Capture Japan’s Cherry Blossoms in 2025: Essential Guide for Videographers and Vloggers

Attention videographers and vloggers! Get ready to capture the stunning beauty of Japan's cherry blossoms in 2025. This guide provides the latest bloom forecasts and practical filming tips, all while introducing the perfect soundtrack from Audiostock's Sakura-themed music collection.

2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast:

Plan your shoot with our detailed bloom forecast. The cherry blossoms are expected to start in Tokyo around March 24, with the full bloom peaking by March 31. In Kyoto, blossoms will open around March 27 and reach full bloom by April 5. With its colder climate, Sapporo will see blossoms from around April 28 to May 2. 

Bloom Predictions and Notable Locations:

• Sapporo: Expected flowering around April 28, peak bloom around May 2
  Notable spots: Nakajima Park, Makomanai Park, Shinkawa Senbonzakura
  
  
• Tokyo: Expected flowering around March 24, peak bloom around March 31
  Notable spots: Shinjuku Gyoen, Chidorigafuchi Green Way, Meguro River, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Sumida Park
  
  
• Kanazawa: Expected flowering around April 2, peak bloom around April 8
  Notable spots: Utatsuyama Park, Kenrokuen, Saigawa Ryokuchi Park
  
  
• Kyoto: Expected flowering around March 27, peak bloom around April 5
  Notable spots: Nanzenji Temple, Arashiyama, Matsuo Taisha Shrine
  
  
• Osaka: Expected flowering around March 28, peak bloom around April 4
  Notable spots: Osaka Castle Park, Sumiyoshi Park, Kema Sakuranomiya Park
  
  
• Shikoku Region: Expected flowering around March 23, peak bloom around March 30
  Notable spots: Mayama Park, Ritsurin Park, Gion Park, Kochi Park
  
  
• Fukuoka: Expected flowering around March 23, peak bloom around April 1
  Notable spots: Katsuyama Park (near Kokura Castle), Maizuru Park, Kaikyo Park

Refer: the Japan Meteorological Corporation
https://n-kishou.com/corp/news-contents/sakura/?lang=en

Filming Tips for Cherry Blossoms in Japan:

• Respect Nature: Cherry trees are delicate. Avoid touching or damaging the blossoms and branches.
• Best Times for Filming: Early mornings or late evenings offer the best light and fewer crowds. Many locations also feature nighttime light-ups, allowing you to enjoy a different charm of the cherry blossoms than during the daytime.
• Drone Use: Always check local regulations before flying drones, especially in crowded or protected areas.

Getting Around:

Japan's efficient public transportation system, including the Shinkansen (bullet train), metro systems in major cities, and regional rail services, makes it easy to travel between prime Sakura locations. For unlimited travel, consider purchasing a JR Rail Pass in advance.

Elevate your footage with the ethereal sounds of Audiostock's carefully curated Sakura music tracks. These tracks are crafted to complement the visual splendor of the cherry blossoms, adding an emotional depth to your films that will resonate with audiences worldwide.

At Audiostock, you can search for music by specifying instruments using the left sidebar. This feature allows you to find tracks featuring specific instruments, tailoring your search to fit the exact sound you're looking for.

Sakura Cherry Blossom Serenades

• Instruments used： Dora

1. Shenxian / PeriTune：https://audiostock.net/tracks/462820
2. Sound of Earth / Omotesound Tokyo：https://audiostock.net/tracks/790767

• Instruments used：Hyoshigi(Concussion) 

• Instruments used： Ryuteki (Dragon flute)

• Instruments used： Shakuhachi (Flute)

• Instruments used： Shamisen (Lute)

• Instruments used： Taiko (Drum)

11. Gouriki Wild / Kohrogi：https://audiostock.net/tracks/51667
12. Japanese drum BGM_07 / WHITE BGM：https://audiostock.net/tracks/53023

Capturing the ephemeral beauty of Sakura season offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your videography skills and attract viewers. With the right preparation and Audiostock’s sakura-themed tracks as your soundtrack, your 2025 cherry blossom videos are sure to stand out.