Best time to visit Japan
Mar-May (cherry blossoms), Sep-Nov (autumn foliage)
Jan
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Feb: shoulder
Mar
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Mar: peak
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Apr: peak
May
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May: peak
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Jun: shoulder
Jul
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Jul: off
Aug
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Aug: shoulder
Sep
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Sep: peak
Oct
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Oct: peak
Nov
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Nov: peak
Dec
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Dec: shoulder
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Events & Festivals
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Japanese New Year Traditions
Jan โ Jan
Oshogatsu is Japan's most important holiday, marked by temple visits, special foods, and family reunions from January 1st through the first few days of the new year. Shrines across the country see millions of visitors for the first prayer of the new year, hatsumode.
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Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar โ Mar
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Cherry Blossom Season
Mar โ Apr
Japan's iconic sakura viewing season
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Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar โ Mar
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Tokyo Cherry Blossom Night
Mar โ Mar
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Golden Week
Apr โ May
National holiday period with cultural festivals
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Summer Festival Season
Jul โ Aug
Traditional summer matsuri celebrations
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Osaka Summer Festival
Jul โ Jul
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Kyoto Gion Festival
Jul โ Jul
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Kyoto Gion Festival
Jul โ Jul
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Gion Matsuri
Jul โ Jul
One of Japan's most famous festivals, held throughout July in Kyoto, culminating in the grand Yamaboko Junko float procession on July 17th. Elaborate wooden floats adorned with tapestries and lanterns parade through the ancient streets as crowds in traditional yukata celebrate.
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Obon Festival
Aug โ Aug
A traditional Buddhist festival honoring the spirits of ancestors, celebrated with bon odori folk dances, lantern lighting, and family gatherings across Japan. The festival typically spans three days in mid-August and features beautiful fireworks displays.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Festival
Oct โ Oct
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Tokyo Metropolitan Festival
Oct โ Oct
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Autumn Foliage Season
Oct โ Nov
Fall colors transform gardens and temples
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Winter Illuminations
Nov โ Dec
Stunning winter light displays
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Yokohama Red Brick Festival
Dec โ Dec
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Yokohama Red Brick Festival
Dec โ Dec
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At a Glance
Climate
Temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese
Visa
Visa required for Chinese passport holders. Tourist visa: apply through designated travel agency at Japanese embassy/consulate. Documents needed: passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, proof of employment/income, bank statement, itinerary. Processing: 5-7 business days. Fee: ~200 CNY (~28 USD). Single entry: 15 days stay. Multi-entry 3yr/5yr visas available with higher income requirements.
Budget / day
Budget: USD 60
Mid: USD 150
Comfort: USD 400
Mid: USD 150
Comfort: USD 400
