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.

Okinawa selected. See the updated guide below.

Season strength:TopGoodLower

Recommended places

This list updates when you change the season or region.

Naha

Okinawa Main Island

Good base for culture, food, and beaches.

FoodBase city

Kerama Islands

Okinawa

Clear water and island day trips.

BeachSnorkeling

Ishigaki

Yaeyama Islands

Warmer island escape with beaches and nature.

BeachNature

Open the Japan map, compare destinations, and jump into detailed area guides for each city.