Best Time to Visit Japan
Japan
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March to May and October to November
Best Months
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June to July
Avoid
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Cherry blossom season and Golden Week in late April
Peak Season
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Cherry blossoms, autumn leaves and cities
Ideal For
🌍 When to go to Japan
Spring brings the famous cherry blossoms from late March to early May, while autumn delivers crisp air and vivid foliage in October and November. The June to July rainy season and the humid, typhoon-prone late summer are the least pleasant windows.
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