Japan travel planning

Japan Seasons Guide

Explore Japan by season and region — when each season happens and where to go in every region.

Choose a season, click a region on the Japan map, and see the best timing, weather, highlights, and recommended places.

Selected season

🌸Spring in Japan

March – May. Cherry blossoms, mild weather, flowers, and the new school and work season.

Months: Mar, Apr, May

Cherry blossomsPlum blossomsNemophilaFresh greenerySpring festivals

Click a region

This first version uses major regions instead of prefectures, so it stays simple and easy to read.

Chubu selected. See the updated guide below.

Season strength:TopGoodLower

Recommended places

This list updates when you change the season or region.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Toyama/Nagano

Spring snow wall route after opening season.

Best time: Mid-April to late June

Snow wallScenery

Check trail, road, ropeway, and bus conditions; mountain weather can change quickly and seasonal closures are possible.

Fuji Five Lakes

Yamanashi

Spring views of Mt Fuji with cherry blossoms if timing is right.

Mt FujiPhotos

Takato Castle Ruins Park

Nagano

Known for beautiful cherry blossoms in the mountains.

SakuraMountain trip

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