WHEN TO VISIT JAPAN (and when NOT to!) 🍡 seasons, dates, advice

WHEN TO VISIT JAPAN (and when NOT to!) 🍡 seasons, dates, advice | japan travel guide

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Watch this to know when to AVOID coming to Japan and when the best times of year are for travel!
After living in Japan for five years, the importance surrounding the contrast of the different seasons has rubbed off on me 🤧 So now I'm here today to tell you what the best times of year I think are to visit Japan and the ones you ABSOLUTELY should avoid if possible!! There are a lot of holidays not reflected on the calendar so it's very easy for tourists to accidentally come during a bad time of year and as a result their trip isn't as good...don't get me wrong, if your trip happens to be in one of the bad times of year to visit, you will still have a great time, but everything will...require more planning, let's say 💦
What do you think? Let me know if there are any more times you'd like to mention down below or let me how your trip to Japan was and what time of year you've visited in if you've come before!!
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WHEN TO VISIT JAPAN (and when NOT to!) 🍡 seasons, dates, advice | japan travel guide

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@AllisoninTokyo 8 ай бұрын

I AM BACK!!!! 😤 Sorry I was busy playing Baldur's Gate 3 and getting sick :) ADDITIONAL TIP! There are many types of cherry blossoms that bloom at different times in Spring!! Four main ones, in order of blooming, are: kawazu, shidare, somei yoshino, and yae ✍ Please look these up if you are concerned you will miss the blossoms in spring!! ALSO, it is truly amazing I totally forgot to mention Obon even though I literally filmed this during Obon like omg HOW!!!!!!

@katheriner9194 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the different kinds of sakura blooming, I always thought they bloomed only at one time, all at once haha! Also, I just found you this week (new subscriber! 🙌) and I LOVE all your videos (found your apartment ones first, then started watching all your vlogs - out of order though lol - video 2 years ago, then from this year, then from a year ago, etc). I really appreciate all the effort you put into getting footage and editing it together, it really feels like I'm walking down the street with you (or I guess more accurately digitally ghosting the streets 👻)! I'm also from Florida (twinsies haha), but I probably will never go to Japan myself 🥲 so again LOVE that I can vicariously experience Japan through your content 🥰 Thanks again for all your hard work!

@southcoastinventors6583 8 ай бұрын

Now you have StarField to look forward too in September

@KillerTacos54 8 ай бұрын

Baldur’s Gate 3 is sooo good, glad you’re enjoying it

@raphdude8073 8 ай бұрын

Allison, great video! Subscribed!! Hope you are well! Is Vernal Equinox day, March 20, a problem day? Is everything closed that day, such as Lawson’s, 7-11, or Familymart?

@snowqueen855 7 ай бұрын

Is march a good time to go to tokyo just wondering

@aDot89 8 ай бұрын

My brother and I are travelling to Japan on November and we seriously cannot wait. Has been on my list for years!!!❤

@etherdog 8 ай бұрын

Allison, you had great explanations for each month--more comprehensive than I've seen on other channels. Well done!

@Lesandira 7 ай бұрын

This is a super helpful video, I'll make sure to keep it bookmarked for when I plan my Japan trip.

@sisterblissuk9253 8 ай бұрын

Hope you are feeling better. Me and my sister are visiting for the first time in November *2023, super excited to taste all the autumn foods and see the trees! Thank you for the vid

@stephenking8505 Ай бұрын

I had November this year earmarked as when I was thinking of coming to Japan and this video has just made my day as it sounds like the perfect time to visit. Thanks for the upload

@Msxallisonwonderland 8 ай бұрын

I would also note that the second half of March is also really expensive. This is when school finishes for the year and the work year ends. A lot of children are out of school which means a lot of people are going on holiday, as well. If you are going to come in winter, the end of January to the end of February will be your cheapest time of winter.

@areasevenpro 7 ай бұрын

I traveled across Japan last May, from Nagasaki to Tokyo. Aside from the heavy rains during my stay in Nagasaki and Yokohama, as well as occasional showers in Osaka and Tokyo, the weather was fine. I'll be visiting Hokkaido in February for the annual winter festival. It'll be my first time in a long time to experience extreme cold temperatures.

@xinbei5434 8 ай бұрын

I visited Japan last year in early-mid November and went to Kawaguchiko to see Mt Fuji. Best experience ever! Love the autumn season in Japan!

@ShafiraAnindita-qd9jt 3 ай бұрын

Any recommendation of spots to visit in Kawaguchiko during fall in mid november?

@rileyhines1740 Ай бұрын

How was the weather

@Big12rocks 8 ай бұрын

Planning a trip to Japan for three weeks in November of 2024. I spent three years in Kyushu and the Chugoku region of western Honshu over 40 years ago and am so excited to finally be going back! Way, way, way overdue! Will spend a few days in Tokyo and then the majority of the remaining time in Kansai down to Shimonoseki. Can’t wait!

@clownearound5751 8 ай бұрын

Hi Allison, glad that you’re feeling better again. Very interesting video which I think would help a lot for anyone visiting Japan, like you said planning is key and is very much true for all travel. The Autumn time would be my preference for a visit and is hands down my favourite season anyway, the colour change has always been a highlight for me. Thank you for sharing this with everyone and looking forward to seeing more as the year continues. Best wishes

@AllisoninTokyo 8 ай бұрын

Autumn is so beautiful 🌟

@helenwalder272 8 ай бұрын

We just came back from Japan. Spent the 1st 3 weeks of August there. Yes it was hot and humid, but there are always shops etc with aircon😊. We had the best time despite the heat.

@Jordan-pf9ws 8 ай бұрын

Planning my family's first trip for next year. I learned allot from your video and the comments. I think I'll book to arrive the week after golden week.

@Shikei85 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm hoping to visit next spring and this was really helpful for thinking about dates :)

@GariusMarius 8 ай бұрын

This was informative and helped out a newbie visitor to Japan! Thank you!

@planwithelizabeth 8 ай бұрын

great little video, will def consider these dates for future planning!

@ellen_globetrotter3783 8 ай бұрын

Great video! thanks for sharing all this information !

@VanillaCoke1956 8 ай бұрын

My friends and I actually went to Kawazu this year and saw the Sakura in full bloom in the second half of February! It's one of my favouritre memories from my year in Japan because it was relatively empty, not too crowded, the river lined with sakura trees, the nice festival food, the vibes... it was amazing. February in general is a pretty good time to be in Japan. Yeah, there's no Autumn colours and, except for the Kawazu, no cherry trees but there are fewer tourists.

@AllisoninTokyo 8 ай бұрын

Ooo that sounds amazing, I’ve always wanted to go! I also like February, being an off time means that tourists sites are a bit less crowded:)

@VanillaCoke1956 8 ай бұрын

@@AllisoninTokyo Definitely try to go if you can! The "proper" pink variants of the sakura tree are so much more beautiful than the somei yoshino in my opinion. There are plenty of places in Tokyo that have Kawazu or some of the other pink trees (some late blooming ones too!) There's a river in Koto-ku near Kiba station for example or Komatsugawa promenade near Higashi-ojima station. It's pretty far outside the center of Tokyo but if you live in Japan, I think you won't run into many tourists in that spot aside Japanese ones/locals.

@raaaaaaaaaaaaaay 5 ай бұрын

@@VanillaCoke1956 #ask so we could get kawazu sakura in some places, or just 1 place with kawazu sakura? Thank you..

@xxxnamkhaxxx 4 ай бұрын

this is super helpful!!! thank you! February it is.

@user-zi1ze2ks5o 3 ай бұрын

only Kawazu there's blooms? I am going to Japan Feb 8-23

@GoGoNihonGo 8 ай бұрын

These are really good tips to anyone trying to figure out when they should come 🇯🇵✨

@reddwarfhead 8 ай бұрын

This was very informative, thanks!

@elebroski 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Really helped me book my trip 😊

@xXNekou 8 ай бұрын

I visited Japan in May this year, avoided Golden Week, and I was very happy with my decision, because for the whole trip the weather was lovely, not cold, but not too hot either (between 18C and 30C I think), and mostly sunny (spent 2 weeks in Tokyo area and it rained only for like 3 or 4 days) :)

@DireBox9990 5 ай бұрын

Hi, did you visit japan 1-2 weeks after the golden week or before? How was the hotel rates, traffics, crowds etc? I’m planning to visit Japan around April-May next year as well. Any tips would be much appreciated!

@xXNekou 5 ай бұрын

@@DireBox9990 I think it was after the Golden Week, and it was our first time in Japan so we cannot really compare rates and traffic to anything. For hotels you can find cheap ones so it all depend on your budget and how big of a room you need. We paid around 800 pounds for Henn na Hotel for 13 nights. It was in Asakusa, great location, but the room was smaller than what you usually get in Europe I think.

@carloscruz-sz4qo 3 ай бұрын

This is great we are going from May 9th to 21st so similar to yours.. I did it on popurpuse to avoid golden week

@su-art20 8 ай бұрын

I am planning to visit Japan 2024 and your videos is soooo informative! Awesome! Love it!

@mrslia301 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video! 😊

@Cwaly 8 ай бұрын

thank you for all the info! this video was super helpful for me! i'll be visiting from a couple weeks before christmas all the way to a little after valentine's day. it's safe to say i'm looking forward to it😅

@maniacton5222 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Im planning to go their in the future and this video helped. 👌😉

@sakurachanmemory8921 8 ай бұрын

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year , when the weather is not so cold, everything is so colorful. Best of all, food is prepared according to this season. Sanma fish is delcious in Fall season.

@suzyq3746 8 ай бұрын

Great info Allison. Thank you 😊

@Thesadsadgame 8 ай бұрын

Gonna be in Japan the first two weeks of December! Super excited 🎉

@MrsCrunchie 4 ай бұрын

Family and I are planning on coming and spending Halloween in Toyko this year, this video was helpful in that I picked the "correct" time to visit.

@hideokogawa 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your detail information. It's really right. I (a Japanese)don't like summer too. And I'd like to add to information. Between after golden week to the middle of June, new green leaves are very beautiful. Especially, at Kyoto. This period is other best season for sightseeing though rainy sometimes.

@elliotc88 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the headsup - just changed my itinerary around to avoid Golden Week!

@hulahickey6959 8 ай бұрын

Such a great video. Its si=o useful kmowing the holidays. Especially golden week.

@juliad6201 Ай бұрын

I never thought of coming to Japan around Halloween (my favorite holiday), but now I'm intrigued and will look into it more. Thanks!

@oriondragos5876 8 ай бұрын

Headed to Japan next month, can’t wait!

@jajabrownie1 3 ай бұрын

How was it!

@Lisareads72 8 ай бұрын

I was literally thinking about when I would plan a trip for 2024. November it is! Thank you for a great video!

@salleycat 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! Planning a 2024 fall trip and was planning for november 🙏🏻

@patriciamurashige6879 8 ай бұрын

I love visiting Japan in Feb.. the winter is beautiful skies are blue and the cold is very tolerable!! I hate hot and humid so not travel in the summer for me!!

@stevenelson3515 6 ай бұрын

We were in Japan earlier this year and, yes, we hit Golden Week. But it wasn’t terrible. Trains were a little busier than usual, but that was about it. We saw the places we wanted to see and the crowds, while definitely larger, were not overwhelming. It also helped that we booked our flights and hotels before Japan officially reopened, so we got great fares on ANA Premium Economy and great rates, using points, at IHG hotels. Using the points meant we could cancel with no fees, and the fare with ANA had no change fees either. But all went well. We did, unfortunately, miss out on Cherry Blossoms, but that was the only negative.

@mariojsworld 8 ай бұрын

Nicely presented travel info about Japan.

@yomarcelojeje 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Great info.

@chuck6290 7 ай бұрын

I really liked being in Japan in the first week of April 2023 because the blooms were just starting to fall off the trees everywhere it was like it was snowing. Very, very, very crowded everywhere though! :)

@jaipiet7762 8 ай бұрын

I'm actually headed there next week to Tokyo, i'm so excited! Also i'm a fellow Floridian and still in Florida, exploring Japan vids...this came up, gotta catch up with your vids and sub ^_^

@nikt8410 8 ай бұрын

Lovely video and I agree with November for visiting. Do you know when schools break up for end of year and when school holidays are? 😊

@mrsthe97 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great advice!

@dosaussiethai2127 8 ай бұрын

I went to Japan from late January to early April 2023. Since my travel locations were fixed I had to move based on those locations, my luck with Sakura was very very bad. It either had not actually bloomed yet or already almost ended. Not that I cared that much because my main purpose was to visit as many ski resorts as I could (I managed to visit 30 resorts plus countless castles, shires, and temples during this time.)

@Kirstx3n 8 ай бұрын

I’m going in two weeks haha I’m so excited ☺️

@Hamid-uo8ye 8 ай бұрын

Hi would love some advice. So we are booked to go in May. I did Google golden week when we booked our trip and it differed slightly to your calendar. We land in Osaka on the 5th do you think this is a massive issue or will we get away with it as it’s the end of the week? What do you recommend to do about Sanja Matsura? Worth staying and watching in Tokyo? Or avoid? Thanks

@damianbrennan5137 8 ай бұрын

We arrive Oct 22. Hoping temps and humidity will be nice and comfortable. Tx for the info.

@robsound8592 8 ай бұрын

Nice video, I think you could have mentioned the typhoon season, specially around September. I really like winter in Tokyo! Lots of sunny days!

@danielwalker26 8 ай бұрын

For sure planning on February. I am fine with the cold.

@jakerex32 11 күн бұрын

We have been to the golden week. And all i can say, its really cool! Lots of people. And i love it! 😂❤

@DL-od9rx 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice. I will target late November for our next trip to Japan 😊

@AllisoninTokyo 8 ай бұрын

great 😌

@vguy488 8 ай бұрын

Hi Allison! Hope you're enjoying BG3 and I really hope you're doing the whole "Owlbear from the top rope" meme dmg. Yes, this is a thing and I love it. I and my travel buddy will be visiting Japan in early to mid October, starting from Osaka -> Nara -> Kyoto -> Tokyo and squeezing in a day trip to Kamakura. It's a shame we'll probably miss the full beauty of the fall leaves, but there's always a next time. Thank you for the comprehensive visiting guide; which being absolute honest, would have been a god-send a few months ago when we were in the early planning stages. It was only after a lot of study that we arrived at the conclusion that October is among the best times of year to visit Japan; not too hot or cold, crowds thin out a bit and a healthy sprinkle of lesser known festivals here and there. Cheers!

@4869shk 3 ай бұрын

Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

@lorelegi 8 ай бұрын

I’m planning to visit Japan in September next year. The only thing that worries me is the weather 🤞🏻

@Tchernobog11 8 ай бұрын

Visiting this year. End November to start of December. By the sound of things, this is the best choice! :D

@MyZenTime 8 ай бұрын

Ooo, off to watch lucky bag videos now 🤩

@MyShQkA 8 ай бұрын

Very helpfull, Thank youuuu 😊

@VerhoevenSimon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips, and I hope you feel better soon. It's always interesting to hear about the cherry blossom calendar, is there actually a tour trip that follows it?

@AllisoninTokyo 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Most tour guides will try to at least point out ones on your route, but if you want more specialized tours around them I think it’s a bit difficult if it isn’t a private tour guide?? If anyone has experience with this I’d love to hear it!!

@Bakapooru 8 ай бұрын

I don't see how a tour company can guarantee cherry blossoms and then plan around them. It's best to be flexible and do it yourself.

@VerhoevenSimon 8 ай бұрын

@@Bakapooru oh not so much a guarantee, but just a trip around Japan based on the schedule with no guarantees.

@ssjgarfield 5 ай бұрын

I'm heading to Japan as part of an organized group tour from March 15 (Arriving on the 16th) untill March 29. Starting in Osaka and visiting Koyasan, Kyoto (With an excursion to Nara), Takayama (With an excursion to Shirakawago), Matsumoto, Kawaguchiko to view Mount Fuji before ending in Tokyo (Including an excursion to Kamakura) I really hope to see some cherry blossoms there when I visit Japan.

@lz738 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@adventuresofuncletony 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am planning a three week trip to Japan in October

@4869shk 3 ай бұрын

Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

@ronniejames2171 4 күн бұрын

I'm also trying to decide between May and October. I'm just worried about typhoon season. But I know each year is unpredictable.

@midaged1746 8 ай бұрын

First trip to Japan (Osaka-Tokyo and cities in between plus Hokkaido) 18-30 December: Highlight in Hokkaido was it was my first time seeing snow plus snowmobiling up the mountains was fun. Second trip to Japan 21-26 April this year:Averaged around 15C -- It was a little chilly for my taste but otherwise pleasant as tourist sites generally only had short queues. My third trip to Japan will be end of this month(last week of Sept) - the temperature forecast range being 20-29C seems very pleasant but I just hope no typhoons will be visiting then. September seems to be an unpopular time to go - airfares and hotel rates are low (and room availability abundant) compared to all other months.

@brittinyhill 8 ай бұрын

My husband and I are going to Tokyo for two weeks starting October 22 this year, and I'm so excited!

@alyssacowan5050 8 ай бұрын

my husband and I are going to spend 2 weeks in Japan too! We leave a few days after you (Oct 28)

@ronniejames2171 4 күн бұрын

How was your trip in October during the typhoon season? I'm split between going late May/early June or October

@missyrabbit5250 5 ай бұрын

this was very helpful

@KayCeeTX21 4 ай бұрын

I’m wanting to visit Japan with my husband and son. He’s 8 now. I’m thinking we may wait a year. Thanks to your very informative video I’m thinking we may shoot for november. It sounds just about perfect! ❤

@Blake110 8 ай бұрын

We’re going in mid-October this year, can’t wait!

@4869shk 3 ай бұрын

Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

@Itami95 8 ай бұрын

We’ve been in Kyoto over New Year. Made sure we didn’t need the Shinkansen the ends of the holiday. Besides the Imperial Palace and a few other things, everything including all the shops new the main station were open. We actually stayed where we could cook having been told everything would close. My advice though - don’t go to Fushimi Inari for Hatsumode - we’re talking thousands of people. Even the station nearby was one way only (could get off there but not on. Crazy stuff). Was great seeing New Year in Japan though. I would love to go to Hokkaido in Summer one day. Would only spend a day each end in Tokyo for the airport.

@GoopyGoblins 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much your channel has helped me so much on my trip me and my friends are going during October.... I am a massive halloween person.... and we are gonna intentionally be in shinjuku on halloween.... cannot wait to see how other countries do it!

@4869shk 3 ай бұрын

Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

@jillhansen543 8 ай бұрын

Great video!

@Ninj3ff 8 ай бұрын

I’ve visited Japan a few times, usually in late October/ early November. In my experience it’s a great time to go (just maybe avoid places like Shibuya on Halloween if you hate crowds). I also went specifically to experience New Years and while that was fun, it really was a pain in the butt. It was my 3rd trip so I had already seen a lot already, but even just finding places to eat or shop or get a coffee was a real hassle on the 1st and 2nd of January. As she said in the video, maybe worth experiencing once, but not on your first trip.

@miraamon2753 7 ай бұрын

Im going late October and i have no idea what outfits i will be bringing. Is it cold already?

@Ninj3ff 7 ай бұрын

@@miraamon2753 In my experience (3 times visiting during that time of year), it can be a little cold in the morning and evening, but is pretty nice the rest of the day. It can, however, be rainy (October is the end of Typhoon season). Keep and eye on the weather forecasts beforehand, but generally you'll only need lightweight jackets. If you don't have anything lightweight and/or waterproof already, you can always buy something at Uniqlo when you arrive. I got a great lightweight rain jacket on my first trip that I could easily roll up and put in my backpack when it got warmer/dryer. You can also bring a lightweight jacket without a hood and them buy a cheap umbrella when you're there if the forecast shows rain. Other than that, don't overthink it too much. Just bring comfortable walking shoes because you'll probably be walking a lot! Hope that helps and have a fun trip!

@4869shk 3 ай бұрын

@@miraamon2753 Hey, How did it go? I'm planning for this year and split between going in May vs October

@frankie3213 5 ай бұрын

I echo your sentiments about summer. We are from tropical Queensland, Australia and we thought we were going to melt in August. We also found spring/cherry blossoms in March/April very cold. Planning next trip for late October 😊.

@monicahatim4670 5 ай бұрын

Late October-early November is great

@Oddish08 8 ай бұрын

For Feb its worth mentioning it's CNY so.. Hokkaido and a lot of Japan is really packed with tourists from China etc. Example.. any hotel near susukino during the Snow fesitval seems to sell out within 1min of hitting midnight when the reservation becomes available.. >

@SleepingFairy 6 ай бұрын

My first trip to Japan was in early January and was AMAZING!! Fewer tourists, weather perfect, just simply amazing. Honestly, the “closed” days the first days in January are not so common any more, I was the first week in Kyoto and (except for January 1) all was open, including temples and cute local cafes.

@Bluey1252 5 ай бұрын

we’re planning trip in January too! how cold was it where you were? we’re curious on what to wear for clothes and shoes!

@Jeguinho_Rural 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for that info!

@nguyenngoctram4195 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your sharing, I'm gonna to Japan in New Year 2024. Do you know the Cheatau Ski resort is open on 29-30 Dec 23?

@tali5224 8 ай бұрын

I plan on going mid Oct in 2024. Im so excited. Do you have any recommendations? Also, whats the weather like then?

@amyfaurote1488 8 ай бұрын

Seems like there's very little time to visit!!!! October sounds nice 👍

@coolman1244 8 ай бұрын

I visited Tokyo during both from the start to the end of Golden Week. Honestly, it isn't as bad as many videos make it out to be. I booked my flights and hotels about 7-8 months in advance and the prices were not inflated yet. Malls and restaurants were similar to a weekend crowd in Tokyo and will have lines, but if you dont want to wait, you can always visit the other hundreds of restaurants in the area. Also, if you love to shop, malls and shops have many discounts on offer as a 'golden week sale'. We avoided the theme parks as they are always busy regardless what month or day you go.

@turnasqaure 8 ай бұрын

Same here! I really didn’t think it was bad at all. In fact we are returning again next year during Golden Week.

@Yuuugooo 8 ай бұрын

It is a relief you post this here. I am going next year to Tokyo during golden week, and there many videos advicing not do so. I was very depressed. I book the tickets without knowing about this holidays before. Your message really gave me some hope.

@coolman1244 8 ай бұрын

@@Yuuugooo I'm glad my comment could help! Make sure to book hotels at least 6 months in advance to avoid price hikes closer to golden week. Also, if you happen to be there post golden week, Tokyo is very quite

@Travelwithsuw 2 ай бұрын

Hi! I just found your comment. I made the same “mistake” booked my flight during Golden Week. I am extremely stressed out. Can you share your experience or your itinerary during your Golden Week? Much appreciated!

@coolman1244 2 ай бұрын

Sure can! On the first day, the train stations and bullet trains are extremely busy as locals are going back to the countryside to visit family. So to avoid these crowds, make sure you are already checked in and settled in your particular city prior to day 1 of Golden Week. If you are in Tokyo, majority of malls and restaurants are open, except maybe a handful of small family run restaurants. Don't worry about not having places to visit and food to eat! If you have visited Tokyo during the weekend before, the Golden Week feels very similar in terms of lining up for popular restaurants or busy malls. Happy to answer any questions you have as well. @@Travelwithsuw

@pryonic 8 ай бұрын

I recently got back from a 3 week trip to Japan over the end of July and early August. My partner is a teacher so if we want to go for any decent length of time (and Japan is a long way from the UK!) we have to go during the summer holidays. It was very hot and humid everywhere (although Koyasan and Hakone were bearable being in the hills) but well worth it and I wouldn't have shortened it for anything. Also I think being summer meant some of the tourist places were slightly less crowded than they can be in spring and Autumn/fall. We knew it was going to be hot so we made sure to plan 1. Hotels with air con - as long as I can sleep I can usually cope with most things 2. Not trying to speed-tourist and do everything. We planned a slow-paced itinerary without too much travel and without trying to do too much in one day 3. Drink lots of a water - more than you expect (Japan really need to up its water-bottle filling game - seem everyone just buys bottled drinks but the tap water is drinkable and that's much better for the environment!) 4. Nip into shops whenever needed for some much needed air-con It was a great trip!

@burymagnets7926 4 ай бұрын

We're going this year on July too. Fortunately, we're Spanish (from the south east) so heat and humidity means any given Sunday to us😂

@theknightswhosay 3 ай бұрын

You said nip

@claudialena1340 8 ай бұрын

Hello, I have a question ... regarding the typhoon??? In other videos, they say to pay attention to the period of typhoons, because flights could be cancelled... what is your advice about this?? Thank you very much! Greetings from Claudia

@PrinceDavid 8 ай бұрын

I went for my first time earlier this year during Golden Week. Never again lol! I stayed for two weeks though so the dates that weren't Golden Week were fine. There was a couple of cool events I got to attend though because it was Golden Week so no regrets really.

@francinejaninesarmiento1797 8 ай бұрын

Hey, your travel guide vlog is a goldmine for wanderers like me! Your insights are so valuable and practical. By the way, have you come across the new v4 Bento Bag from NomadLane? Seems like a great companion for your adventures!

@zannusx 7 ай бұрын

Going to be in Japan from January 8 to the 19, seems like it should be a good time period to avoid heavy crowding.

@timlee7227 8 ай бұрын

Great info 👍. Not sure if you like summer or not though 😆

@AllisoninTokyo 8 ай бұрын

hmmmmm 🧐

@tapupicka6467 3 ай бұрын

I’m from panhandle Florida and my family are coming to Japan end of May till first week of June. Do you recommend bring sweater still? I’m so excited! Thank you for this video!

@retromonkeyxx 8 ай бұрын

Hey @Allison I have a question I will be arriving in Japan on Monday, May 6 of 2024. Is that still considered golden week? Is it for the whole week

@keopi_joayo 8 ай бұрын

Are there many tourists around during Christmas holidays? Planning to visit 20th of December onwards, until maybe 2nd of January.

@Boomdizzle99 8 ай бұрын

Ive visited Japan for the spring twice already...soooo many cherry blossom photos, videos and beautiful memories made. I want to visit for fall momiji leaves now. Thats the next time I wanna go. Also Onsen is better enjoyed when its COLD. Not as enjoyable during summer. So ill avoid summer for sure

@Feljo 6 ай бұрын

I've been on Japan for Golden Week twice and it wasn't that terrible, yes there are more people in a lot of places, but still you can do everything without a problem. The only place that was more crowded was Odaiba in the weekend, still you could do everything without issues. Also took the Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo during Golden week without issues, just reserve the seats a couple days before.

@slagcity 2 ай бұрын

Which cities do you recommend to visit, because we are visiting also during golden week

@Feljo 2 ай бұрын

@@slagcity I went with some friends and it was their first time, so we went to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Nagoya. You can do things normally, the recommendation i would give you is if you are traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka or the other way around in the middle of Golden Week and you have big suitcases, reserve seats with a day or 2 in anticipation if you want to seat all together. We moved back to Tokyo around those dates and we had to go separate(2 and 2) in the Shinkansen. And i guess you should avoid theme parks like Disney or Universal on those dates, they are normally packed and even more on Golden Week.

@catarinaferreira4110 3 күн бұрын

Great video!! Thank youuu 🥺 what would be the best time to visit okinawa and being able to swim? 🥺❤️

@riffgroove 4 ай бұрын

Summer in Japan is no joke. I was there in mid-September of this year and it was still 35 degrees with 90% humidity.

@piyamitmahapo2310 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your advise How about weather on Oct? How should i wear....advise,please (oct is my trip fir this year)

@Irulanne 8 ай бұрын

September/October is typhoon season. Tourists and travellers must be ready to improvise or adapt.

@noodlefankennedy6334 8 ай бұрын

Just subscribed to your channel. You provide great content. My family of 7 were planinng on arriving to Japan Haneda Airport by Dec 22,2023. We are debating on going to Korea either on Dec 28 or Dec 30, 2023 and staying in Korea until Jan 5, 2024. Your information of things being closed in Japan from Dec 28 onward is not a good idea since lots of places will be closed. What exactly will be closed aside from Museums and Temples? Are cafes and restaurants also will be closed. We are planning on staying in APA Hotel Asakusabashi Ekimae and would really appreciate additional advise on the following. 1. Things to do 2. Is the hotel we chose a good location and so on.

@corgolyin 8 ай бұрын

I've got my first trip set for Mid Oct, my last two attempts (thanks to the state of the world and weather my last two attempts were cancelled T_T) was in Feb. I need cooler temps, Texas already cooked me alive I'm glad I didn't plan for summer this year in Japan with all I heard.

@mechanicat23 8 ай бұрын

My city, here in California, has a fair number of the Gingko trees. We also have a lot of cherry blossom trees, but I know those aren’t uncommon.

@Amritadivya54 8 ай бұрын

We have the Gingko trees in N. California. They grow well.

@smilelover3481 4 ай бұрын

Then I'll choose November - Mid Dec. I think it's the best. people are still working, the weather is chill, can see fall leaves + christmas decoration.

@xo7454 7 ай бұрын

I am going on Dec 29-Jan 8. I just want a laid back, low-key New Years and good food!

@brvhtxxbxk 8 ай бұрын

Woop woop new video

@stephanieli2669 2 ай бұрын

Golden week! That was the week I visited Japan in 2017, which also coincides with Chinese Labor Day week (before Covid and Chinese tourists flooded international destinations)……Kyoto was packed! I stayed by Kyoto Station and was totally clueless how crowded it’d get until I got there…every bullet train I was on was packed! All the shrines in Kyoto, packed! Osaka, packed!