Japanese Seasons: Months Top [work]
The peak of summer festivities. Experience the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto or the Awa Odori dance festival in Tokushima. If the heat is too much, head to the cooler mountains of Hokkaido . Autumn (September – November): The Fiery Foliage
April (Sakura) or November (Autumn Leaves). japanese seasons months top
Mid-January to February or early June (the "off-peak" windows). The peak of summer festivities
Here is the definitive guide to the Japanese seasons and the top experiences for every month of the year. Autumn (September – November): The Fiery Foliage April
The awakening. Early bloomers like plum blossoms ( ume ) appear first. By late March, the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) season begins in the south (Kyushu and Shikoku) and reaches Tokyo.
Peak Sakura. This is the time for hanami (flower-viewing parties) under the trees. Parks in Tokyo and Kyoto are at their liveliest.
The sweet spot. The humidity is gone, and the skies are clear. It is arguably the best month for outdoor sightseeing and visiting shrines.





