Who's in Japan now?
 

Please tell me the cherry blossom forecast.

When is it suppose to bloom in Kyoto, Nagoya, Nara, Hiroshima?

JWH is in Kyoto now, and alan64 is over there somewhere too. I've been hoping we'd hear from them.

Framboise and Mealea live there.

I hope someone helps you from inside. I can find all sorts of current pics of Tokyo blooming like crazy.
I did see a blog that I follow of a man living in Kyoto, and he commented that as of 4/4/05 they had not opened in Kyoto (although I see other references to the early blooming varietes being open for a week now) He says they are ready to pop but they are having cold spells still. Blog is "alive in kyoto" at: http://www.planetkyoto.com/nils/
Maybe you can find blogs on the other places too. Most of the online info is not updated continuously.

Thanks. Folks in Japan - please post and let me know blooming forecast Kyoto

I got this forecast online. It may not be accurate. First date is the Opening, 2nd is best viewing date

Location
Opening
Estimated Best Viewing

Tokyo
March 31
April 7 to 12

Sendai
April 14 *
April 21 to 26

Aomori
April 27 *
May 4 to 9

Nagoya
March 31
April 7 to 12

Takayama
April 15 *
April 22 to 27

Kanazawa
April 7 *
April 14 to 19

Kyoto
April 2
April 9 to 14

Osaka
April 3
April 10 to 15

Hiroshima
April 3
April 10 to 15

Fukuoka
March 29
April 5 to 10

* indicates a forecasted date, i.e. the blossoms have not opened yet.
The data is as of April 3, 2005.

Here in Tokyo, today (April 7), seems to be the very peak. All the trees I can see around town are now in full bloom and look gorgeous. Tokyo is full of pink blossoms everywhere you look right now. So, I'd say the next 2-3 days will be the best viewing here.

As for Kyoto, I think the forcast looks accurate. It's usually the about same time as the peak in Tokyo.

Mealea, excellent. Do you have any sakura viewing parties planned for the weekend?

Linda05 - you will arrive at the peak of it cherry blossom.

Tell us how it is!

kittycat, when do you leave?

emd - Yes, my plan for the next few days is to enjoy the cherry blossoms as much as possible. I always get caught up in all the excitement. They are so beautiful!

Mealea, did you see in my trip report that I went to Ohara? Oh Mealea, I fell in love w/it. Thank you thank you thank you for your encouragement and advice and going out of your way for info for me.