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.

Hokkaido selected. See the updated guide below.

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Recommended places

This list updates when you change the season or region.

Goryokaku Park

Hakodate, Hokkaido

A star-shaped historic fort whose thousands of cherry trees usually bloom after the main Honshu season.

Best time: Late April to early May

Cherry blossomsHistory

Peak weekends and national holidays can be crowded; verify current opening hours and transport details.

Matsumae Park

Southern Hokkaido

One of Hokkaido’s best cherry blossom spots, blooming later than Tokyo and Kyoto.

Cherry blossomsLate spring trip

Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park

Ozora

Pink moss phlox fields usually best in May.

Flower fieldsPhotos

Sapporo

Central Hokkaido

Good base for food, parks, and easy spring travel.

FoodCity base

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