Holiday lights and "Illuminations" take over major cities. The air is dry and clear, offering the best views of Mount Fuji from a distance.
Spring is arguably the most famous time to visit. The air is crisp, the spirits are high, and the country is blanketed in soft floral hues.
Peak Sakura. This is the time for hanami (flower-viewing parties) under the trees. Parks in Tokyo and Kyoto are at their liveliest.
The heat arrives. Mount Fuji officially opens for climbing on July 1st. In late July, the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival in Tokyo lights up the sky.
The awakening. Early bloomers like plum blossoms ( ume ) appear first. By late March, the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) season begins in the south (Kyushu and Shikoku) and reaches Tokyo.
Japan’s Four Seasons: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Experiences
Holiday lights and "Illuminations" take over major cities. The air is dry and clear, offering the best views of Mount Fuji from a distance.
Spring is arguably the most famous time to visit. The air is crisp, the spirits are high, and the country is blanketed in soft floral hues. japanese seasons months top
Peak Sakura. This is the time for hanami (flower-viewing parties) under the trees. Parks in Tokyo and Kyoto are at their liveliest. Holiday lights and "Illuminations" take over major cities
The heat arrives. Mount Fuji officially opens for climbing on July 1st. In late July, the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival in Tokyo lights up the sky. The air is crisp, the spirits are high,
The awakening. Early bloomers like plum blossoms ( ume ) appear first. By late March, the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) season begins in the south (Kyushu and Shikoku) and reaches Tokyo.
Japan’s Four Seasons: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Experiences