I’ve been trying to decide what is the best season for a visit and everything I read is pretty inconclusive. We typically Don’t travel in the summers. Thoughts?
Posted by
Freedonia
18052 posts
Summer temperatures are brutal in much of Japan. Two of the more popular times for travel--meaning high prices and overcrowding of tourist spots--are during Cherry Blossom season and Golden Week.
Japan has experienced a record number of tourists this year so almost anytime will be busy.
But it's a great place to visit. I'm hoping to get back next March--before Cherry Blossoms.
Posted by
Bay Area, California
1832 posts
Fall is breathtaking in Japan. No rain (or little rain). There are foliage watching crowds, but foliage season is longer than cherry blossom season. I was there for a few days in 2023 and it was very nice. Note, however, that Kyoto in the last 10 days of Nov is a foliage hot spot and hotels get booked up fast.
The four seasons are very distinct in Japan and you will love it!