WHEN TO VISIT JAPAN (and when NOT to!) 🍡 seasons, dates, advice | japan travel guide

[@AllisoninTokyo]

I AM BACK!!!! 😤 Sorry I was busy playing Baldur's Gate 3 and getting sick :) ADDITIONAL TIP! There are many types of cherry blossoms that bloom at different times in Spring!! Four main ones, in order of blooming, are: kawazu, shidare, somei yoshino, and yae ✍ Please look these up if you are concerned you will miss the blossoms in spring!! ALSO, it is truly amazing I totally forgot to mention Obon even though I literally filmed this during Obon like omg HOW!!!!!!

[@katheriner9194]

Thanks for mentioning the different kinds of sakura blooming, I always thought they bloomed only at one time, all at once haha! Also, I just found you this week (new subscriber! 🙌) and I LOVE all your videos (found your apartment ones first, then started watching all your vlogs - out of order though lol - video 2 years ago, then from this year, then from a year ago, etc). I really appreciate all the effort you put into getting footage and editing it together, it really feels like I'm walking down the street with you (or I guess more accurately digitally ghosting the streets 👻)! I'm also from Florida (twinsies haha), but I probably will never go to Japan myself 🥲 so again LOVE that I can vicariously experience Japan through your content 🥰 Thanks again for all your hard work!

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Now you have StarField to look forward too in September

[@KillerTacos54]

Baldur’s Gate 3 is sooo good, glad you’re enjoying it

[@raphdude8073]

Allison, great video! Subscribed!! Hope you are well! Is Vernal Equinox day, March 20, a problem day? Is everything closed that day, such as Lawson’s, 7-11, or Familymart?

[@snowqueen855]

Is march a good time to go to tokyo just wondering

[@Msxallisonwonderland]

I would also note that the second half of March is also really expensive. This is when school finishes for the year and the work year ends. A lot of children are out of school which means a lot of people are going on holiday, as well. If you are going to come in winter, the end of January to the end of February will be your cheapest time of winter.

[@ericlamond]

Do they have uber on lyft service out there?

[@Msxallisonwonderland]

@@ericlamondYes, but it’s not exactly popular (Uber would be the best bet). It’s usually more expensive than just using a taxi. Taxi’s are pretty easy to find especially in tourist areas or near train stations, and they are usually pretty decent in costs. I’d recommend though learning some simple Japanese phrases to communicate to the driver as many don’t speak English or speak REALLY broken English. Also learn the characters 空車　(kuu sha) which means vacant and 賃走 (chin sou) which means occupied.

[@xinbei5434]

I visited Japan last year in early-mid November and went to Kawaguchiko to see Mt Fuji. Best experience ever! Love the autumn season in Japan!

[@ShafiraAnindita-qd9jt]

Any recommendation of spots to visit in Kawaguchiko during fall in mid november?

[@rileyhines1740]

How was the weather

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@rileyhines1740 cold…don’t come during that time if you cant take cold weather

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@ShafiraAnindita-qd9jtthe lake and that’s it. Take pics of mt. Fuji and then go to another city

[@VanillaCoke1956]

My friends and I actually went to Kawazu this year and saw the Sakura in full bloom in the second half of February! It's one of my favouritre memories from my year in Japan because it was relatively empty, not too crowded, the river lined with sakura trees, the nice festival food, the vibes... it was amazing. February in general is a pretty good time to be in Japan. Yeah, there's no Autumn colours and, except for the Kawazu, no cherry trees but there are fewer tourists.

[@AllisoninTokyo]

Ooo that sounds amazing, I’ve always wanted to go! I also like February, being an off time means that tourists sites are a bit less crowded:)

[@VanillaCoke1956]

@@AllisoninTokyo Definitely try to go if you can! The "proper" pink variants of the sakura tree are so much more beautiful than the somei yoshino in my opinion. There are plenty of places in Tokyo that have Kawazu or some of the other pink trees (some late blooming ones too!) There's a river in Koto-ku near Kiba station for example or Komatsugawa promenade near Higashi-ojima station. It's pretty far outside the center of Tokyo but if you live in Japan, I think you won't run into many tourists in that spot aside Japanese ones/locals.

[@raaaaaaaaaaaaaay]

@@VanillaCoke1956 #ask so we could get kawazu sakura in some places, or just 1 place with kawazu sakura? Thank you..

[@xxxnamkhaxxx]

this is super helpful!!! thank you! February it is.

[@RonaldoSanchez-g1y]

only Kawazu there's blooms? I am going to Japan Feb 8-23

[@helenwalder272]

We just came back from Japan. Spent the 1st 3 weeks of August there. Yes it was hot and humid, but there are always shops etc with aircon😊. We had the best time despite the heat.

[@aDot89]

My brother and I are travelling to Japan on November and we seriously cannot wait. Has been on my list for years!!!❤

[@juliad6201]

I never thought of coming to Japan around Halloween (my favorite holiday), but now I'm intrigued and will look into it more. Thanks!

[@xXNekou]

I visited Japan in May this year, avoided Golden Week, and I was very happy with my decision, because for the whole trip the weather was lovely, not cold, but not too hot either (between 18C and 30C I think), and mostly sunny (spent 2 weeks in Tokyo area and it rained only for like 3 or 4 days) :)

[@DireBox9990]

Hi, did you visit japan 1-2 weeks after the golden week or before? How was the hotel rates, traffics, crowds etc? I’m planning to visit Japan around April-May next year as well. Any tips would be much appreciated!

[@xXNekou]

@@DireBox9990 I think it was after the Golden Week, and it was our first time in Japan so we cannot really compare rates and traffic to anything. For hotels you can find cheap ones so it all depend on your budget and how big of a room you need. We paid around 800 pounds for Henn na Hotel for 13 nights. It was in Asakusa, great location, but the room was smaller than what you usually get in Europe I think.

[@carloscruz-sz4qo]

This is great we are going from May 9th to 21st so similar to yours.. I did it on popurpuse to avoid golden week

[@jaybee4288]

@carloscruz-sz4qo did you have a good time? I am looking at similar dates for next year. Was it quite quiet with tourists and was it still beautiful without cherry blossom?

[@Big12rocks]

Planning a trip to Japan for three weeks in November of 2024. I spent three years in Kyushu and the Chugoku region of western Honshu over 40 years ago and am so excited to finally be going back! Way, way, way overdue! Will spend a few days in Tokyo and then the majority of the remaining time in Kansai down to Shimonoseki. Can’t wait!

[@brendanr4050]

i just booked a trip for 3 weeks in november as well haha. still need to plan out what to do.

[@Lextasy.420]

Wish you could have time stamped this with the different months that would have been awesome ❤

[@SleepingFairy]

My first trip to Japan was in early January and was AMAZING!! Fewer tourists, weather perfect, just simply amazing. Honestly, the “closed” days the first days in January are not so common any more, I was the first week in Kyoto and (except for January 1) all was open, including temples and cute local cafes.

[@Bluey1252]

we’re planning trip in January too! how cold was it where you were? we’re curious on what to wear for clothes and shoes!

[@Jeguinho_Rural]

Thank you for that info!

[@sophiethescarecrow]

@@Bluey1252how did the weather go??

[@etherdog]

Allison, you had great explanations for each month--more comprehensive than I've seen on other channels. Well done!

[@Thesadsadgame]

Gonna be in Japan the first two weeks of December! Super excited 🎉

[@pryonic]

I recently got back from a 3 week trip to Japan over the end of July and early August. My partner is a teacher so if we want to go for any decent length of time (and Japan is a long way from the UK!) we have to go during the summer holidays. It was very hot and humid everywhere (although Koyasan and Hakone were bearable being in the hills) but well worth it and I wouldn't have shortened it for anything. Also I think being summer meant some of the tourist places were slightly less crowded than they can be in spring and Autumn/fall. We knew it was going to be hot so we made sure to plan 1. Hotels with air con - as long as I can sleep I can usually cope with most things 2. Not trying to speed-tourist and do everything. We planned a slow-paced itinerary without too much travel and without trying to do too much in one day 3. Drink lots of a water - more than you expect (Japan really need to up its water-bottle filling game - seem everyone just buys bottled drinks but the tap water is drinkable and that's much better for the environment!) 4. Nip into shops whenever needed for some much needed air-con It was a great trip!

[@burymagnets7926]

We're going this year on July too. Fortunately, we're Spanish (from the south east) so heat and humidity means any given Sunday to us😂

[@theknightswhosay]

You said nip

[@areasevenpro]

I traveled across Japan last May, from Nagasaki to Tokyo. Aside from the heavy rains during my stay in Nagasaki and Yokohama, as well as occasional showers in Osaka and Tokyo, the weather was fine. I'll be visiting Hokkaido in February for the annual winter festival. It'll be my first time in a long time to experience extreme cold temperatures.

[@sakurachanmemory8921]

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year , when the weather is not so cold, everything is so colorful. Best of all, food is prepared according to this season. Sanma fish is delcious in Fall season.

[@smilelover3481]

Then I'll choose November - Mid Dec. I think it's the best. people are still working, the weather is chill, can see fall leaves + christmas decoration.

[@coolman1244]

I visited Tokyo during both from the start to the end of Golden Week. Honestly, it isn't as bad as many videos make it out to be. I booked my flights and hotels about 7-8 months in advance and the prices were not inflated yet. Malls and restaurants were similar to a weekend crowd in Tokyo and will have lines, but if you dont want to wait, you can always visit the other hundreds of restaurants in the area. Also, if you love to shop, malls and shops have many discounts on offer as a 'golden week sale'. We avoided the theme parks as they are always busy regardless what month or day you go.

[@turnasqaure]

Same here! I really didn’t think it was bad at all. In fact we are returning again next year during Golden Week.

[@Yuuugooo]

It is a relief you post this here. I am going next year to Tokyo during golden week, and there many videos advicing not do so. I was very depressed. I book the tickets without knowing about this holidays before. Your message really gave me some hope.

[@coolman1244]

@@Yuuugooo I'm glad my comment could help! Make sure to book hotels at least 6 months in advance to avoid price hikes closer to golden week. Also, if you happen to be there post golden week, Tokyo is very quite

[@Travelwithsuw]

Hi! I just found your comment. I made the same “mistake” booked my flight during Golden Week. I am extremely stressed out. Can you share your experience or your itinerary during your Golden Week? Much appreciated!

[@coolman1244]

Sure can! On the first day, the train stations and bullet trains are extremely busy as locals are going back to the countryside to visit family. So to avoid these crowds, make sure you are already checked in and settled in your particular city prior to day 1 of Golden Week. If you are in Tokyo, majority of malls and restaurants are open, except maybe a handful of small family run restaurants. Don't worry about not having places to visit and food to eat! If you have visited Tokyo during the weekend before, the Golden Week feels very similar in terms of lining up for popular restaurants or busy malls. Happy to answer any questions you have as well. @@Travelwithsuw

[@hayleyholmes1388]

Allison thank you for your videos! We are coming Saturday 4/26 and leaving May 3rd. We are hitting some golden week but with two moms with 5 kids between us and full time jobs we had to just make the best of the time we could! We are coming into Tokyo and then taking train to Nagano for day and onto Kanazawa which will be our home base and shinkansen back to Tokyo Saturday the 3rd out May to fly out. We have all our lodging booked already. Trying to figure out how to reserve my shinkansen tickets. We are so excited! Thank you for your videos!

[@clownearound5751]

Hi Allison, glad that you’re feeling better again. Very interesting video which I think would help a lot for anyone visiting Japan, like you said planning is key and is very much true for all travel. The Autumn time would be my preference for a visit and is hands down my favourite season anyway, the colour change has always been a highlight for me. Thank you for sharing this with everyone and looking forward to seeing more as the year continues. Best wishes

[@AllisoninTokyo]

Autumn is so beautiful 🌟

[@patriciamurashige6879]

I love visiting Japan in Feb.. the winter is beautiful skies are blue and the cold is very tolerable!! I hate hot and humid so not travel in the summer for me!!

[@oyonmars]

where are u from

[@MrsCrunchie]

Family and I are planning on coming and spending Halloween in Toyko this year, this video was helpful in that I picked the "correct" time to visit.

[@TunaKitten15-fh2ql]

We ended up visiting in July because it was when we could get the time off from work. We are also from Florida and the heat felt super similar (cicadas included haha). We were trying to walk around a lot and see lots of shrines, so we definitely felt the heat during the day. Overall, though, it was a great time and we made the most of it by experiencing summer festivals! I am excited to try another season next time, though. 😅

[@chenster02453]

THANK YOU for this! We are visiting Japan this Spring and your videos are beyond helpful.

[@GoopyGoblins]

Thanks so much your channel has helped me so much on my trip me and my friends are going during October.... I am a massive halloween person.... and we are gonna intentionally be in shinjuku on halloween.... cannot wait to see how other countries do it!

[@4869shk]

Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

[@MyZenTime]

Ooo, off to watch lucky bag videos now 🤩

[@CringerKitty]

I'll be there next March 23rd through April 5th. Really hoping I get to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom!

[@oriondragos5876]

Headed to Japan next month, can’t wait!

[@jajabrownie1]

How was it!

[@brittinyhill]

My husband and I are going to Tokyo for two weeks starting October 22 this year, and I'm so excited!

[@alyssacowan5050]

my husband and I are going to spend 2 weeks in Japan too! We leave a few days after you (Oct 28)

[@ronniejames2171]

How was your trip in October during the typhoon season? I'm split between going late May/early June or October

[@Lesandira]

This is a super helpful video, I'll make sure to keep it bookmarked for when I plan my Japan trip.

[@jakerex32]

We have been to the golden week. And all i can say, its really cool! Lots of people. And i love it! 😂❤

[@Cwaly]

thank you for all the info! this video was super helpful for me! i'll be visiting from a couple weeks before christmas all the way to a little after valentine's day. it's safe to say i'm looking forward to it😅

[@realwmm]

The New Years period is much better than it was 40 years ago, when EVERYTHING would close for a week. These days, major stores reopen so at least you can buy some groceries. Forty years ago, my son was born on 12/31. Home alone because wife was in the hospital. Couldn't celebrate. Couldn't buy any food. It was torture. My opinion is that the best time to be in Tokyo is during Golden Week. Nice weather, and a huge number of Tokyoites have left the city, so nothing is crowded. So as a tourist, if you know what you want to do in advance, this is a good time, but if you just want to wander around perhaps not a good time because some small businesses may be closed.

[@su-art20]

I am planning to visit Japan 2024 and your videos is soooo informative! Awesome! Love it!

[@stevenelson3515]

We were in Japan earlier this year and, yes, we hit Golden Week. But it wasn’t terrible. Trains were a little busier than usual, but that was about it. We saw the places we wanted to see and the crowds, while definitely larger, were not overwhelming. It also helped that we booked our flights and hotels before Japan officially reopened, so we got great fares on ANA Premium Economy and great rates, using points, at IHG hotels. Using the points meant we could cancel with no fees, and the fare with ANA had no change fees either. But all went well. We did, unfortunately, miss out on Cherry Blossoms, but that was the only negative.

[@mariafoster3110]

I was deciding on what month to go, and now I know… NOVEMBER it is!!!! Great video

[@Kirstx3n]

I’m going in two weeks haha I’m so excited ☺️

[@hideokogawa]

Thank you for your detail information. It's really right. I (a Japanese)don't like summer too. And I'd like to add to information. Between after golden week to the middle of June, new green leaves are very beautiful. Especially, at Kyoto. This period is other best season for sightseeing though rainy sometimes.

[@moisesabarca]

it was so helpfull, I was thinking to go from 20 to 28 of September,, and now I'm thinking to go from September 27 to avoid the public holidays. Thank so much for your advice. I love it because you checked every month with a lot of details. Thanks again

[@Feljo]

I've been on Japan for Golden Week twice and it wasn't that terrible, yes there are more people in a lot of places, but still you can do everything without a problem. The only place that was more crowded was Odaiba in the weekend, still you could do everything without issues. Also took the Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo during Golden week without issues, just reserve the seats a couple days before.

[@slagcity]

Which cities do you recommend to visit, because we are visiting also during golden week

[@Feljo]

@@slagcity I went with some friends and it was their first time, so we went to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Nagoya. You can do things normally, the recommendation i would give you is if you are traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka or the other way around in the middle of Golden Week and you have big suitcases, reserve seats with a day or 2 in anticipation if you want to seat all together. We moved back to Tokyo around those dates and we had to go separate(2 and 2) in the Shinkansen. And i guess you should avoid theme parks like Disney or Universal on those dates, they are normally packed and even more on Golden Week.

[@genedwards8949]

Very helpful video. My family and I plan to take a cruise late May until June 7th all around Japan with a stop in Busan Korea. How’s the weather during that time. Is it raining most days ? Thanks

[@DisturbedSwan]

We’re going in mid-October this year, can’t wait!

[@4869shk]

Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

[@Lisareads72]

I was literally thinking about when I would plan a trip for 2024. November it is! Thank you for a great video!

[@Tchernobog11]

Visiting this year. End November to start of December. By the sound of things, this is the best choice! :D

[@sumankumar01]

Pls share you experience I am planning same time

[@Akemi0e]

7:29 lol this is so true because I planned poorly and went during July… let’s just say it slightly traumatized me 🥲

[@Akemi0e]

Side note, I plan on visiting this year in November so good to hear that month is nice weather wise :)

[@Ninj3ff]

I’ve visited Japan a few times, usually in late October/ early November. In my experience it’s a great time to go (just maybe avoid places like Shibuya on Halloween if you hate crowds). I also went specifically to experience New Years and while that was fun, it really was a pain in the butt. It was my 3rd trip so I had already seen a lot already, but even just finding places to eat or shop or get a coffee was a real hassle on the 1st and 2nd of January. As she said in the video, maybe worth experiencing once, but not on your first trip.

[@miraamon2753]

Im going late October and i have no idea what outfits i will be bringing. Is it cold already?

[@Ninj3ff]

@@miraamon2753 In my experience (3 times visiting during that time of year), it can be a little cold in the morning and evening, but is pretty nice the rest of the day. It can, however, be rainy (October is the end of Typhoon season). Keep and eye on the weather forecasts beforehand, but generally you'll only need lightweight jackets. If you don't have anything lightweight and/or waterproof already, you can always buy something at Uniqlo when you arrive. I got a great lightweight rain jacket on my first trip that I could easily roll up and put in my backpack when it got warmer/dryer. You can also bring a lightweight jacket without a hood and them buy a cheap umbrella when you're there if the forecast shows rain. Other than that, don't overthink it too much. Just bring comfortable walking shoes because you'll probably be walking a lot! Hope that helps and have a fun trip!

[@4869shk]

@@miraamon2753 Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

[@EviLLeoJ]

My mom and I are going to be in Tokyo in late December this year. My work is bringing me there, so I’m flying her in to hang out for a week after the project is done. I hope it turns out well! I’m trying to craft a nice itinerary!!

[@danielwalker26]

For sure planning on February. I am fine with the cold.

[@KingKongiskool]

Yay, we are booking our first family vacation with our 4 kids and we are flying out of Aus on the 25th of November and staying in Tokyo for 2 weeks. I’m so excited now listening to this.

[@jaipiet7762]

I'm actually headed there next week to Tokyo, i'm so excited! Also i'm a fellow Floridian and still in Florida, exploring Japan vids...this came up, gotta catch up with your vids and sub ^_^

[@Jordan-pf9ws]

Planning my family's first trip for next year. I learned allot from your video and the comments. I think I'll book to arrive the week after golden week.

[@manuelhaug4053]

Very good advice as usual !!

[@TheAdventurousVlogger]

Thanks for this Allison, i'm coming on a solo trip end of March 2025 coming from UK so weather will be perfect!! John

[@salleycat]

Thank you for this! Planning a 2024 fall trip and was planning for november 🙏🏻

[@reddwarfhead]

This was very informative, thanks!

[@DrNagi]

Oh we have a Ginkgo tree in our backyard, interesting to see someone getting excited about them :D This video was very informational, I had already decided on coming next April, leaving Japan again just before golden week, so I can catch both Cherry Blossoms and the EXPO 2025. And you said the wheather is nice in spring too, so you've mostly reinforced my choice!

[@superturka]

Dont come winter its cold dont come spring its bust dont come summer its hot, this is really nonsense, you can visit japan ant time, its beatifull all times

[@WalidXQ]

True

[@applepielicious]

But it’s true….the summers in Japan can be brutally hot. I was there one summer and not going back during the summer again. Lol 😂

[@dendomando6055]

How is the weather in early December is it cold to much im planning to come in first of December

[@janusu]

@@dendomando6055 I used to live in Osaka, maybe just a few degrees latitude south of Tokyo. The winter temperature just barely hovered above zero at the coldest time, which is probably early to mid-January, like usually 1 to 5 degrees celsius. I think in the seven years I lived in that region of Japan I saw snow flurries only a couple times. it rarely dipped below freezing. I think early December should probably be in the 5-10 degree celsius range.

[@daianagreco3073]

@@janusu Hi ☺️ Do you know it it usually rains on the last week of Feb/early March?

[@stillsheryl776]

My son lives in Japan and you aren’t wrong about summer heat. It is BRUTAL. Plan another time to visit!

[@kuramakid]

Going 27th October... It's a perfect time for me since it's in between the birthdays of my family members. I can attend both of birthdays and explore Japan in the fall... I already went in spring, it was awesome. Listened to warnings from KZbin, so I avoided critical times that could ruin my vacation... Yes, SUN, I'm talking to you and your summer torture in Japan... It's widely known among my friends that the sun is my nemesis xD

[@maniacton5222]

Thanks for the video! Im planning to go their in the future and this video helped. 👌😉

[@RebeccaTee-kz8zl]

Thanks so much for saving us from making a huge mistake!! lol we want to go SO bad, we want to take a family trip to Japan with the kids so we are trying to plan on a school vacation week I live on the East coast of the US I would’ve been so frickin pissed if we went on Christmas vacation week, did all that flying and spent all the money getting there for everything to be closed so thank you again 😁

[@hulahickey6959]

Such a great video. Its si=o useful kmowing the holidays. Especially golden week.

[@vguy488]

Hi Allison! Hope you're enjoying BG3 and I really hope you're doing the whole "Owlbear from the top rope" meme dmg. Yes, this is a thing and I love it. I and my travel buddy will be visiting Japan in early to mid October, starting from Osaka -> Nara -> Kyoto -> Tokyo and squeezing in a day trip to Kamakura. It's a shame we'll probably miss the full beauty of the fall leaves, but there's always a next time. Thank you for the comprehensive visiting guide; which being absolute honest, would have been a god-send a few months ago when we were in the early planning stages. It was only after a lot of study that we arrived at the conclusion that October is among the best times of year to visit Japan; not too hot or cold, crowds thin out a bit and a healthy sprinkle of lesser known festivals here and there. Cheers!

[@4869shk]

Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

[@KayCeeTX21]

I’m wanting to visit Japan with my husband and son. He’s 8 now. I’m thinking we may wait a year. Thanks to your very informative video I’m thinking we may shoot for november. It sounds just about perfect! ❤

[@RonaldoSanchez-g1y]

I'm going Feb 8-23, my work gave me the extra few days outside the 2 weeks because I showed them the difference in air fare was like over 1,000 (my RT ticket is 1200)

[@emilio3570]

Yo, i will be there from 16. feb. to 05. march too😂 i just hope it will not be top cold

[@tapupicka6467]

I’m from panhandle Florida and my family are coming to Japan end of May till first week of June. Do you recommend bring sweater still? I’m so excited! Thank you for this video!

[@Foodie.206]

I'm visiting Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto for the first time at the end of June to early July 2024. Due to the children's school schedule, the summer is the only time we can go. No way around it. (Sigh, I've always had to pay a higher price for peak season and summer travel.) I've heard about the rain and hopefully being from Seattle will prepare me. We don't do well in the heat and humidity so we booked as soon as school lets out.

[@planwithelizabeth]

great little video, will def consider these dates for future planning!

[@elliotc88]

Thanks for the headsup - just changed my itinerary around to avoid Golden Week!

[@allmusic844]

Great information! I'm Japanese and would like to add that we have no fireworks or popular celebration for the new year countdown. Only raditional temple or shrine pray for the new year. There maybe something small somewhere, but nothing big. I always feels sorry for the tourists waiting for something happening in Shibuya. . . 😢 Oh, big clubs have countdown though with huge monitor and possibly confetti... I actually recommend to see the new year's sunrise aroud the Mt. Fuji area rather than countdown. （We usually have clear weather on January 1st）

[@yomarcelojeje]

Thanks for this! Great info.

[@2000Renegade]

Nice...I'm coming for new year's celebrations...

[@ellen_globetrotter3783]

Great video! thanks for sharing all this information !

[@stephanieli2669]

Golden week! That was the week I visited Japan in 2017, which also coincides with Chinese Labor Day week (before Covid and Chinese tourists flooded international destinations)……Kyoto was packed! I stayed by Kyoto Station and was totally clueless how crowded it’d get until I got there…every bullet train I was on was packed! All the shrines in Kyoto, packed! Osaka, packed!

[@susanma4899]

Now that I'm sitting in my nice cool American house, it's hard to imagine or remember the heat I endured a couple weeks ago. I had a fabulous time in Japan, but I remember one day in Kyoto going into a shop and my clothing was just sticking to me, like someone had dumped a bucket of water over my head. THAT'S how sweaty I was. Somehow I just lived with it, I just accepted the fact that I was going to be dripping with sweat as soon as I went outside.

[@vinnieboombotz2001]

Was just in Kyoto for Obon. I agree with the heat and humidity!

[@timlee7227]

Great info 👍. Not sure if you like summer or not though 😆

[@AllisoninTokyo]

hmmmmm 🧐

[@XMegaJuni]

Thinking about March. Good or bad?

[@diddlybop]

I’m going in November Im So excited!

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks for explaining! We enjoy visiting Japan in winter, summer, and fall (we avoid the major holidays). Our next trip will be my first time to visit during cherry blossom season 🌸. I'm very excited!

[@sunnydaylia]

Thank you for this very informative video! 😊

[@Shikei85]

Thank you! I'm hoping to visit next spring and this was really helpful for thinking about dates :)

[@missyrabbit5250]

this was very helpful

[@nikt8410]

Lovely video and I agree with November for visiting. Do you know when schools break up for end of year and when school holidays are? 😊

[@911awakening]

I knew I liked you!! You’re from Florida!! 😅 what part? We’re in central FL, winter garden. Thank you for this great content! You’re great!

[@AnneYhung]

Will be there in November and we can't wait :)

[@catarinaferreira4110]

Great video!! Thank youuu 🥺 what would be the best time to visit okinawa and being able to swim? 🥺❤️

[@myles_nyc8431]

I was just talking with a few of my friends about going to Japan next year around the 1st week of May so happy I watched this video I was thinking maybe the third or forth week of May

[@frankie3213]

I echo your sentiments about summer. We are from tropical Queensland, Australia and we thought we were going to melt in August. We also found spring/cherry blossoms in March/April very cold. Planning next trip for late October 😊.

[@monicahatim4670]

Late October-early November is great

[@elebroski]

Thanks for this! Really helped me book my trip 😊

[@GariusMarius]

This was informative and helped out a newbie visitor to Japan! Thank you!

[@suzyq3746]

Great info Allison. Thank you 😊

[@ethxo6734]

I wanted to visit and be there to celebrate my sons 1st birthday on April 30th, so much for that plan 😅

[@xo7454]

I am going on Dec 29-Jan 8. I just want a laid back, low-key New Years and good food!

[@hippo156]

i already book on early may.. and after being know that was a golden week... ohhh may.. what should i do!!

[@Ishin69]

Well I'm coming tomorrow so let's goooo 😂 Let's see if this was a mistake

[@elSean]

Was it?

[@Ishin69]

@@elSean weatherwise it was 😂 japanese summers are no joke, it's unbelievably humid

[@leelahandcoffee1712]

went to osaka during the last wk of august. I enjoyed it actually, I'm from the Philippines so the heat was not a stranger. However, unlike PH there was no traffic, smog, and pollution. What a win. Will be going back, Tokyo this time, end of Feb 2024 for the Miura sakura.

[@TheItrucker]

I wish I knew about Golden Week before I booked my flight to Tokyo. Now I know why there was a price dip from US...maybe? I will be in Japan between 4/24-30.

[@mrsthe97]

Thanks for the great advice!

[@splitdecision8040]

Excellent job with this Review. That Summer Heat in Hiroshima will make you question life. It’s torture 😂 😮‍💨

[@lucky247365]

For November you should highlight labor Day. I had a ride surprise when I was trying to book a hotel to find out pretty much all 4-5 class hotels were going for minimum $1200 USD per night with many going for near 3-4,000 USD. Insane!!!!