There is a certain magic in the air during Japan’s cherry blossom season, when the country’s landscapes transform into a delicate sea of pink and white. The fleeting beauty of sakura, as the blossoms are known, is both a symbol of renewal and the impermanence of life, drawing thousands of visitors each year to witness the spectacle. Sakura season typically starts in late-March into April and can extend into early May.
Forecast of 2025 sakura season in Japan
If travelling to Japan to soak in the magic of sakura season is on your bucket list this year, we have plenty of tips for you to take note of during your travel planning. Don’t miss any opportunity to earn KrisFlyer miles when you book your flights, hotels, car rentals and even travel activities or e-sims.
Travelling during peak season in Japan can cause a dent in your wallet. If you have expiring miles in your KrisFlyer account, now might be the best time to redeem them on flights, hotels or travel essentials while saving up your extra cash for your Japan shopping sprees.
Ready to start planning? Read our guide below and log in to your KrisFlyer account to start earning or redeeming miles.
And if you are travelling to Japan with Singapore Airlines or Scoot, tag us on Instagram (@krisflyer.official) and use the hashtag #MilesBetterWithKF for a chance to be featured on KrisFlyer platforms.
Summary: Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: Maximise Your Trip with KrisFlyer
There are plenty of ways you can earn miles for this bucket list trip to Japan. Flying is the most traditional way to do it, and often earns you the greatest number of miles, depending on your booking class.
Not only can you earn miles when you fly with Singapore Airlines or Scoot, you can also earn KrisFlyer miles on our partner airlines such as All Nippon Airways (ANA), Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, Eva Air, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and more.
The percentage of actual miles flown that you earn depends on your booking class, as well as your cabin class. You can also calculate this using the Singapore Airlines miles calculator on the airline website.
Example:
If you fly from Singapore (SIN) to Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport (HND) in Business Class onboard Singapore Airlines, and the booking class of your tickets is J, Z or C (Business Flexi), you will earn 150% of the actual miles flown.
In this case, the actual miles flown is 6,586 miles, so you will earn 9,880 miles from your flights alone.
PPS Club, KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Elite Silver members can also enjoy a 25% tier bonus on actual miles flown on eligible flights.
Remember to add your KrisFlyer membership number to your booking for the miles to be credited to your account.
Find out more about the mileage accrual levels here.
We recommend signing up for our co-branded cards so that you can stack on more miles when you use them to pay for your flights.
| Co-branded credit cards (Singapore) | Earn rate |
| The American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Card | 2 miles for every S$1 spent on eligible Singapore Airlines and Scoot flight bookings, in addition to miles earned for initial spending upon card approval. T&Cs apply. |
| The American Express® Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Ascend Credit Card | |
| The American Express® Singapore Airlines PPS Club Credit Card | |
| The American Express® Singapore Airlines Solitaire PPS Credit Card | |
| KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card | 3 miles for every S$1 spent on eligible Singapore Airlines and Scoot flight bookings. T&Cs apply. |
If you prefer to not fork out any cash for your flights, saving your money instead for your shopping sprees in Japan, then redeeming your miles for award flights could be an option. Based on the Singapore Airlines Saver Award Chart, a total of 54,000 miles is required to redeem a return flight in Economy Class to Japan.
Don’t miss out on our monthly KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes to enjoy 30% off Saver award tickets to selected destinations worldwide in the Singapore Airlines network.
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Looking to wake up every day to the majestic view of Mount Fuji from your very own private balcony? Or perhaps, a luxurious ryokan stay with a private onsen tucked amidst nature’s embrace is what you’re after?
With our wide range of hotel partners, you will definitely find something to suit your budget and needs. They include Accor, Agoda, Capella and Patina, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Fullerton & Sino Hotels, Far East Hospitality, Hilton, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Bonvoy, Shangri-La Circle and many more. You can earn KrisFlyer miles when you make an eligible hotel booking with these partners. Do also keep a lookout for exclusive partner promotions every month on www.krisflyer.com and earn bonus miles on your bookings.
As part of our partnerships with Shangri-La Circle, Marriott Bonvoy and ALL – Accor Live Limitless, KrisFlyer members who are also members of these loyalty programmes can also choose to convert miles to points and vice versa. Those points can then go towards earning you extra perks like upgrades, free nights, spa and dining vouchers and more.
Being a member of both loyalty programmes also comes with additional bonuses. For example, eligible KrisFlyer and Marriott Bonvoy members can enjoy a complimentary status match as well as an accelerated tier upgrade with eligible flights and hotel stays.
Find out more at www.krisflyer.com/marriott.
In an expansive country like Japan which has so much to offer, getting a car rental comes in handy to ensure you get to soak in as many sights as possible. Notwithstanding the fact that the public train system in Japan is simply ace, going out and about in a car just makes it so much easier, especially if you’re travelling as family.
Look no further than our car rental partners like Avis, HERTZ, Europcar, SIXT and QEEQ.COM, and earn miles when you make a booking.
Do also keep a lookout for exclusive partner promotions every month on www.krisflyer.com and earn bonus miles on your bookings.
Mix miles and cash to pay for over 350,000 hotels and 29,000 car rental locations worldwide for your next road trip, subject to a minimum usage of 1,500 KrisFlyer miles per transaction.
Book now at www.krisflyervrooms.com.
Look no further than Pelago and think of it as that one-stop avenue that allows you to book all your travel needs. From e-sims and airport transfers to popular tourist attractions and activities not to be missed, Pelago, a travel experiences platform by Singapore Airlines, has you covered.
Earn 3 KrisFlyer miles per S$1 spent on the website, or via the Kris+ app. You may also choose to redeem your miles for activities on Pelago. We’re talking about over 200,000 activities, attractions and travel essentials across Japan, Singapore and over 150 other countries around the globe.
For your trip to Japan, here are some things you can book on Pelago:
Need a sturdy luggage or foldable bag in anticipation of the shopping you will be doing in Japan? Or perhaps you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials and health supplements to ensure you’re in the pink of health leading up to your holiday?
Sign up as a KrisShopper and spend on KrisShop to earn up to 4 miles per S$1 spent on your purchases. Don’t forget to charge your purchases to your co-branded Singapore Airlines Amex or KrisFlyer UOB credit cards to earn additional miles.
You also have the option to redeem your miles on your purchases. Pro tip: Sign up to receive KrisFlyer marketing and promotional e-mails to be informed of KrisShop’s Spectacular Deals every month. You can enjoy great savings when you redeem your miles in full for your purchases.
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