Japan Summer Planning Guide
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Күн бұрынSummer in Japan is coming. Here are some uniquely Japanese Summer insights you need to know BEFORE you go to Japan. Because Japan can actually be the BEST time to go if you plan accordingly!
Japan might be going through big changes and tourism has finally returned, Every video might tell you to keep away from Japan during the summer but there are unique cultural experiences for you lucky tourists. So here are some Essential Japan Summer tips, important things you need to know before you go, recommended festivals and cultural events and things you shouldn’t miss in Japan’s Summer season including a Japan Summer guide!
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00:00 Everyone tells you NOT to go to Japan in the Summer
00:23 Why you should Trust this video
00:38 Why you SHOULD go to Japan in SUMMER
01:28 Where and What should you do?
02:19 Why Tohoku
02:36 Sendai Tanabata Matsuri
03:25 Akita Kanto Matsuri
04:26 Morioka Sansa Odori Matsuri
05:31 Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
07:24 What to pack for summer in Japan
09:15 Planning is important
#japan #japantravel #japansummer
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Why isn’t anyone mentioning the super cute little girl dancing in the Matauri?! Did you miss it?
@towada1066 2 ай бұрын
hmmm,... when I have to go back to Japan, I mostly ignore children. Especially for the ones riding the bus and train alone, they are just trying to get to school or home. The one thing I appreciate is that in kabuki and noh, children are brought up in the theater with their own unique roles.
@SamuraiIndie Ай бұрын
Thank you for the information :D
@kizuna2002 2 ай бұрын
Just needed this! Thank you sooo much 💪🏻🥰
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Perfect timing .. still hot though just try to get north and make the most of festivals
@NekoAshiJapan 2 ай бұрын
I love the sound of cicadas in Summer ❤
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
me too... in a way :)
@msgeen 2 ай бұрын
You're making me more interested in traveling to Japan during the summer. 😊
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
You should! but dont be fooled its still hot.. but those festivals make it so worth it
@thedavisbrothers7657 2 ай бұрын
Another awesome video. Thankyou from Australia
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it In happy with this one
@TheRedValue 2 ай бұрын
I've only once been to Tohouko briefly, but there certainly are a lot of cool things shown in this video that I would also like to see
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Tohoku in the summer over the festival season is AMAZING i totally recommend it
@PattyDelace 27 күн бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you so much
@NinjaMonkeyguy 26 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@saikagyaru 2 ай бұрын
Something to surely consider. Those lantern festivals look epic!!! Have to plan an additional trip for summer to Tohoku. I always worried about the humidity and not being able to eat well, haha. Im sold on all of these amazing features. Wowzah!!!!❤🎏
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Tohoku and the North of Japan has a totally amazing vibe, although it can still be hot and some humidity during the day in the morning and the evenings things are very different and refreshing!
@asdfsadf67 2 ай бұрын
going in June. Hoping for the best
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
It’s gonna be nice I’m sure
@IainMacaulayce 2 ай бұрын
I have been forunate to visit Japan in the other three seasons, should plan fo rthis one too. Thanks
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
If you do then heading North is the key, especially if you already done the golden triangle! .. It will still be hot, you simply can't escape the heat but its more manageable, especially in the evenings and mornings
@adayala2006 Ай бұрын
Going this August!
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
awesome any places I mention?
@psprog 2 ай бұрын
Can't wait for my next trip in July - first week up in Hokkaido then week in Tokyo. Should be interesting I'm curious about this legendary humid heat lol!
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Oh you'll soon find out! haha
@kenyagomez9240 2 күн бұрын
This video made me smile. Thank you!!
@NinjaMonkeyguy 23 сағат бұрын
Yes!! I’m glad
@rjl310 2 ай бұрын
I arrived in Osaka, May 10th. I’m currently in Fukuoka. I’ll be leaving from Tokyo on June 1st. My two previous trips here were both at the end of September/ beginning of October. I will not be coming here again early, mid or end of summer. Lol It almost doesn’t matter what the warm/hot temperature is: the humidity makes it miserable. Next trip here I’m planning to go north to Hokkaido.
@NoctLightCloud 2 ай бұрын
NO WAY😂 I accidentally guessed your next video topic😆🤌 You know your audience well!
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
You did! ... well my core audience anyway haha
@Misterwee16 3 күн бұрын
Going in August to experience Sendai Tanabata! Thank you for the helpful video!!
@NinjaMonkeyguy 23 сағат бұрын
If you can add morioka I would!!!
@cvodb 2 ай бұрын
Will forward to a friend who might be going this Summer.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
thanks
@nirmaladhani1811 2 ай бұрын
Coco Curry is realy tasty. Good recommendation!❤
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
now i want a curry!
@ductritran8637 2 ай бұрын
I will visit japan 2 months in July and August with the main goal is followed these cultures festival , I did it before in 2016 -2017 now time to redo again . My favourite are the Osaka Matsuri and the Kyoto Gion matsuri .
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Did you get a chance to do the Tohoku summer festivals? I think Gion and Osaka are way too crowder for my liking but glad i did them previously
@kpang 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video!! I see so many comments saying “avoid Japan in summer!” It’s the only time we can go, so I hope to be prepared!
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
I mean .. if you plan well for summer ITS GOING TO BE HOT but it’s going to be amazing too! Just wanted a positive video out there lol
@kpang 2 ай бұрын
Yup! Planning well is key!
@An1Hun 2 ай бұрын
I just came back from Japan, traveled in May. I'm going back in July/Aug to feel the heat :D
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
get ready! hehe
@nobodynothing00000 Ай бұрын
I'm not going back to next April. I want to go back last week Aug/first week of Sept. to catch the end of baseball season but there are so many other places I haven't visited yet
@spun_01 2 ай бұрын
Shoutout to the Hakodate Minato Matsuri (Hakodate Port Festival). I participated in this festival in my teenage years (sister city sporting/cultural exchange) and I've been back to it once since to observe, and it is an incredible Matsuri.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Hakodate is a nice city! the festival must be nice too!
@spun_01 2 ай бұрын
@@NinjaMonkeyguy I still remember how to do the Squid Dance!
@charleston01 14 күн бұрын
Just finished my summer trip and you can work around the heat! Tokyo is indeed hot and humid but I woke up early in the morning to walk around, went back to the hotel around 2.00pm for a nap and then back out around 5.30/6.00pm. Or do indoor activities (you can't get enough of Don Qui). Also did a Tohoku roadtrip where the weather was a little cooler, although with more rain. Must go places: Dewa Sanzan, Ginzan Onsen, Tsurunoyu Onsen and Jodogahama Beach!
@kevnosity Ай бұрын
I’ve been to Singapore and HK in July and August , and the heat and humidity was crazy. I hope Japan isn’t worse!
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
prob similar
@FollowTheSunAustralia 2 ай бұрын
Seems planning around festivals are the way to go in summer , it's good that websites allow bookings with free cancellations , I'd definitely be booking those now who ever plans to go, you've given me a different perspective on summer Ninja I'm so sick of the heat
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
I think they key for summer travel is 1) festivals 100% and 2) Heading North.. It's still going to be hot but the evenings give you releif and the festivals keep you energised
@axios101 2 ай бұрын
Nice!
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@axios101 2 ай бұрын
@@NinjaMonkeyguy I prepared a very serious and important question for my upcoming trip to Japan to ask You... but...😅 actually I cannot remember it...😭
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
@@axios101 oops
@axios101 2 ай бұрын
@@NinjaMonkeyguy I remembered and posted a dedicated comment...😅
@markg155 2 ай бұрын
Japan (the North that is) during summer for the trip after the next one it is 😉
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
It’s still hot though just more pleasant especially in the morning and evenings Hokkaido even cooler :)
@henrysmom1742 Ай бұрын
Going for two weeks in August. Going with a good attitude, cool clothes and sandals and a less intense itinerary to allow for slow days
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
good plan!
@kevnosity Ай бұрын
Same here!!! I am packing fans , cooking packs for necks , sun umbrella etc 😂.
@Kaze_o 2 ай бұрын
I'm definitely going to Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka! Have you been there already? You didn't mention it.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Yes I have been, it was one of the most crowded matsuri ive ever experienced! .. i didnt mention because I really think that going North is a better option
@metrix8155 2 ай бұрын
I'll be going to Japan in two weeks and will be staying there for a month. Had a question. I've heard that IC cards can be used throughout the whole country, but I'm wondering I you can also top them up anywhere. I will be starting with Tokyo so will get a suica, but I'll go to Hokkaido after that, and won't be bake in Tokyo until the very end. Can I top up the balance on my suica while in Hokkaido. Much appreciated ❤
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Hey yes you shouldn’t have a problem topping up.. just be aware that sometimes some locations might have lines that are not compatible with Suica, if this is the case and you’re going to be using those bus or train lines you should ask to see if there is a day pass as this will make it much easier than fumbling with coins at every stop :)
@fmtikitakamaster 2 ай бұрын
I have been to Japan 5 times, and 3 of those times were in summer, Japanese summer is great, except for typhoon, while for me the heat is not so much different from my country
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
wow what country are you from?! I do love summer, I complain about the humidity but there's something special in the area during that season
@fmtikitakamaster 2 ай бұрын
@@NinjaMonkeyguy i am from North Italy and humidity here is quite high. I do not know how long you have been living in Japan, but to give you an example: I went to Japan in August 2018 last time, I did not feel any difference in humidity with my city. The first time I went to Tokyo it was July 2003 and I felt some difference. It's because of climate change
@can_classicphysique Ай бұрын
Appreciate your video! I just booked my first trip to Tokyo from July 27 to August 18. Got in total 21 nights. Do you think it’s feasible to travel Tokyo-Hokkaido-Osaka-Kyoto in those 21 days? My idea would be to stay a few days in Tokyo, then go to the North to catch the summer festivals and then fly down to Osaka / Kyoto and finally back to Tokyo 🥹
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
Yes! Doable !!
@revanshy498 Ай бұрын
I just had a quick question about summer festivals in Japan. I am looking to possible going to the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri and/or the Akita Kanto Matsuri this year. These festivals range a couple days in duration(3-4 days). I was wondering if there were pros and cons to going to visit the festivals towards the beginning, middle, or end days of their duration . Any input appreciated. Thank you for your time
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
I think the main issue is making it to the festivals, there I know that the last day of Aomori festival they release the floats but this might mean not making it to the one in Akita, in this occasion I’d try to prioritise efficiency.. oh and I 100% recommend you include morioka if you can!
@jimross7648 2 ай бұрын
Well, although I've been home for Japan for a whole week, I'm almost ready to return. I got home to 16 degrees Celsius which was nice. I was already over heating at 25 degrees Celsius. I wore short sleeved tee shirts mostly, and an open jacket, while the local residents were in sweaters and warm coats. They thought I was crazy, and must be freezing but no. I was home a whole 3 days when temperature dropped to -3 degrees Celsius and we got three centimetres of snow, and yes I felt cold for the day and a half it lasted. Now, Japan in summer even the Northern areas would be tough on my Canadian temperature regulation. However, I really want to attend the Matsuri's mentioned, but I think I'd melt given the temperatures and humidity. Plus and Negatives.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
yes its still hot Jim! no escaping especially if you are from Canada!! but they are SO WORTH IT! Im buzzing from just watching my own video lol
@towada1066 2 ай бұрын
The North is a little difficult for me. I really like Aomori Prefecture, but I cannot speak their dialect,... it is definitely not standard Japanese. The buna and hiba trees here are so beautiful. The oil from the hiba tree is especially scented. Then again, I just am always afraid hiking here because of the bears.
@TheMrMikle 2 ай бұрын
So i get there in a week to backpack the country for 2 months any Tips?
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
meet locals, check out the local calendar and enjoy your trip!
@bidisharoy0704 Ай бұрын
Hi, I plan to visit Japan in the first two weeks of August. Since this is my first trip, I would want to see the usual cities. Is this a good idea? Will the heat be too unbearable to explore?
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
I think that since this is the first trip It also is a good idea to visit top places.. but I'd try to maybe spend 3 or 4 days out of your trip exploring the north and maybe trying to get to a festival there!
@geralt7144 2 ай бұрын
The weirdest festival is always on the first Sunday of April. かなまら祭り😏
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Indeed but .. quite low key in comparison from what I see
@towada1066 2 ай бұрын
私に言わせれば、... なんか,,... I do not think this is weird,... the festival is for the protection of women from disease. Always I hate danjiri and onbashira festivals ... people always get hurt and sometimes die ...
@godswarriorprincess4526 2 ай бұрын
We'll go there last week of June.. Is it too hot there
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Cooler than the rest of Japan :)
@hamburgersmmmmmm 2 ай бұрын
Went last summer and I will say that while it was low tourism it definitely was high heat. When I go back I think I'll sacrifice the low tourism for better weather.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
Did you head north?
@hamburgersmmmmmm 2 ай бұрын
@@NinjaMonkeyguy would've liked to, but no. Spent my time in and around Tokyo and Kyoto.
@user-yg1se5ug4k 2 ай бұрын
@@hamburgersmmmmmm hi, was it really that bad ? ( I'm planning to book for this july and I'm hesitant
@hamburgersmmmmmm 2 ай бұрын
@@user-yg1se5ug4k I had a great experience overall and if you have the chance to go, do it! I loved that there weren't a ton of tourists when I went. It is doable, but your days might feel longer because of the heat. (just not in a good way) Also, learn to use the underground and trains as much as possible (there are a few stations that are pretty underground extensive) Obviously if you're gonna be outside, stay hydrated and bring a rag for wiping your brow/neck.
@user-yg1se5ug4k 2 ай бұрын
@hamburgersmmmmmm thank you for answer, I just booked for July. So I hope I'll survive the heat 😂
@johnnacke4134 2 ай бұрын
My wife and I will be taking a Japan tour this summer from June 21 to July 6….
@nekono2323 2 ай бұрын
ようこそ、日本へ。楽しい旅を満喫してくださいね
@johnnacke4134 2 ай бұрын
@@nekono2323 arigato gozaimasu😀🌻
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
theres a lot to do in Japan, escape the crowds!
@herbayusamsung2212 Ай бұрын
Hei me too, I'll be on Kanto area this time
@dfvsmaster 28 күн бұрын
Him saying you should plan in advance... Me watching this video one month before my visit (I don't even have my passport yet nor my flight or accomodation) 👀
@NinjaMonkeyguy 28 күн бұрын
Still more advance than some people hehe think of the positive you now know
@xxnezuxx1292 Ай бұрын
Hey. I travel mid august to end august to japan. Tokyo, kyoto.... How can i imagine the heat? Im working in a bakery, theres 100% humidity and 30°. Is this a comparison? Im from germany, so the weather outside is more mid. Should i be afraid? Thats the only thing i got issues from this trip :/
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
Ive never been in a bakery kitchen.. but prob leaning that way lol
@quattro5958 Ай бұрын
I'm also going in August. Some people say it's like hell, but I think most of them are exaggerating.
@xxnezuxx1292 Ай бұрын
Yeah. Thats what i think too
@NinjaMonkeyguy Ай бұрын
@@quattro5958 not exaggerating lol 😹
@towada1066 2 ай бұрын
hmmm,... the Tanabata are called fukinagashi, they actually represent the threads of yarn Orihime uses to weave clothing. I do not know why Sendai celebrates in August, it should be July 7th. For packing, I think umbrella, tenugui, fan and especially ice necklace. I would never wear shorts in temple, especially during ceremony.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
it was originally based on the lunar calendar, the festival's traditional date falls about a month later than the Gregorian calendar's July 7th, often aligning it with August. So you could argue the other way round
@towada1066 2 ай бұрын
@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm,... I am not sure if Vega and Altair stars align in August ... 7th July is always easy to remember because it is my Osaka relative's birthday (!)
@KyoyaTategamiLEO 23 күн бұрын
Laughs in Florida man
@NinjaMonkeyguy 20 күн бұрын
Ooh why?
@KyoyaTategamiLEO 20 күн бұрын
@@NinjaMonkeyguy because it gets extremely hot and humid as well during summer here
@NinjaMonkeyguy 20 күн бұрын
@@KyoyaTategamiLEO oh I’ve heard plenty of Florida people complain of the heat and humidity in Japan too!
@diamonddoom1538 2 ай бұрын
Is Japans rainy season also in Summer?
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
rain will be on and off during summer even when the rainy season ends
@spun_01 2 ай бұрын
My tip: Do not go hiking through the Nagano mountains wearing black at the start of August unless you want to suffer horse-fly bite induced blood loss. It was an unforgettable day, but we weren't planning on running 4km of it to get away from the horse flies in 35c heat.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
sounds unforgettably something you might want to forget
@gsr4535 2 ай бұрын
Japan is interesting but a little over-rated thanks to endless KZfaq fans gushing endlessly about it. The Japanese are rules OBSESSED to the point of neuroses and not always friendly to tourists. Sell food on the street but get yelled at for eating the food on the street. Can't take photos of your family and friends in many areas, without getting scolded. It's interesting to visit once but that's about enough for me.
@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 ай бұрын
I think that content creators are more obsessed with the rules than japanese locals personally but yep many rules , works for some travellers not for all.. japan is even better if you head out of the normal tourist trail
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