One of the most common Japan travel questions we hear around here is, ?When is the best time of year to visit Japan"?
The easy answer is of course that you should take advantage of any chance to visit, since each of Japan’s seasons is great in its own way!
For example:

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In winter, you’ll find amazing skiing and snowboarding, seafood, and onsen (hot springs)
In summer, there are colorful festivals throughout the country, hiking in the Alps, and lovely coastal areas where you can enjoy the sea
In fall, Japan is famous for its brilliant autumn foliage (koyo) and pleasant temperatures
And in spring, if you’re lucky (and don?t mind the crowds), you may experience hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) in all its glory
Japan is truly a year-round destination, and Japanese culture is remarkable in its appreciation of the changing of the seasons. As you’ll see when you visit, each season (and even sub-season!) is celebrated with seasonal foods, and often festivals.
All this being said, if your travel dates are very flexible, perhaps you’d like to try and pick your ideal time to visit. After all, some travelers fear the cold, and others don’t like heat and humidity – not to mention those of you who prefer to avoid holidays and other crowded times of year.
So we?ve put this handy guide together to help you navigate Japan’s seasons!
Originally written back in the...