# Sakura Navi - Forecast in 2026 — Cherry Blossom spots in Japan > Japan cherry blossom forecasts, spots, festivals, and travel planner for 2026. (iPhone/iPad app by Japan Meteorological Corporation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-navi-forecast-in-2026/id6752767536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Japan Meteorological Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/517668176) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 4.08/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 11 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-navi-forecast-in-2026/id6752767536/reviews.md ## What is Sakura Navi? Sakura Navi is only available in 2026. Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) announces forecasts for the flowering and full bloom dates of cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) at approximately 1,000 spots across the country, from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, as well as for Kawazuzakura cherry blossom spots in Kawazu Town(*). * Kawazu Town(Kawazu-cho), Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture • 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. For more details: https://sakuranavi.n-kishou.co.jp/en/?f=appstore --- New for 2026: Explore Local Festivals & Events! --- Beyond cherry blossom viewing, you can now find information on various festivals and local events across Japan! Discover more of Japan's culture and vibrant celebrations during your trip. • 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. And 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. • MY SPOT (Cherry Blossom Calendar) This is a calendar for the Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season (January 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. * Notifications will not be sent when the growing status is “Fresh green leaves.” • Settings You can set an range 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. ## Key features - Cherry blossom flowering and full bloom forecasts - Proximity notifications for viewing spots - Local festival and event information - Map with flowering progress indicators - Personalized 'MY SPOT' for favorite locations - Digital stamp card for visited spots ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-navi-forecast-in-2026/id6752767536/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Currently broken *2026-03-21* App does not work at the moment, it just says “try again later” **Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the app not functioning correctly. Based on your message, it seems possible that the app failed to retrieve the cherry blossom forecast data. Our development team is currently investigating the cause, but if possible, could you please tell us which screen you were viewing (or what action you performed) when the "try again later" message appeared? As a first step, please try restarting your device or refreshing the app in an area with a good network connection. (※Reinstalling the app may also resolve the issue, but please note that this will reset all your app data.) If the problem persists after trying the above, we would greatly appreciate it if you could send a screenshot of the screen displaying "try again later" to the following email address. This will provide a significant clue to resolving the issue. smart@n-kishou.co.jp If you are unable to use the app, we kindly ask that you request a refund from Apple via "reportaproblem.apple.com". We apologize again for the inconvenience. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Team Sakura Navi ### 4/5 — Great app with lots of locations! *2026-03-12* App is cute and understandable to use. There are some slight translation issues, but not bad. I do wish I could copy the address of the park/location and name so I can put it in my own navigation app or save on a different app. ### 3/5 — Expected live *2026-03-11* Expected to see a real time forecast instead of estimated forecast and that's why I bought it. Waste of $6 ### 4/5 — Useful App *2026-02-22* It’s not the easiest app to use but I’m learning how to navigate it. I would have expected it to list the Takayama Spring Matsuri which is very popular but isn’t in the app. Can the developers add it? ### 5/5 — Language *2026-01-25* Only english available. Not possible to set to Japanese ### 5/5 — Adorable interface! *2026-01-15* Super cute! And fun to use. Will leave another review once the blooms arrive. Hopefully if more people use this app, we can find spots that are less crowded and help ease tourist congestion at the busy places. ## Frequently asked questions about Sakura Navi ### What is Sakura Navi's price? Sakura Navi is a paid application, priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for the 2026 season. ### Does Sakura Navi have ads? No, Sakura Navi does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users. ### What devices is Sakura Navi compatible with? Sakura Navi is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to provide a seamless experience on these Apple platforms. ### How often is Sakura Navi updated? The latest version of Sakura Navi is 3.4, last updated on March 30, 2026. Updates are focused on providing the most accurate forecasts and information for the 2026 season. ### 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 is designed to be informative and easy to use for travelers of all ages. ### Can I use Sakura Navi offline? While the app provides forecasts and information, features like proximity notifications and stamp cards require an active internet connection and location services to function correctly. ### What user sentiment is reported for Sakura Navi? Sakura Navi has a rating of 4.1 stars from 13 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its detailed forecasts and travel planning features. ### How does Sakura Navi help me find cherry blossom spots? Sakura Navi displays approximately 1,000 cherry blossom spots across Japan on a map, with color-coded pins indicating the progress of flowering. It also offers proximity notifications when you are near a designated spot. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.4 — 2026-03-30 ver3.4: Minor adjustments were made. --- New for 2026: "Festivals & Events" Page is Here! --- Discover more than just cherry blossoms! You can now explore a wide range of local festivals and events across Japan. ### 3.3 — 2026-03-16 ver3.3: Minor adjustments were made. --- New for 2026: "Festivals & Events" Page is Here! --- Discover more than just cherry blossoms! You can now explore a wide range of local festivals and events across Japan. ### 3.2 — 2026-02-12 --- New for 2026: We are adding Kawazu cherry blossom flowering and full bloom forecasts! --- In addition to the approximately 1,000 Somei Yoshino spots, you can now view forecasts for Kawazu cherry blossoms at nine spots in Kawazu Town! Enjoy the early arrival of spring with the app. --- New for 2026: "Festivals & Events" Page is Here! --- Discover more than just cherry blossoms! You can now explore a wide range of local festivals and events across Japan. ver3.2 Minor adjustments have been made. ### 3.1 — 2026-02-05 --- New for 2026: We are adding Kawazu cherry blossom flowering and full bloom forecasts! --- In addition to the approximately 1,000 Somei Yoshino spots, you can now view forecasts for Kawazu cherry blossoms at nine spots in Kawazu Town! Enjoy the early arrival of spring with the app. --- New for 2026: "Festivals & Events" Page is Here! --- Discover more than just cherry blossoms! You can now explore a wide range of local festivals and events across Japan. ver3.1 Minor adjustments have been made. ### 3.0 — 2026-01-22 --- New for 2026: We are adding Kawazu cherry blossom flowering and full bloom forecasts! --- In addition to the approximately 1,000 Somei Yoshino spots, you can now view forecasts for Kawazu cherry blossoms at nine spots in Kawazu Town! Enjoy the early arrival of spring with the app. --- New for 2026: "Festivals & Events" Page is Here! --- Discover more than just cherry blossoms! You can now explore a wide range of local festivals and events across Japan. ## 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.*