seems like it is still early. We visited the Imperial Palace East Garden yesterday. There were a few trees that are mostly out, but most just seemed to be starting.

http://onelittleworld.zenfolio.com/p...999b#h16ed999b

Mar 29th, 2009 | 12:19 PM

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ms_go

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I meant to say, in Tokyo is seems like it is still early.

Mar 29th, 2009 | 01:33 PM

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Mara

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Great photos, ms_go. Thanks! I going to Japan this week and I hope the sakura are still there in about 12 days when I return to Tokyo after traveling around Japan a bit. Enjoy your trip!

Mar 29th, 2009 | 03:35 PM

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Love your photos ms_go. Looks like a beautiful day today.......
Hit SW Japan last week- Nagoya, Iwakuni, Hiroshima, Miyajima & Osaka & its castles & Shrine but sakura were still mostly sleeping.
You got some beauts at the garden though.
Enjoy Japan !

Mar 29th, 2009 | 03:52 PM

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Your photos are so beautiful, ms_go! What camera do you use?

We're off to Japan in a mere 18 days! We're missing the sakura, but I'm sure it will be beautiful nonetheless.

I look forward to seeing more photos. I hope you'll post them for us.

Mar 29th, 2009 | 04:07 PM

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hawaiiantraveler

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Lovely pics ms_go, making me wish we were there right now.

Mara, looks like your timing is good, hope the weather holds for you.

You are all so fortunate to be in Japan at this time.....so few fodorites know the feeling and beauty of sakura time in Japan

Aloha!