ACNH Cherry Blossom Season Farming and DIY Guide (2026)
What Is Cherry Blossom Season in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Cherry Blossom Season is a limited-time spring event where your island transforms into a sakura paradise filled with pink trees and exclusive crafting content. During this short 10-day window, hardwood trees turn into cherry blossom trees, petals drift across your island, and limited-time DIY recipes become available, making it one of the most visually iconic events in the game.
Event Dates
Northern Hemisphere: April 1 – April 10
Southern Hemisphere: October 1 – October 10
How to Prepare Before Cherry Blossom Season
Before the event begins, it's worth taking time to prepare your island so you can farm efficiently once it starts. Only hardwood trees (non-fruit, non-cedar) will transform into cherry blossom trees, so planting extra in advance ensures more petals and better visual coverage across your island.
At the same time, clearing space along your beaches is highly recommended, since balloon farming is the primary way to obtain DIY recipes, and open coastlines make them much easier to track and shoot down.
Cherry Blossom Petals Farming Guide
Cherry blossom petals are the core material of the event, and you'll be collecting a large number of them throughout the season. They float through the air like bugs and must be caught using a net, and they can disappear quickly if missed, so reaction speed matters.
For efficient farming, it's best to stay near open areas like beaches where visibility is higher, and listen carefully for the subtle sound petals make as they drift by. Catching them immediately is key to maximizing your total yield.
All 14 Cherry Blossom DIY Recipes
There are 14 Cherry Blossom DIY recipes available during the event, and crafting the full set requires a total of 92 petals. Most players collect 100–200+ petals to support large-scale island decoration, especially when crafting multiple lanterns, bonsai, or branches. Some items, such as the Blossom-viewing Lantern, Bonsai, and Branches, are especially popular due to their aesthetic value in island design.
Full DIY List
|
Item Name |
Category |
Sell Price |
Crafting materials |
|
Blossom-viewing lantern★ |
Housewares |
2,880 |
x6 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom bonsai★ |
Miscellaneous |
3,300 |
x6 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom branches★ |
Housewares |
4,240 |
x8 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom clock |
Wall-mounted |
2,750 |
x5 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom-petal pile |
Housewares |
2,000 |
x5 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom pond stone★ |
Housewares |
2,700 |
x3 cherry-blossom petal x10 stone |
|
Outdoor picnic set |
Housewares |
4,000 |
x10 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom flooring |
Flooring |
4,400 |
x10 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom rug |
Rug |
2,400 |
X6 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom-trees wall |
Wallpaper |
4,600 |
x10 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Sakura-wood wall |
Wallpaper |
3,200 |
x5 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Sakura-wood flooring |
Flooring |
3,200 |
x5 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom umbrella |
umbrella |
2,800 |
X7 cherry-blossom petal |
|
Cherry-blossom pochette |
Bag |
2,400 |
X6 cherry-blossom petal |
Tips: Among all Cherry Blossom items, only the Blossom-viewing Lantern and Cherry-blossom Clock support customization, with color variations in Dark Wood / Light Wood and Pink / Pink-White respectively. The rest of the items are not customizable.
Cherry Blossom DIY Balloon Farming Guide
The most important way to obtain Cherry Blossom DIY recipes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is through balloon farming, and understanding this system will significantly improve your efficiency.
Balloons spawn roughly every five minutes and typically reach your island around XX:04 and XX:09, although these are arrival times rather than exact spawn times. Positioning yourself correctly before these moments is key to consistent farming.
Key Timing Tips
- Balloons appear about every 5 minutes
- Common arrival times: XX:04 and XX:09
- These are arrival times, not spawn times
You can determine balloon direction by observing environmental clues. The direction of chimney smoke indicates the wind, and balloons always come from the opposite side, allowing you to predict where they will appear.
Direction Tracking
- Smoke blows east → Balloons come from west
- Smoke blows west → Balloons come from east
During Bunny Day, both regular balloons and striped event balloons appear in the sky. However, only normal balloons drop Cherry Blossom DIY recipes, while event balloons contain Bunny Day items, which significantly reduces farming efficiency.
To overcome this, many advanced players use the “fence method,” placing tall furniture along one side of the beach to funnel balloons into a predictable path.
Can You Replay Cherry Blossom Season?
Cherry Blossom Season lasts only 10 days each year, and since DIY recipes are randomly obtained, it is not guaranteed that you will complete the full set within a single event period. Planning ahead and farming efficiently is essential if you want to collect everything.
If you miss the event, you can replay it by adjusting your system date. However, time travel comes with trade-offs, as it may disrupt normal gameplay systems.
For example, Turnips will rot immediately if you travel backward in time, so it's important to avoid time manipulation if you currently have turnips stored.
FAQ – ACNH Cherry Blossom Season
1. How many Cherry Blossom DIY recipes are there?
There are 14 total DIY recipes, including the Outdoor Picnic Set given by Isabelle.
2. What is the fastest way to farm DIY recipes?
The most efficient method is balloon farming combined with spawn timing (XX:04 / XX:09) and the fence method, which minimizes movement and maximizes efficiency.
3. Do all trees turn into cherry blossom trees?
No. Only hardwood trees will transform, while fruit trees and cedar trees remain unchanged.
4. Why are balloons not dropping Cherry Blossom recipes?
Because of Bunny Day, special event balloons reduce the number of normal balloons, lowering DIY drop chances.
5. How many petals do I need?
You need 92 petals for a full set, but most players farm 100–200+ for decoration purposes.
6. Will time travel affect turnips?
Yes. Turnips will rot immediately if you travel backward in time.
