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.

Kyushu selected. See the updated guide below.

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Recommended places

This list updates when you change the season or region.

Kawachi Wisteria Garden

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

Private hillside gardens famous for long tunnels of wisteria that typically peak around late April or early May.

Best time: Late April to early May

WisteriaPhotography

Spring admission may require advance, date-specific tickets; check the garden's current rules before visiting.

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto

Historic castle area with spring scenery.

CastleSakura

Beppu

Oita

Hot spring city that works well before summer humidity.

OnsenFood

Nagasaki

Good spring city trip with history and harbor views.

HistoryCity walk

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