Destination
Japan
Ancient traditions meet cutting-edge modernity – from cherry blossom to autumn foliage.
Best time
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Typical trip
8–14 days
Gateways
Tokyo (NRT/HND), Osaka (KIX)
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Regions
Kanto, Kansai, Hokkaido
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Overview
Precision, seasonality and cultural depth
Japan rewards careful seasonal planning: sakura windows, autumn foliage, and snow festivals drive demand, while the rail network makes multi-city circuits smooth and reliable.
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Practical notes for Japan
VisaVisa-exempt short-stay entry for most nationalities under reciprocal agreements.
Best seasonSpring (Mar–May) for cherry blossom, autumn (Sep–Nov) for foliage — both peak and premium-priced.
AccessTokyo and Osaka are the two main international gateways, well linked by the Shinkansen.
Baggage & packingPack in distinct layers — temperature swings widely by season and region.
Quick factsAn archipelago of four main islands with the world's most extensive rail network.
Seasonality
When to travel in Japan
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecKantoKanto, January: CoolKanto, February: CoolKanto, March: Dry & sunnyKanto, April: Dry & sunnyKanto, May: Dry & sunnyKanto, June: RainyKanto, July: HotKanto, August: HotKanto, September: HotKanto, October: Dry & sunnyKanto, November: Dry & sunnyKanto, December: CoolKansai Kansai , January: CoolKansai , February: CoolKansai , March: Dry & sunnyKansai , April: Dry & sunnyKansai , May: Dry & sunnyKansai , June: RainyKansai , July: HotKansai , August: HotKansai , September: HotKansai , October: Dry & sunnyKansai , November: Dry & sunnyKansai , December: CoolHokkaidoHokkaido, January: CoolHokkaido, February: CoolHokkaido, March: CoolHokkaido, April: Dry & sunnyHokkaido, May: Dry & sunnyHokkaido, June: Dry & sunnyHokkaido, July: HotHokkaido, August: HotHokkaido, September: Dry & sunnyHokkaido, October: Dry & sunnyHokkaido, November: CoolHokkaido, December: CoolTohokuTohoku, January: RainyTohoku, February: RainyTohoku, March: RainyTohoku, April: Dry & sunnyTohoku, May: Dry & sunnyTohoku, June: RainyTohoku, July: HotTohoku, August: HotTohoku, September: HotTohoku, October: Dry & sunnyTohoku, November: Dry & sunnyTohoku, December: CoolChubuChubu, January: CoolChubu, February: CoolChubu, March: Dry & sunnyChubu, April: Dry & sunnyChubu, May: Dry & sunnyChubu, June: RainyChubu, July: HotChubu, August: HotChubu, September: HotChubu, October: Dry & sunnyChubu, November: Dry & sunnyChubu, December: CoolChugokuChugoku, January: CoolChugoku, February: CoolChugoku, March: Dry & sunnyChugoku, April: Dry & sunnyChugoku, May: Dry & sunnyChugoku, June: RainyChugoku, July: HotChugoku, August: HotChugoku, September: HotChugoku, October: Dry & sunnyChugoku, November: Dry & sunnyChugoku, December: CoolSikokuSikoku, January: CoolSikoku, February: CoolSikoku, March: Dry & sunnySikoku, April: Dry & sunnySikoku, May: Dry & sunnySikoku, June: RainySikoku, July: HotSikoku, August: HotSikoku, September: HotSikoku, October: Dry & sunnySikoku, November: Dry & sunnySikoku, December: HotKyushuKyushu, January: CoolKyushu, February: CoolKyushu, March: Dry & sunnyKyushu, April: Dry & sunnyKyushu, May: Dry & sunnyKyushu, June: RainyKyushu, July: HotKyushu, August: HotKyushu, September: HotKyushu, October: Dry & sunnyKyushu, November: Dry & sunnyKyushu, December: CoolOkinawaOkinawa, January: Dry & sunnyOkinawa, February: Dry & sunnyOkinawa, March: Dry & sunnyOkinawa, April: HotOkinawa, May: RainyOkinawa, June: RainyOkinawa, July: HotOkinawa, August: HotOkinawa, September: HotOkinawa, October: Dry & sunnyOkinawa, November: Dry & sunnyOkinawa, December: Dry & sunny
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