Cherry Blossom Map: Imperial Palace

Approximate bloom dates:
Area 2: Rare specimens Mar 22 – Apr 3
Area 1: Classic somei yoshino Mar 25 – Apr 3
Area 5: Classic somei yoshino Mar 25 – Apr 3
Area 3: Late-blooming double yaezakura Apr 7 – Apr 14
Area 4: Late-blooming double yaezakura Apr 7 – Apr 14

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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had