Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season In 2025: Hotel And Flight Prices Reach New Heights

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Japan’s peak tourist season for cherry blossoms is fast approaching, and with it, accommodation and flight prices have surged to unprecedented levels this year, leaving many wondering if traveling during this time is still worth the cost.

Traveling to Japan during this time was never particularly affordable, but knowing when to avoid it has become a fine balance—after all, there’s only so much price increase one can tolerate.

The rise in prices notably impacts international hotel chains like Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott, a trend that has persisted since Japan reopened its borders after the pandemic.

The timing of the cherry blossom bloom typically fluctuates by up to two weeks in forecasts, and the latest update has once again shifted by a full week.

Ultimately, it becomes a bit of a gamble, as at some point, you must settle on travel dates and stop postponing or constantly changing them—even if your trip is booked with miles and points.

Some hotels still have occasional award availability, but places like the Centric, priced at over 195,000 yen, are tough to justify. While the hotel is nice, it doesn’t quite offer luxury.

Flights this year are also challenging, though the experience varies depending on your departure city, so it’s hard to make broad statements.

Although there are numerous signs posted, tourists often overlook them, leading to damage.