Japan travel planning

Japan Seasons Guide

Explore Japan by season and region — when each season happens and where to go in every region.

Choose a season, click a region on the Japan map, and see the best timing, weather, highlights, and recommended places.

Selected season

🌸Spring in Japan

March – May. Cherry blossoms, mild weather, flowers, and the new school and work season.

Months: Mar, Apr, May

Cherry blossomsPlum blossomsNemophilaFresh greenerySpring festivals

Click a region

This first version uses major regions instead of prefectures, so it stays simple and easy to read.

Chugoku selected. See the updated guide below.

Season strength:TopGoodLower

Recommended places

This list updates when you change the season or region.

Miyajima

Hiroshima

Shrine, sea views, and spring scenery.

CultureIsland trip

Okayama Korakuen

Okayama

One of Japan’s famous gardens, pleasant in spring.

GardenRelaxed travel

Tottori Sand Dunes

Tottori

Comfortable season before summer heat.

Unique sceneryFamily

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