If your idea is to visit Japan and you are preparing your trip, one of the first things you should know is what is the best time to visit Japan, either because of the number of tourists you can find (higher prices) or because of the weather that you will find during your trip.
The first thing you should understand that any date is good to recognize a country like Japan. All the seasons of the year have their good things and their bad things when visiting the country, although it is true that in terms of climate there are some better dates compared to others. Next, we will tell you what it is like to travel to Japan in each of the seasons of the year and what climate you can find. We remind you that this information is somewhat generic. The best thing will always be to check during the trip, the weather reports for each of the destinations you want to visit.
Travel to Japan in summer
Summer in Japan is the months of July, August and September. On these dates, it is usually quite hot throughout the country and coincides with the rainy season. It is also the time of the passage of typhoons (August and September), which can occasionally be strong and can cause significant damage.
Travel to Japan in autumn
The months of October, November and December coincide with autumn. At this time the climate is more temperate, neither the excessive heat of summer nor the cold of winter. It is one of the best times to visit the country because it coincides with the famous Momiji or reddening of the leaves.
Travel to Japan in winter
The winter in Japan coincides with the months of January to March and the weather is a bit hard because the temperatures are cold throughout the country. On these dates, it is normal for snow, which makes winter the best time to get to know the country for those who travel to Japan and would like to practice snow sports.
Travel to Japan in spring
Spring is together with autumn the best time to travel to Japan. The climate is temperate throughout the country and coincides with the cherry blossom season, one of the greatest attractions that Japan offers us at that time.
When is the high season and low season in Japan?
The high season in Japan would be the spring and autumn months as the influx of tourists is much greater than the rest of the year. Christmas parties are also considered high season. On these dates, the prices of the accommodations are the most expensive of the year.
If you are looking for the cheapest prices, it is advisable to always book well in advance. On the contrary, the low season would correspond to the summer months and especially the winter months. During the low season, accommodation prices are much cheaper and the influx of tourists is much less. Although the weather in winter cannot accompany much, it is true that all the interesting destinations in the country are worth visiting.
