Japanese Seasons Months Top Fix Info

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.

July/August (Fuji climbing and hiking). For Foodies: Winter (Crab and hot pot season). japanese seasons months top

The sweet spot. The humidity is gone, and the skies are clear. It is arguably the best month for outdoor sightseeing and visiting shrines. The awakening

The tail end of summer heat and the occasional typhoon. It’s a great month for hiking in the Japanese Alps as the higher elevations start to change color first. July/August (Fuji climbing and hiking)

The peak of summer festivities. Experience the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto or the Awa Odori dance festival in Tokushima. If the heat is too much, head to the cooler mountains of Hokkaido . Autumn (September – November): The Fiery Foliage