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.

Kansai selected. See the updated guide below.

Season strength:TopGoodLower

Recommended places

This list updates when you change the season or region.

Philosopher’s Path

Kyoto

Popular canal-side cherry blossom walk.

Sakura walkKyoto

Nara Park

Nara

Cherry blossoms, deer, temples, and easy family sightseeing.

FamilyTemples

Osaka Castle Park

Osaka

Convenient city cherry blossom spot.

City tripSakura

Open the Japan map, compare destinations, and jump into detailed area guides for each city.