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.

Shikoku selected. See the updated guide below.

Season strength:TopGoodLower

Recommended places

This list updates when you change the season or region.

Iya Valley

Tokushima

Mountain valley scenery and fresh greenery.

Best time: Late March to late April

NatureRoad trip

Check trail, road, ropeway, and bus conditions; mountain weather can change quickly and seasonal closures are possible.

Matsuyama Castle

Ehime

Castle views and cherry blossoms.

CastleSakura

Ritsurin Garden

Kagawa

Beautiful garden for spring walking.

GardenSlow travel

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