Cherry Blossom Season in Karuizawa and Surrounding Areas (Late April – Early May)

Spring comes quietly to Karuizawa. While the lowlands have already turned green, the cool highland air holds the blossoms back until late April, when cherry trees begin to open across the town and the surrounding valleys.

Walk the wooded paths in the early morning and you may find petals drifting over still water and quiet roads — a brief, gentle season that feels entirely Karuizawa’s own.