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[@LittleThingsinJapan]

I think every season has something special. Personally I prefer autumn with all the red, orange and yellow colors blending together. Just breathtaking.

[@AbunaiHime]

Going for my second trip to Japan during October-November this year with a group of friends. I'm so excited to see the beautiful autumn colours!

[@abaadil8343]

Best season to visit after the sakura's

[@japanguide]

Hope you will get to see some beautiful autumn colors

[@LittleThingsinJapan]

You'll find amazing colors. Autumn is actually one of my favourite season in Japan 👍

[@carguy1697]

I need friends who want to go

[@katemckay6173]

@@carguy1697 just go by yourself

[@NANICU]

I'm flying off to Tokyo tomorrow ❤️🇯🇵😄

[@abaadil8343]

Wow lucky man! Enjoy!!! My trip in 4 months and half

[@martenlundin]

I’m flying from Okinawa to Tokyo today ✌️

[@japanguide]

Have a great trip!

[@ayleene100]

Have a beautiful travel!!

[@ATrainTravels]

Safe travels

[@doioz]

"In December, the days are just 10 hours short" Cries in northern swedish

[@fredrikhast]

The struggle is real.

[@korterkaks]

You meant laughs in northern Swedish?

[@rebellen502]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@backlink411]

Month wise chapters: 0:55 - January 1:28 - February 2:21 - March 2:44 - April (best month to travel) 3:07 - May (favourite month to visit) 3:36 - June (rainy season) 4:02 - July (most humidity) 4:34 - August (most hot & humid month) 5:08 - September 5:36 - October (pleasant month to travel) 5:48 - November 6:07 - December (winter starts) Enjoy 🎉

[@minutesuites2331]

Going to Japan is a dream of mine, I will make it happen one of these days.

[@Keshihead]

I hope you get there someday, it's an amazing country to visit. I went for the first time in August 2018 and even though it was VERY hot, I still had a great time. Lots of awesome things to see, do and eat over there.

[@idgaf8389]

me too, hopefully in 2022 💕

[@unknownsnipez1]

@@idgaf8389 they just announced reopening again this June if you were planning this year.

[@sonnyson01]

From personal experience, May is one of the best months to travel to Japan. Golden Week was brought up and was correct, however the weeks after Golden week are the best to travel, much less domestic travel, and foreign travel is not as high due vacation season still not being in season. And because of that airline tickets tend to be much cheaper those specific weeks. The weather is amazing, ranging from cool to warm, and rainy season doesn't come in full til mid June. Major matsuris you can see is the Sanja matsuri in Tokyo around the 2nd weekend of May and the toukasan matsuri in Hiroshima at the end of the month-early june. Definitely recommend traveling around that time.

[@japanguide]

Thnaks for sharing your experience and for your recommendation!

[@backlink411]

thanks for the review ❤

[@ahyeahuhuh781]

Thank you, I think we’ll travel during November instead of December/january. I’ve never had a real autumn season where I live, only summer and winter, but it would be perfect to travel in August as well for the summer festivals

[@japanguide]

Hope you will get to see some nice autumn colors then! :)

[@ignbobo5474]

Going to Japan this mid April, cant't wait

[@japanguide]

Have a great trip!

[@devcrestha]

ign bobo not mid April end of March is very nice to see cherry blossom

[@gewglesux]

Anytime is a good time to be in Japan...

Truest truth

[@327legoman]

I couldn't recommend my and my wife's visit on 6 August 1945. The trip left us in pieces.

[@gewglesux]

@@327legoman Well, I understand that... now..

[@3gkevh53]

@@327legoman why?

[@327legoman]

@@3gkevh53 google

[@merianamita4921]

Very helpful, but I'm still confused on going to japan at spring or autumn. Love both season 😁

[@merianamita4921]

@@glennoyong7593 wow, thank you very much for the information. I will take note on your explanation 😊

[@YurijVolkov]

If it's your first travel to Japan, Autumn may be less stressful because it's less crowded, it's easier to get a better place to stay, easier to plan your transportation around Japan, the prices on everything are usually lower and so on. Also, you don't have to feel sad about choosing. You can always keep your second choice for the next time, keeping you in high spirits ^^

[@vlo4829]

I would say sakura season is most stressful if there is a place you "must" see in full bloom and if you have solid dates for specific locations. It's better to gather a wide variety of options, even in different regions. During the cherry blossom season there are websites that track the blossoms from day to day, so if you familiarize yourself with that AND look at the weather forecast, it is not difficult to find a nice place with good weather and full blossoms, even if it wasn't the place you were hoping to visit (with the Japan Rail Pass, the cost of going to a different region with better weather and blossoms will not be a burden either). If you have your heart set on a single location, the timing plus weather conditions will sometimes ruin your plans.

[@LittleThingsinJapan]

Both stunning but I personally prefer autumn.

[@merianamita4921]

@@YurijVolkov That's true, here where I lived we don't really have autumn season, so I'm exicted to see the autum colors. I live in Indonesia, and it's pretty much tropical in here 😁

[@snamorsixteen]

So useful especially for my friends who will be traveling to Japan for the first time. They keep asking me when is the best time to visit 😁 Thank you Japan Guide

[@DontStayMusic]

Thanks, October seems to be the most tempting for me then.

[@taikatuu6853]

I'm having hard time deciding between spring and fall, because on the other hand I really really want to see the cherry blossoms, and on the other hand traveling on fall would help to avoid the crowds. Ugh.

[@kristinealeksanyan8774]

I hope the weather will not be very cold and I can enjoy my trip to Tokyo this January

[@berrykage]

I was in Japan last March before the countries locked down. I will go back next year in autumn.

[@ShadowNerd92]

I definitely enjoyed seeing the u.e blossoms when I went in Late February last year. Can't wait for November next year for the colors.

[@fforever1989]

I went in late march which is a perfect time to see the cherry blussom, having snow around Nikko/Nagano and having a spring like weather in Miyazaki to surf.

[@stirlitzing]

I lived in musashino city just outside Tokyo for seven months in the 90's and could never get to see everything now I'm in Hawaii and take a direct flight ANA a380 airbus every November for two weeks and still haven't seen everything.the only difference I see now it is a lot more touristy, but I'm glad a lot more people are experiencing this fantastic country.

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

My philosophy for travel has always been, summer too hot, spring to sneezy, winter too cold, but autumn usually great weather

[@nitemare3904]

A friend of mine and me are planing our trip to Japan for 2021. We aimed for October. Cant wait!!

[@japanguide]

Nice! Have a great trip!

[@FrolicGamers]

Did you guys goo??

[@glenn8452]

My first trip was in October 2018 for 2 weeks, I will be going again in October 2020 for 3+ weeks! I will be using the 21 day JR pass and riding the shinkansen a few times! Nice breakdown of the months japan-guide!

[@syf27111982]

Last year I went to Japan two times, in January and October. The weather was very pleasant in January with good visibility for miles. However, it was cold outdoors and hot indoors so I had to wear / remove my winter wear very often, which itself was additional baggage. Days were short and the sun was always shining at a low angle. Due to the prolonged summer season last year the typhoon season arrived in Japan late during October and it was raining every day when I was there. On one day, the rope-way I had planned to ride on was cancelled due to bad weather. Autumn foliage was far and few, with better chances at higher altitudes. This year I plan to visit Japan in April and November. Hope all goes well.

[@littlesparrowchannel7637]

What a beautiful shoot you have here. I enjoy to watch the video. Great amazing view. Excellent captures. Have a great day

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much!

[@lucianaborinato2993]

Very helpful indeed. To me, it looks like mid May, and November, are the best times, even though, I would like to go in April and December too. Arigatou gozaimasu. 😀

[@ViajeniBree]

I think every season is best to visit Japan! But I will definitely visit during Spring 🌸

[@mcseelmann]

have been there march/april and november and could only approve this recommendations, cherry blossom and autumn colours are both stunning. Next trip i plan is around early july, because i wanna climb mt. fuji.

[@Omni0404]

This video was exactly what I was looking for. I was aiming for June already, and what you described sounds perfect. I'm from a hot and humid area so early June temperatures sound lovely.

[@Ag_1288]

May after the Golden Week sounds about right :)

[@alxleiva]

April and October then, thanks!

[@donaldlewis567]

We love January as the weather is perfect in Tokyo and areas south. We have gone before in the summer and fall and the heat and humidity was just too much for us to handle.

[@japanguide]

January is one of my favorite months in Japan too!

[@ashakydd1]

I have most enjoyed end of August to early October. Not generally too hot. There is a lot to do. The only trick is watch out for Australian and Chinese holidays as Japan gets a lot of their tourists on those holidays. The difference can be huge for amounts of tourists.

[@achrafcharif2921]

Hello :) is september good to travel there ?

[@KirigayaMarc]

Going in March really excited, I need to do more research tho

[@chrissybunnyify]

I've been planning to revisit Japan in my birthmonth (September). Though after watching this video, I'm thinking of having a one-month delay in my celebration 😅

[@ChillyMilly908]

im going on a guided tour this august, i heard its not necessarily the best time to go, but since its been locked down for so long and i've been trying to visit since 2019, i just had to go right away haha

[@ajinkyachavan5743]

April, October and November

[@dainaboyajian]

Looks like I picked a great time to go. Already booked for the first 2 weeks of October! 251 days.... Not like I am counting or anything.

[@japanguide]

Haha! Hope you will have a really nice trip and will get to see beautiful autumn colors.

[@LittleThingsinJapan]

Great period to visit. You'll enjoy for sure!

[@carguy1697]

How was it?

[@michailkoutsoudakis4021]

Yes , How was it ? In Early October you enjoyed the autumn Colours?

[@dainaboyajian]

@@michailkoutsoudakis4021 We unfortunately didn't get to go. The country was still shut down to foreign visitors. But still hoping that I can go next October (2023)!

[@rommelbaluyot5634]

We are going to Tokyo,Osaka this February 2 to 9 with my family.my 2nd time to visit Japan

[@japanguide]

Have a great trip!

[@SyaoranLiClow]

My first time was in Fall 2015 (three weeks in November). Next year I had the chance to go in Spring 2016 (last week of March & two weeks in April). Third time was in Winter 2017 (mid-December 1017 to mid-January 2018). And finally, last year once again in Spring 2019 (three weeks in April). I avoid summer for the heat

[@japanguide]

Thank you for sharing all your trip experiences! Avoiding summer is a good idea if you're not used to the heat.

[@SyaoranLiClow]

@@japanguide Exactly, my skin its sensitive, so Summer its a no-no for me

[@ayleene100]

It will be great if you'll share some information about your experience in each of these seasons, when were a lot of tourist, or less, when it was a beautiful weather or maybe cheaper stay? Thank you!

[@SyaoranLiClow]

​@@ayleene100 As promised, here we go: November 2015 (three weeks) Wasn’t my first choice (sakura season it is), yet it was the 2nd season most recommended in most sites (japan-guide.com included). The weather was nice, only a couple of days with heavy rain (Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima), the rest of my journey had clear skies and sunny days, my favorites. Back then the prices were great (still are), yet the tourist movement was beginning to grow steady. I used mostly hostels, with rates from 2200 yen/night to 4000 yen/night, and a two-night stay in Nagasaki’s JR hotel with 8000 yen/night. Crows were few and far between, maybe just the very popular places like Asakusa, Fushimi Inari and most famous castles (if the weather was nice of course). October/November and March/April/May are the best seasons to visit Japan.

[@SyaoranLiClow]

March/April 2016 (three weeks) The season I wanted to visit the most and believe me, it was all worth it. Being in my second trip in less than 5 months, prices stayed the same. The weather was beautiful almost every day (the same as my 2019 trip), with only one or two days with rain and cloudy skies. The cherry blossoms were awesome; aside from Tokyo, I went to Hakone, Hiroshima (again), Fukuoka, Himeji (the castle it’s worth the 1000-yen tag), Osaka, Kyoto, and Mt. Fuji (the outskirts in Kawaguchiko). If you like the cherry blossoms and hanami, this is the season for you. For obvious reasons, the crows were more prominent here, despite that, my experience wasn’t damped by it.

[@shuny2173]

Such a beautiful country!

[@pinoi78]

I’ll be there in April for cherry blossom season.

[@japanguide]

Nice! Hope you enjoy your trip!

[@savejeff15]

im traveling to japan in march. i should pack a warm jacket it seems :D thanks japan guide

[@abaadil8343]

3rd trip but this time during rainy season in june hopefully it doesn't rain a lot.

[@japanguide]

Hope you will have a nice trip!

[@tzukhi]

Amazing video and info. Gracias !

[@KeithTKO]

You just need to know what part of Japan you need to be in different seasons. I have to say food tastes the best from autumn through winter.

[@saulovilanova2184]

Phenomenal video and info! My plans are for a 30 day trip in October-November 2022.

[@jamillsantiago]

Going to Japan in November this year! I've been waiting for two years now! LET'S GO!

[@japanguide]

We hope you will have an amazing trip! Enjoy!

[@SatishKumar41]

In short all months are good to visit different regions of Japan. But October and November are the best to visit anywhere in Japan 🙏☺️

[@matchaT808]

I'm going to Japan during the second half of May! :)

[@dexterjaekel]

Thank you so much for this. I have been searching for this exact information for so long. Thank you

[@thedrizzle1978]

Heading to Kyoto next week

[@Grace-en9zu]

Awesome video!

[@japanguide]

Thank you so much!

[@raizulyperez3405]

Great video! Now im totally sure i'll go in October or November definately

[@adampilot8275]

Excellent clip as always. Well presented and to the point. Love this channel.

[@rachelsaelid6081]

This was such a helpful video, thank you! It would cool to see a video highlighting holidays/special festivals that occur each month.

[@japanguide]

Good idea! We'll keep it in mind for a future video :)

[@ArchAngel149]

I'm flying off to Japan (Kyoto) in the cherry blossom season. Planning my itinerary now. Your website has a lot of information about Kyoto that will help me!

[@jackson7922]

Thanks for the video! 😊

[@adailorrith807]

I'm travelling to Japan in April and this video help me a lot !! Thank you!

[@albertkgill7116]

Very nice information

[@demonofdeath19]

I was there last year during the first two weeks of March hoping to go again sometime this year

[@harrypotter9219]

thank you for this very informative video :) keep up the good work!

[@japanguide]

Thank you!

[@voli3799]

I want to go now

[@quyphuongnguyenthi5293]

3:45 anyone know where is this place in japan?? Gosh, soooo beautiful

[@japanguide]

This drone shot was taken at the Kurobe Gorge :) You can find more information on that location in two of our videos: -Best Places in Toyama: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yd6Kqo5Kbn6s -7 Day Trip from Tokyo to Kyoto Episode 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipeymYxumbCrg7c

[@quyphuongnguyenthi5293]

japan-guide.com tks 😊!!

[@hayek218]

This is such a helpful video.

[@MindfulMomentsInNature]

I'd love to see the blossom trees

[@samuraioodon]

Love Japan, we are going next week! We were there a few times and always something new to discover 😍🥰

[@TemperedStorm]

I wonder if there are many people who climb Mt Fuji outside of the climbing season? Are the stations open outside the season, like March or April,, for example? Good video!

[@alexquyenvo5196]

You can't do that, only in July and August you can climb Fuji San

[@360R1CHTER]

I was there at the beginning of November 2019. Traveling was easy, minus the rush hours in Tokyo but that's expected and we didn't book busses or shinkanzen tickets in advance though we should have going to Tokyo as we didn't get a great view of Mt. Fugi. Osaka and Tokushima were very pleasant with little tourists traffic, Nara was fun but a little busier and Kyoto was a nightmare, jammed with tourists. Not sure if that's normal for Kyoto in November but if I did it again I'd stay away from the tourist sites there.

[@nonyabuznes8606]

Amazing video, super helpful!

[@japanguide]

Thank you!

[@joyseng]

On top of the monthly breakdown, I am actually hoping that the video gives a summary of the few most recommended months at the end

[@goclashing1897]

Helpful video, please make a video on "exploring small towns and villages of Japan mainly to know about Japan's culture and daily life of people" Arigato gozaimasu 😁

[@mungvusy4792]

Japan is good and intelligent in Japan, and creative and good

[@marshcrew]

I’m going in June I can’t wait even if it’s raining 😀

[@linusfotograf]

marshcrew I believe the start of June is still dry

[@marshcrew]

Linus Wärn perfect 👌 I can’t wait

[@linusfotograf]

marshcrew I’m going late May, early June. My dream destination

[@marshcrew]

Linus Wärn very nice I can’t wait for osaka,Nara,himeji,Kyoto I’m so exited to see the land of the samurai

[@Astran0th]

Really helpful video!

[@missnaomigu]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@eunlawon5290]

Well organised content ! Loved it.,✌️

[@sharontaylor8521]

Love this video…well done!

[@MashyManny1022]

I’m planning to go around late May in 2021.

[@sittimulyahamzah4681]

i will go to Japan someday

[@jackson7922]

With the borders opening, I couldn’t be bothered to be around in the colder seasons, however Autumn in Japan sounds lovely! I think I’ll still wait until the Spring to fly out there however.. 🌸

[@hukumchandkhade9206]

Thank you for the information

[@haloa92]

From personal experience I feel that the "goolden week" dread is a little bit too hyped up. Last year it fell right into my 20 days vacation there, and even if there was a lot of people, I didn't feel overwhelmed or anything like that. I think it's because of the japanese way of organizing things that kept everything in top notch working condition. I used my JR Pass and booked every train, but I would have done the same even without the fear of the golden week because I just think it is easier and much more stress free that way. Moreover, those were the days of the era change and so they told me it would be extra packed... but I didn't feel that way, so, in my opinion, if you find cheap tickets, it is still a good period to go given the fair weather and lovely people.

[@haloa92]

@@missplainjane3905 1) Yes, with a carefully preserved rural side 2) I can only rate it as I perceived it as a tourist, which is easily a 9.5 - 10 out of ten. 3) They are one of the most helpful kind of people there is 4) Organized, culturally rich, punctual

[@AznKenshin]

What do you think of crowds during Olynpics? Tips on how to avoid them?

[@skysoh1911]

what is the name of the in 1:26 (tori gate on the island)?

[@Zackflappymmm3853]

I’m going in July and I like some Japan:)

[@matty6878]

went to japan in august and holy hell the heat was intense. even in the shade i still sweated and soaked my cloths. i kid you not it looked like someone poured a bucket of water on me at the end of the day.

[@matty6878]

@@glennoyong7593 true. not only that, i was in shinjuku, one of the highest density parts of japan. even at night, people were wet with sweat.

[@alexquyenvo5196]

And people come to Tokyo 2020 to die haha...

[@DiazConnell]

Going to japan during olympic event. Maybe around august just a week. I am curious when during olympic price range is more expensive or not?

[@popopo1976]

Very helpful

[@Sally-uu3yt]

Great tip mate

[@frdingsdb16]

Very informative. Keep it up.

[@Gabby-du4mc]

Lovely video!!!!!

[@rhddfgdfdrgd]

great video

[@Lyces]

What about visiting Japan at the very beginning of April for 2 weeks? Am I missing something majorly obvious aside from it being popular time for international travellers due to the blossoms?

[@markl4997]

I want to visit During November.

[@x5Strawberry5x]

I was last year two weaks in Japan in June: not even one rainy day :)... guess i was really lucky

[@japanguide]

Lucky indeed! The rainy season last year was a bit delayed. Nice timing!

[@majim7140]

When specifically is the spring school holiday? On what week?

[@ATrainTravels]

Japan is special. If I would ever be deported I would choose Japan.

[@loc7407]

Hi! Thank you for your video, it was helpful as always! Next year, I will have my second trip to Japan by the oder: Osaka -> Nara -> Kyoto -> Yokohama -> Tokyo. I follow all of your autumn report about the leaves changing color throughout several years and I noticed that the leaves in Kyoto tend to change very late in November and Tokyo in early December, so I will start my trip at 22 November in the Kansai region and then move to Tokyo by December, is it good enough to see the leaves changing color in all the spots? I see that the forest come to there peak and overpeak very fast so I kinda worry :'(

[@bobacutie5116]

Has anyone gone in September? I'm kinda scared to go then due to typhoons 🥺

[@rajasvlogs2061]

Well I'm going to Japan next March 8th to 22nd 2020 with my younger brother so I don't want to miss sakura somewhere around 19th to 27th of March