The Best and Worst Times to Visit Japan in 2025

[@lilacianyogapilates]

I went to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, at October 1-11 (2024) and it was very nice: trains and tourist spots not so crowded, weather was still warm and also a few rainy days. Hotel prices were low. Thank you for this video, very useful 👍

[@yamatrips]

Thanks for sharing!

[@axios101]

Actually the weather was not as good as You say: I was there too, the very first days of october 2024 had been SO hot and humid: I had honestly never thought I'd see people (local Japanese, too) using "air conditioned jackets" and sun umbrella and "clinging" to every spec of shade available, all of this in october....😅😅😅 In Tokyo, around 9/10 of October, there had been a HUGE rainshower.... some trains had problems at Shinagawa Station and also around Keikyu-Kamata and train circulation had a brief "blackout" caused, by heavy rain....😅😅

[@lilacianyogapilates]

@@axios101 hehe I suppose it´s all about point of view: I live in a hot desert with 42 celsius summer and -2 celsius winter, with luckily 20 rainy days in a year 😅🏜 So, the humid and hot weather, or even the rainy days were bearable and marvelous to me 🤩 Actually I cancelled a trip to Kamakura because of those rainy days in Tokyo, but still I enjoyed the city very much 🤗 Didn't know about the train problems those days 🙊

[@thai33oz]

I was there from Oct 20- Nov 4. It was crowded but not that bad.

[@maciv33]

I lived in Osaka in 2023. All tourists spots are crowded throughout the year. Locals complain about it all of the time. It was around 40℉ - 50℉ in Oct 2024, so not nice.

[@NoNumberListed]

My wife and I will be coming into Tokyo near May 1st. We have noticed the hotels in Tokyo during that time to be higher than we thought. We will let you know how the crowds are during golden week.

[@hidayahrosly9279]

I randomly picked and bought flight ticket to visit on 7th april not knowing i'd be quite lucky. Thanks for making me sleep better at night :p

[@talon310calif]

Its crowded and slightly expensive but being there for cherry blossom is totally worth it. Just make sure to keep an eye on the weekly blossom updates leading up to full bloom.

[@yamatrips]

It is worth it for sure. 🌸

[@andrewsandoval1383]

I was in kawaguchiko during one of the long weekends in november. Got slowed by traffic in one of the tour buses around the lake. But the weather was great. No clouds so Mt. Fuji was there in its full glory. Still one of the best days travelling in Japan. Will keep the calendar for my next visit 😊

[@Strange_Boyyy]

I’m not a hiker, but I follow you on IG because you are so passionate about hiking and nature in Japan and your positive energy is infectious. Regarding this video, this info is *very relevant* to all visitors including city people like myself. It’s very helpful and I’ll be referring to this when planning my next Japan trip. Keep up with these long informative KZbin videos!!!!😊

[@yamatrips]

I'm glad you enjoy my content! 😊

[@cfwatergaming7995]

im going april 21st to may 11th in 2025, actually excited to be in tokyo for golden week. ill come back and let you know how my trip was during that week

[@maciv33]

It will be crowded in the tourist spots, but everything should be open during Golden Week.

[@yamatrips]

Thank you ^^

[@pratikshavora3821]

@cfwatergaming7995 can u please share ur itinerary. I'm planning to visit Japan during the end week of May

[@cfwatergaming7995]

@ I don't have a set itenerary but I do have a Google doc I could send you that has a list of places, attractions, stores, and places and things to eat.

[@corinnaweiss749]

I am going to Japan 9th May, i booked flights without knowing about Golden Week and I am so glad i am coming afterwards. haha. Glad it is one of the best time to travel to Japan.

[@yamatrips]

Smart move! You will love it!

[@maciv33]

Golden Week is when the sales happen in Japan.

[@kiamick]

Really enjoying watching you present this discussion point. I would like to add the reason I am going to Japan in April, it's not sakura, it's Star Wars Celebration. You may find thousands of foreigners visiting makuhari messe late April (Easter) to attend a massive star wars themed comic con. Most may make a holiday out of it and stay before and after SWC. Myself included.

[@yamatrips]

Thank you ^^ Star Wars!?!?! Didnt know about that.

[@spiderliliez]

Dude, the prob with Golden Week is that some places are not in business. Coming in the summer is okay, but a typhoon could ruin your schedule. I once had to reschedule my flight and all booked activities because of that. Remember, the climate has changed drastically in the past years. So, it's now very tricky when it comes to the weather.

[@turbo螺旋]

Love your detailed information. Can’t wait to book our trip to Japan this year, thanks!

[@nafizhelmi]

I'm so glad I took that leap and booked my trip on the last 2 weeks of June. Can't wait to experience the the hydrangea blooms. I'm also hoping the rain wouldn't bother me seeing as I come from Malaysia. So shouldn't be that too different as Malaysia weather-wise. 🙏

[@yamatrips]

Hydrangeas are amazing during those times, hope you see lots of blooms!

[@TheMisterMets]

We will be visiting Japan in April. We noticed that premium seats on almost every flight to Europe has already been sold out for weeks now, between April 24 and April 30th.

[@yamatrips]

yeah, Golden Week is a huge holiday here

[@lauragrigori4815]

We went during golden week in 2024 and we were pleasantly surprised. It was busy but not terrible

[@yamatrips]

Nice!!! It's surprised a lot of people I think

[@lihihongan5289]

I work for AA, I fly for free…so I basically go whenever they’re seats available…I just came back from Tokyo 1/4, I spent 6 days there, first time in my 54 yrs I watched that red white song competition program live…l was very emotional 😂…flights were full across the board, I was forced to stay one more night because of that reason…HND was PACKED…other than 鬼金棒池袋was closed, everything else I consider normal Tokyo…a lot of good sales going on…got some 福袋…I had a good time…I think as long as you know what you’re doing, you know what hole you’re jump into, it will be ok…I think you JR East chart is also very helpful…thx

[@gregz85]

I was just there from aug 10 to aug 25, and I can confirm it was hot and humid! Also can confirm the crowds in Kyoto and Osaka were insane! However, if you are like me, and heat and humidity can't keep you down there is a lot going on to enjoy. Like he said, Obon is happening and the Gozan Okuribi Ritual Fires in Kyoto, Arima onsen area was pretty quiet and all in all the weather was solid. This year will be an October trip as its time to see the fall foliage and maybe a mountain peak or two. Fuji-san trip 2 in 2026! Bring it on Fujinomiya (up) and Gotemba (down)!

[@necococo]

2024 Tokyo didn't feel bad for me between March and April during cherry blossom season, but maybe it's because I'm from a big city (San Francisco) and am used to crowds and cramped spaces? The only bad time for me was during rush hour evening at Shinjuku station. Packed in trains like sardines. I think the mix of rush hour and also Shinjuku station being nightlife destination, made it extra crowded at that time. Other than that, it was fine outside the trains though, like Kabukicho wasn't that crowded (at least no noticeable inconvenience). Some specific places like Pokemon store in Shibuya PARCO were uncomfortably crowded (and as a result also some empty shelves/sold out stuff), but Shibuya itself was normal and fine to walk around in (obviously more crowded by the Scramble crossing). Harajuku at Takeshita street when I went was not crowded at all, not sure why since I always hear people say it's packed everyday and it was a Friday afternoon but it felt really pleasant, not empty but not crowded. Maybe because Takeshita st has less stores open than before. Ikebukuro was all around fine, nothing unusual and nothing packed... except Animate store that was very packed with long lines to check out purchases. But moving around the aisles was ok. Akihabara the cramped figure stores like Surugaya have a feeling of being crowded, but it's only because of the cramped aisles that makes it difficult to move around even if only one person is in the aisle, not crowded from quantity of people, just from lack of space. Sometimes in the gift shops in Disneyland/sea were a bit uncomfortably crowded too, but not that bad, like not that different from smaller stores in USA big cities, just gotta be patient and wait for someone to finish and move out the way when shopping/browsing stores. Disneyland also didn't have too bad lines for rides, and the park in general wasn't overly crowded to walk around in. There was a cherry blossom tree in bloom in the park too. We were able to ride everything with normal ticket. DisneySEA had longer lines though, otherwise wasn't too crowded to walk around in either.

[@terencereyes696]

I love the social context you put in to explain better what to expect. Great video!

[@yamatrips]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@k99krig]

I will be visiting during golden week. For us the flight prices were actually cheaper from USA during this time which seems to confirm your theory that less tourists are going during this time. Lots of hotels are expensive and filling up in tokyo however i checked other dates in later May and the prices were very similar.

[@muffinharris4872]

I was in osaka ,kyoto and tokyo 3 weeks for one week ago it was very nice a lots of tourist

[@davidgunderman6348]

Theres been reports that cherry blossom was spotted in Tokyo yesterday. John's KZbin channels shows it. Crazy!

[@gt.2k]

We're going mid-June to first week of July this time, taking a side trip to Kanazawa. Already did cherry blossom season and February in another visit. Hopefully June is not as rainy as others say but we don't mind. It's true though, the accommodation prices I found were much cheaper than last we were there.

[@friskiekaye]

In Kyushu, March is warmer than Kanto, and cherry blossoms can be enjoyed from the middle of the month. Also in March, Hinamatsuri (Girls' Festival) events are held in many places. I am sure you will enjoy your visit to Japan no matter when you come. However, it may be best to avoid the rainy season from June to the beginning of July, when it rains a lot and humidity is high.

[@yamatrips]

Indeed Kyushu in March is nice with early blossoms

[@mauricioayulo2046]

I'm going to Japan in the first half of June, I bought the plane tickets because they were cheap, but then I learned about the rainy season, and I've been worried since.

[@docvern7]

Excellent intel and great video. I agree with your recommendations to avoid peak times. I was fortunate to enjoy Sakura in the popular cities when Japan tourism wasn’t as busy. I agree it will be better to go to the mountains or to Northern Honshu/Tohoku (I loved Hirosaki) in later April to avoid crowds and enjoy spectacular cherry blossom blooms. I’m a Tokyo Disney fan especially since Fantasy Springs opened and these recommendations also apply to good times to visit there. Mahalo for the great information!

[@yamatrips]

Thanks for sharing! ^^

[@eye1em]

I’ll be in Japan, March 12-20. I’m not really going for anything in particular. Those dates just happened to be cheaper round trip.

[@aznpenguin123]

Thank you for this! I was so worried that I booked the wrong time to go to Japan! I had booked from the beginning of July to mid July and was reading everywhere that it’s the worst time to go to Japan. Hopefully it’ll be okay!

[@yamatrips]

It will be fine! July is a great time to go as long as it’s before the humidity kicks in which is generally after the rainy season. Early July is still hot but tolerable. I hope this summer won’t be worse than last year however 😅 it seems to get hotter each year

[@Mohammed_91900]

Thanks for the advice 🙏🏼

[@user-shinha]

I think May is the best time to travel around Japan without the Golden Week. It's not hot, it's not cold, it's not raining and the sunshine is long. It seems that many Japanese cancelled their return trips or trips during last year's Golden Week because of the news that there might be an earthquake. In other words, last year was an exception, and Golden Week should be avoided as a general rule.

[@yamatrips]

May is definitely a great time to visit! 🤩

[@panathenaea]

Caught the end of golden week in 2024. The airport was a little busy and Matsue was a little busy (for Matsue) but I never saw anything crazy…but I was only at Haneda and Shimane at that time

[@yamatrips]

Thank you for letting me know. I wonder if the prices were higher than average.

[@panathenaea]

@@yamatrips couldn't really say. I was taking internal flights for the first time (JAL) as the JR Pass no longer makes sense. The international terminal wasn't busy but the domestic one felt busy

[@Jabbe-d1t]

I rly love going to Japan from July - August. I'm from germany and we dont have much sun and heat. So I always book during that time 😬 Only had good experience tho. Had a beach just for myself in Chiba for example. So even they have vacation, seems still there is enough place to not be crowded everywhere.

[@yamatrips]

Nice!!! Chiba is such a hidden gem for surfers and for oceanview in general

[@turdleyurtle]

Haha. I'm visiting during the worst/most expensive times for sure. It's a special trip for my mom's birthday (which is in april). I recieved a life insurance payout so im lucky to have these funds, because it really is $$$$ for cherry blossom season. 🌸🌸 (March 29th - April 12th. Tokyo, Kanazawa, Nagoya, Osaka, Kinosaki Onsen, Kyoto, back to Tokyo. Got odori tickets in kyoto yesterday. But this is definitely a One time kind of expense 😂)

[@yamatrips]

Still a nice plan! Hope you guys catch a lot of cherry blossom!! The backend of your trip is best for Cherry Blossoms around Mt. Fuji btw

[@anitapickens6121]

I will be in Japan March 17th -30th. My fingers are crossed.

[@PARTTIMECRUISER]

I heard its so nice especially try Okinawa!

[@tronitom]

I have already been to Japan 7 times and also for longer periods of time. I always prefer to be there from mid-September to mid-December. I was also in Japan from March to the end of May. There are generally always a lot of visitors there. you just have to know how and where to best avoid these crowds. and you should worry less about expensive flights or accommodation. If someone really wants to go to Japan, they pay these prices and if that seems too high, then Japan is not the right country for these people. 😁

[@AmicusCuriae-mw2tw]

Bought tickets for the first 2 weeks of July. Thrilled to know it's one of the best times to be in Japan. Also, was in the Kansai region during Golden Week 2024. Everywhere is super crowded. Surprisingly, however, prices are not that expensive. Bought myself a new luggage to bring the things I've shopped while I was there.

[@yamatrips]

That's awesome! Timed it before school holidays!

[@adadinh4384]

My first trip to Japan was on golden week 2024. Didn't know at the time that it was a national holiday. We expected the worst but turned out to be nice, not as crowded as we thought. Got to go and see all the places that we intended to visit. Was very surprised. The weather was comfortable and beautiful

[@yamatrips]

That's awesome to hear! I'm surprised it wasn't too crowded.

[@kaypoonyanithipreda3204]

Wow! Your information is so useful. Luckily, my trip is scheduled under blue color 😅

[@yamatrips]

That's awesome! I hope you have a great time.

[@swiss_Otaku]

Will be in Japan the whole month of March so we get to see a bit of everything. Plans are also to get out to the countryside a bit. The Last week will probably be extremly crowded but in my experience from my last Japan trip (2023) its always crowded.

[@yamatrips]

March is a great time to see the changing seasons and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms. But yes, the Golden Route will be crowded near the end.

[@JuliaLESPINASSE]

I will come 3 months next year. From middle or end of February. Hard to avoid crowd unfortunately.

[@abassba6595]

very helpful content thanks a lot for this video

[@davidgunderman6348]

I am planning a trip to Sapporo in May. According to your Calander, It looks like the 2nd week of May would be a good time to go. But how is the weather in Hokkaido in early May? And how are the hotel & AirBnB rates at that time? I heard the hotel tax rates will be increasing soon as the economy in Japan is terrible right now. Our last 3 visits to Japan were Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo starting back a year & half ago.

[@wee2207]

I’m heading to Japan during Golden Week! We booked it about 9 months ago without checking but prices from Singapore weren’t crazy. Hopefully the crowd levels will be manageable

[@jeilee9997]

personally, golden week is the worst because everything has price surge since everyone is on vacation and its even way more crowded with tourist and locals. make sure to book all your hotels all ahead of time, and reservations. I been in Japan twice for golden week to visit my japanese friends, which I usually just hang out in the country side. but when we go out any tourist area, its way worse. so be prepared.

[@mariceltakada5622]

I smile everytime you mention Akita♥️ and I click the subscribe button😊

[@yamatrips]

Love Akita!

[@MaryGraceCornelio-p7n]

very informative! Love the crowd and cost table ❤

[@yamatrips]

I’m glad you found it helpful 😊

[@julaihaahmad2214]

I will be going to Tokyo on 7th April - 12th April. This video is so helpful to know that there wont be crowd when i visit👍

[@maciv33]

There will be crowds. I've been here since the beginning of 2023 and have seen crowds all year round in tourist spots.

[@yamatrips]

That is a great time to visit! Cherry blossoms should be plentiful with less crowds depending on where you go.

[@jgkgkfj7895]

I just randomly booked from 3rd July to 16th July. I heard a lot about rainy season. But my friend visit Japan in march to april and he had more rainy days than in July. :D

[@yamatrips]

It’s unpredictable and these days rainy season isn’t as rainy as 20 or 30 years ago

[@CritterCrossingFam]

Yep, my trip lines up exactly with spring break because that’s when my kids are off school, too 😂 Shoganai! It’s my sixth trip so I’m trying to hit lesser visited places anyway 😊 Thanks for the video!!!

[@yamatrips]

Nice! 😎 Good luck with your trip!

[@CritterCrossingFam]

@ thank you! 🙏🏻 first time or sixth time, there’s always a new place to explore! Thank you for your tips!

[@CrystalSmack]

Thank you for the great breakdown ❤

[@katiepak]

Interesting I am going during golden week so I shall see

[@im.mattguy]

This is great bro! And welcome to KZbin 🎉❤

[@yamatrips]

Appreciate it bro! 🙌 Following your footstep

[@Tracey_yaj]

Stumble upon your video as I'm planning my Japan trip for this mid April 2025. I really hope to see the cherry blossom what exact location did you say up in the mountain that I will still be able to see the cherry blossom? Thanks ❤

[@kayak0000]

Already booked for my cherry blossoms sight seeing trip in osaka and world expo!!! 😂

[@MrBrokey]

I loved Japan in May, it was not to hot, not to much rain!

[@yamatrips]

May the best!!

[@l3a3n31]

nice cam :) also the composition makes it seem professional thank you for your tips :)

[@yamatrips]

Appreciate it! 🙏

[@ByHattori]

Hello Yama. I want to ask if you know if in Yoshino Yama I could see Sakura around the 19 of April?. Thank you!!

[@yamatrips]

One year I went on April 10th and it was full bloom. It might be a bit late for 19th but its hard to predict the weather at this point. I would keep a close look at forecast websites. If you can schedule it just a few days earlier it would be better imo.

[@Gael_AG]

Could you please share the link for the JR price timetable ?

[@yamatrips]

www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/t/bPgo2Vt_SRe5yc12i97Htw?referral=rexby

[@yamatrips]

railway.jr-central.co.jp/ticket-rule/rule30.html

[@ManZat857]

Hi Yama, is tsuyu really that bad? I've read online and apparently it rains 24/7 non-stop.

[@brunadias6579]

Eu reservei minha passagem para o dia 28 de Fevereiro até dia 23 de Março, mas depois de assistir ao seu vídeo estou pensando seriamente em ligar na companhia aérea amanhã e colocar datas mais a frente, achei que conseguiria ver as Sakuras em Março, mas aparentemente só vão aparecer em abril. Obrigada pelo vídeo, foi o mais útil que encontrei até agora! Parabéns pelo trabalho!

[@tlechandr]

Planning to go to Tokyo this Golden Week, and do sightseeing within the city and/or do day trips. I'm taking the risk that locals would be in local tours i.e. Osaka, Kyoto or travel abroad. Worst case scenario, will just do some konbini hopping XD

[@afinanur6989]

Is it advisable to go Hokkaido in mid-April?

[@Nathalieleblanc-j9n]

Traveling the last three weeks of May, so feeling a bit smug after watching your video 😉

[@yamatrips]

smart ^^

[@radumate]

Hi great video, I am planning visiting Kyushu end of May, do you think it will be to hot, humid and rainy? Thanks!

[@michiganwannarbor3255]

This is some AWESOME precision

[@yamatrips]

thank you ^^

[@rika-chan]

you should link the official calendar in the description

[@yamatrips]

JR doesnt have an English version, but this is their JP version railway.jr-central.co.jp/ticket-rule/rule30.html This is from my blog www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/t/bPgo2Vt_SRe5yc12i97Htw?referral=rexby

[@rika-chan]

@yamatrips thanks! I looked on the blog link but couldn't see it there either.

[@soniverma6502]

am planning for June this year but was wary of the weather as I was reading many contrasting things. Thanks a lot for clearing this up. Would I be able to get a clear view of Mt. Fuji in June specifically 2nd week. Pls let me know.

[@yamatrips]

Your chance in June is about 1 in 3 days give or take. Mornings have lower humidity so I would plan a stay nearby for higher chances.

[@soniverma6502]

@@yamatrips thanks. I'll be there from 6th to 12th June and would be in Tokyo. Will check the weather forecast and plan a day trip. wish me luck.

[@mysoulinletters6572]

From my experience, going to off beaten places in any month is a good choice.

[@yamatrips]

I agree!

[@DrGoose119]

My ticket says march 9 2025 until April 3 Montreal 11;40am departure to Tokyo 14hrs almost 3 weeks, and budget 10k for food, hotel, shopping

[@bakkwa8705]

I am planning to visit Osaka and Kyoto to see the autumn leaves . When is the best time to come ?

[@yamatrips]

for cities, I'd wait till late November to early December

[@bakkwa8705]

Thank you 🙏 ​@@yamatrips

[@davidisavid]

Very very informative! I have already booked from the 22nd to the 7th so right where you suggested not 😢. Luckily with months ahead of planning the cost was fine: hope to see a lot of cherry trees 🌸

[@yamatrips]

Hope this can help with destination ideas www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/japan/things-to-do

[@rhenanclemente8557]

Hi, excellent video, exactly what I needed, tks! I'm schedulling to arrive in Japan on April 20 and leave on May 4 (so I'll get the off peak season first and then the Golden Week). I'm planning to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Nara, considering my schedule which do you think would be the best routes in these cities? (I've heard that Tokyo might be less crowded during Golden Week because locals go to the countryside) Thanks a lot!!

[@yamatrips]

Because Golden Week people leave the cities to rural places and overseas, Tokyo might be okay but I fear Osaka because of EXPO

[@dianachau7857]

Would you might tell me what cities would I be able to still enjoy cherry blossoms 4/7-24? And what tour companies should I sign up that are affordable please? Thanks

[@M_a_k_u_14]

Us we booked our airline ticket and hotels since last year august and were going on march first week till 3rd week. Central Japan woooohooo 🥳.

[@tjknowbetter6476]

I booked for March too! 🎉 Safe travels.

[@agentorange1291]

Sooo when I visit Kanazawa, Nagano, Kawaguchiko between 20 & 26th of April, I have still a chance to see some Cherry blossoms? My vacation will go from 17th of April till 6th of May but I planned to be in Tokyo during Golden Week but Tokyo shouldnt be soo crowded.

[@ellengrower9783]

hello! would it be ok to share the link to the JR official calendar?

[@yamatrips]

please have a look at the caption where I link it to my blog

[@Sprint4serbia]

March 4-18th, seems like we okay! Hopefully not too early for blossoms.

[@yamatrips]

I'm afraid it might be a bit early. Maybe the cities can have early blooms

[@Panda_Roll]

Can ask for the link to that schedule please? In 2024 I visited Japan the first two weeks of March, because of the forecast I figured I wouldn't catch any blooms but to my surprise they were all over the place just outside of central tokyo. I caught them in Chofu, The park next to the Ghibli Museum and Yomiuri Land of all places!

[@yamatrips]

That's great! You got lucky! www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/t/bPgo2Vt_SRe5yc12i97Htw?referral=rexby

[@yamatrips]

But yes definitely the cherry blossoms are all over Japan ❤

[@garyjj8994]

Going to japan from 29 sep to 3 oct

[@edgarnapiza8163]

What about January 29. Does Japan have a lot of tourists during Chinese new year?

[@yamatrips]

you are absolutely right, need to avoid the tourists visiting from Asia. I would beware of places with direct flights such as Fukuoka

[@misaki858]

The rule of the thumb is to avoid traveling to the places the other are also going to. I’ve been visiting Japan two to three times a year and the cost of accommodation is rapidly getting higher than the last time every visit, ridiculously high nowadays though in October and February. I would say there are no good times to go to Japan in 2025. For vacation, I plan to find destinations that are less popular this year, def not Japan/Europe.

[@EE-sd4bi]

Hey man, thanks for this. Perfect timing! I was contemplating to go either in late February or early March and it seems both are off-peak seasons. That said, which is more conducive if I plan to go to Yamanashi? Thanks and subbed!

[@yamatrips]

I think either is okay but late February will be better if you enjoy snow activities. Yamanashi and Nagano has ski resorts and February is best conditions.

[@EE-sd4bi]

@ Thank you so much! Seems February it is, then 😊

[@PARTTIMECRUISER]

Sir, was it good to visit Tokyo in September 2025, for 1 week?

[@rusidydawood9778]

Please do more videos in japanese too!

[@etherdog]

This was very solid information and quite helpful and accurate. May I suggest that you rehearse what you want to say and work from an outline to avoid repeating yourself? It is natural to be nervous and practice and experience help you to become more confident in your delivery. You have a good channel and I want you to succeed!

[@yamatrips]

thanks for the feedback and for sure, this was a first so it wasn't as smooth as I prefered, but I will definitely look to get better at it each time ^^

[@ameliae396]

Unfortunately, 3 days of my 2 week holiday will be during golden week, but the rest is offpeak/regular season. Hopefully that means it won't be much of an issue, especially since I will be in Tokyo for the 3 days of golden week (heard Tokyo is less busy than Kyoto etc at that time)

[@engxmanu]

I am going in march 20th 🥲🥲🥲

[@yamatrips]

best of luck!!!

[@pearlrosalita502]

Thanks for this informative video :) I've been to Japan 4x and planning to visit Hokkaido with my Mom on Aug 18th week to celebrate her birthday. But you mentioned its one of the worst times to come, is it too humid, expensive and crowded? Any chance that we can still view the lavender flower fields? Thanks! Just to share, I was in Japan during Labor Thanksgiving Day 2023 & 2024 - it was too packed with tourists even on countryside (Yufuin, Oita and Kanazawa)!

[@yamatrips]

Thank you ^^ The lavender fields of Furano and surrounding areas bloom around July. Last year I visited Hokkaido around mid August and it was almost gone. Temperature was around 20 degrees around the northern border, but Sapporo and lower areas might be around 25-30 depending on the day but not nearly as bad as other areas so you guys should be okay. I might recommend looking into Rishiri and Rebun Islands to the North as they were my favorite islands. Shiretoko Peninsula is also fantastic choice if you guys love nature and salmon.

[@r1ng0]

i wish i saw this video 2 months ago!! 😂 we have scheduled our first Japan visit for right on the dates you mentioned on Mar 20-Apr 10, OH BOY… just going to hope for the best. also, this is a skill issue but I’m having trouble locating that JR calendar???

[@M_a_k_u_14]

Goodluck 😂

[@yamatrips]

Regardless you guys will have a great time I'm sure ^^ I have the blog here with the calendar. www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/t/bPgo2Vt_SRe5yc12i97Htw?referral=rexby Fyi, the official JR Calendar released by JR is in Japanese is quite hard to read hehe

[@r1ng0]

@@M_a_k_u_14 🤣 thank you, we're going to need it.

[@r1ng0]

@@yamatrips oh perfection, thank you so much, sir!

[@maciv33]

January should be skipped. People trying to visit shrines/temples during the first week of the new year causing locals to spend hours waiting in line to do their new years stuff. Also if people google the Cherrybloosom schedule they will see when the best timea are to visit to see them since its not the same everywhere.

[@kauaiboy5o]

Great video. Do you have the link for the JR-East 2025 Peak Schedule? I was in Tokyo and Kyoto September 2024 and visited shrines and would like to come back to visit castles which I have not done research yet to see if they are worth visiting.

[@yamatrips]

Thank you^^ and yes, take a look here at my blog. www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/t/bPgo2Vt_SRe5yc12i97Htw?referral=rexby

[@kauaiboy5o]

@@yamatrips 👍

[@blackdnangelz]

May I know if you have any recommendations for areas 2 hours travel out from around Kyoto or osaka that would still have cherry blossoms in mid/late April? Thank you so much for the video!! 😊

[@yamatrips]

Yoshino in Nara is good until mid April but for late April, you need to go north quite far to find the colder regions. I'd look into areas around Mt. Fuji and also Nagano for late April.

[@blackdnangelz]

@ thank you so much!!! 😊

[@LilyHenderson-p3d]

great

[@DavaoMetroRidesVlogchesterpg]

How about the weather on march is it still cold?

[@yamatrips]

Indeed, March is what we call the changing of season with spring winds. It can get especially cold when it rains, which is quite frequent in March after the dry winter. I would make sure to bring wind jacket and waterproof wears. Temperature can vary depending on the area but central Japan will be between 15~20 degrees.

[@DavaoMetroRidesVlogchesterpg]

@yamatrips will there be still snow in some areas like ski resorts? Okuibuki?

[@DavaoMetroRidesVlogchesterpg]

First week of march

[@sirimarti616]

If I’m will go to Kyoto- Tokyo at 1-14 May 2025…..how the Weather? And I can still see abit some Cherry Blossom 🌸🌸 trees ??

[@yamatrips]

Cherry blossoms in May are only in very high altitudes or Hokkaido im afraid

[@yamatrips]

weather will be nice, maybe 20 degrees

[@sirimarti616]

@@yamatrips Arigato Gosaimuse

[@hippiepandahey]

I just booked hotels 22-29 March for osaka 😢 should i reschedule? Group of 5, I'm traveling w a 5yo and 2 seniors worried it will be too overwhelming w the crowds

[@yamatrips]

I dont want to make you reschedule but tbh it will be a bit crowded im afraid

[@LopaSHott]

How is the weather in Kyoto and Osaka the last 2 weeks of February

[@M_a_k_u_14]

Cold

[@gregmc1965]

Can you give the link to the calendar please. I have tried searching for it in google but it is not showing what you are showing, :-(

[@yamatrips]

www.rexby.com/YamaTrips.Japan/t/bPgo2Vt_SRe5yc12i97Htw?referral=rexby JR has only JP version fyi

[@yamatrips]

railway.jr-central.co.jp/ticket-rule/rule30.html

[@chunlanjauw8427]

I will visit Kyoto next March 26 to 28, do you think it’s too crowded?

[@yamatrips]

Kyoto is always crowded but what you can do is do early morning activities and evening. During midday it might be a bit hard to take nice photos

[@lexterlaurel7771]

I’m going to Japan on April 21 to May 9. When is the best day to stay in Hokkaido Sapporo on the said date?

[@yamatrips]

To time with Cherry blossoms, all those dates are perfect

[@japanmakesmehappy]

got worried with march but its just kids issue..right?

[@CUTravel1st]

I’m going before the 18 of 2026 from ca. when should I book a trip to Disney???

[@yamatrips]

Winter is nice for Disneyland with illuminations at night