# Sakura Navi - Forecast in 2024 — Cherry Blossom spots in Japan > Cherry blossom forecast and viewing spot finder for Japan. (iPhone/iPad app by Japan Meteorological Corporation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-navi-forecast-in-2024/id6468856520 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Japan Meteorological Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/517668176) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 1.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-01-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-navi-forecast-in-2024/id6468856520/reviews.md ## What is Sakura Navi? Sakura Navi is only available in 2024. Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) announces estimated dates of flowering and full bloom of the cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino trees - Yoshino Cherry) at about 1,000 cherry blossom viewing locations throughout Japan from Hokkaido to Kagoshima. Expected date of flowering and full bloom information is published around March and April, information for Hokkaido is also published in May. • What is “Sakura Navi?” This is an app where you can find out information on the forecast of the flowering and full bloom dates of the cherry blossoms and their progress towards flowering (Flowering Meter) all over Japan. Moreover, there are functionalities with which you can enjoy more of the cherry blossoms, such as “Proximity Notification for Cherry Blossom SPOT” where there will be a notification when you are close to a Cherry Blossom SPOT as well as “Stamp Card” where you can record your previously visited locations. Want to see cherry blossoms at the best time in Japan? Enjoy your spring trip to Japan even more with Sakura Navi. • What is “MY SPOT?” This refers to your favorite Cherry Blossom SPOT. You can register up to 30 locations. • Cherry Blossom Flowering Forecast Map The pins on the map indicate the locations of Cherry Blossom SPOT all over Japan. Furthermore, the colors of the pins indicate the growth percentages of the cherry blossoms. You can call up the route guidance function of your map app from the "Route to this Sakura Spot" button. If you open Sakura Map outside of Japan, the map will automatically be moved to Japan (Tokyo). • Details Screen The forecast of the flowering and full bloom dates of the cherry blossoms and Flowering Meter for each location can be seen here. Each location can be added to MY SPOT by clicking the button “Add to MY SPOT.” Previously Visited Stamp can be put on the location by clicking the button “Visited Stamp.” “Visited Stamp” is available only when you are actually near the location. (*) * This function is not available if permission to access the location service is not activated on your device. * Once you have visited the location, you can put the stamp later even when you are away from there. • MY SPOT (Cherry Blossom Calendar) This is a calendar for the Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season (March to May). There will be markers on the forecast dates of flowering and full bloom for your registered MY SPOT. • Stamp Card You can see the locations where you have put the Previously Visited Stamp. • Proximity Notification for a Cherry Blossom SPOT A notification will be sent when you are near a Cherry Blossom SPOT. * This function is not available if permission to access the notification service or location service on your device is not activated. * There may be occasions when notifications are not sent due to the reception condition of the location information on your device. * The location information may have minor inaccuracies and notifications may be sent even when outside the area of your notification setting. * Notifications will not be sent when the growing status is “Fresh green leaves.” • Settings You can set an area where you would like to receive Proximity Notifications for a Cherry Blossom SPOT. Notes * The forecast of the flowering and full bloom dates is an estimate using our own methodology, and we cannot guarantee a 100% accuracy. * Information of MY SPOT and Stamp Card will be lost when the app is uninstalled. Growth of cherry blossoms The buds, basis of the cherry blossom flowers, are formed during the previous summer, and develop into flowers after going through the stages of dormancy, awakening (breaking of dormancy) and growth. The buds enter the dormancy stage after being formed during the summer. After the awakening stage (breaking of dormancy) during the fall to winter season conditional on the degree of coldness, they start growing at the beginning of spring as the temperature increases. * The ranking 2024 ## Key features - Cherry blossom flowering and full bloom forecasts - Flowering Meter for progress tracking - Proximity notifications for viewing spots - Digital stamp card for visited locations - Map view with color-coded progress pins - Save favorite spots to 'MY SPOT' ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-navi-forecast-in-2024/id6468856520/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This app is a scam *2024-03-29* Almost all the bloom dates are WRONG! Today it is March 29th 2024 and according to this app, the projected fully sakura blossom date in a lot of major temples are 5 to 7 dates earlier than the daily updates made by the temples! I made my traveling schedule to Kyoto and Nara accordingly to this app’s prediction but only to find myself arrived whole week earlier than the actual blossom date. ### 1/5 — Don’t get the app *2024-03-25* It stopped working and now the map doesn’t show any data. It’s useless! ### 1/5 — Always “the data cannot be obtained” error *2024-03-23* I would love to like this app. But it has been having a lot of issues lately, especially when I am walking or taking the train in Japan with perfect 5G, full bar reception. Restarting the phone didn’t help and it just doesn’t want to load anything. It’s a lot paid app just for the 2024 sakura season. I expect it to at least work but it doesn’t. ### 1/5 — No search function in map *2024-03-22* Please add search function in map!!! ### 3/5 — Sakura map stopped working *2024-03-19* It was a good app until the sakura map suddenly stopped working. ### 5/5 — Love the app *2024-02-21* My only issue is the map is missing “north up” reset button (like all maps have). When I accidentally rotate the map, I can’t get it to orient “north up” again. ## Frequently asked questions about Sakura Navi ### What is Sakura Navi? Sakura Navi is an app that provides forecasts for cherry blossom flowering and full bloom dates across Japan, along with a 'Flowering Meter' to show progress. It also offers features like proximity notifications and a stamp card for visited spots. ### How accurate is the Sakura Navi forecast? The forecasts are provided by the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) and cover about 1,000 cherry blossom viewing locations. Information is typically published around March and April, with Hokkaido's data available in May. ### Can I use Sakura Navi offline? While the app provides forecasts and allows you to save spots, features like proximity notifications and map route guidance require an active internet connection and location services to function correctly. ### How much does Sakura Navi cost? Sakura Navi is a paid application, priced at $4.99. It is available for iPhone and iPod devices. ### Does Sakura Navi have ads? The provided data does not indicate that Sakura Navi contains advertisements. It is a paid app with no mention of ad support. ### What is the age rating for Sakura Navi? Sakura Navi has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It was released on January 9, 2024. ### How often is Sakura Navi updated? The latest version of Sakura Navi is 2.1, which was last updated on February 7, 2024. Updates are provided to ensure the app functions correctly and includes the latest forecast information. ### What are the user reviews like for Sakura Navi? Sakura Navi has a rating of 1.6 stars from 10 ratings. This suggests that users have had mixed to negative experiences with the application. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 2.1 — 2024-02-07 Made minor adjustments. ### 2.0 — 2024-01-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Sakura Navi | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Henro Helper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/henro-helper/id6474078257) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Travel | | [Shinkansen smartEX App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinkansen-smartex-app/id1253336330) | 1.7 (530) | Free | Travel | | [GoshuinGo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goshuingo/id1555527976) | 5.0 (11) | Free | Travel | | [TokyoParksNavi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyoparksnavi/id1088801764) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [Tokyo Travel Guide & Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-travel-guide-and-planner/id1476532982) | 4.0 (15) | Free | Travel | | [Kabin - Explore, IRL.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kabin-explore-irl/id6449561671) | 2.0 (4) | Free | Travel | ## More apps by Japan Meteorological Corporation - [天気＆防災アラート](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id517668173) - [雨降りアラート: お天気ナビゲータ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id659303313) - [インフルエンザアラート: お天気ナビゲータ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id778277583) - [熱中症アラート: お天気ナビゲータ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id836424089) - [雷アラート: お天気ナビゲータ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id842276970) - [竜巻アラート: お天気ナビゲータ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id842281884) All apps by Japan Meteorological Corporation: https://appshunter.io/developer/517668176 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*