The best time of the year to visit Japan.. Get to know it

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - One of the most common questions for those who want to travel to " Planet Japan ", as the Arabs call it, revolves around the best time of the year to visit Japan , and in fact the preferred time varies according to the desire of the person himself due to the presence of four pleasant seasons.

Seasons in Japan

Seasons and weather conditions differ in Japan from one place to another. Hokkaido Island in the far north has longer and clearer experiences with winter than the rest of Japan, while Okinawa in the far southwest enjoys longer and hotter summers and warmer weather than the rest of Japan throughout the year.

Winter in Japan

Winter in Japan lasts from December to mid-March and is cold with temperatures recorded between 1 and 7 degrees Celsius. And in the mountains, snow falls in great abundance, which makes Japan a destination for snowboarding, as the best snowboarding places in Japan are located in Hokkaido and Nagano.

And as one of the best experiences when you visit Japan, the winter season is the most beautiful opportunity to enjoy the hot springs and sit inside them while admiring the landscapes that have turned white.

Spring in Japan

Spring lasts from mid-March to May and the weather is changeable, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 18°C. Spring in Japan is symbolized by cherry blossoms, known as "sakura", and they usually bloom in the second half of March and the first half of April.

Travelers often try to schedule their trips to Japan to coincide with the cherry blossom season, but nature is unpredictable and sometimes cherry blossoms bloom early and sometimes they bloom late.

summer in japan

It lasts from June until mid-September and is hot and humid with temperatures ranging between 21 and 31 degrees Celsius. July and August are the hottest and most humid months of the year, and the weather can be uncomfortable if you can't stand sightseeing in the humidity. But summer is the most exciting to visit Japan.

Japan celebrates more festivals throughout the year than any other country in the world, and Japanese festivals are usually really amazing, and the summer season witnesses the peak of festivals (matsuri), the most prominent of which are the Kyoto Gion Festival, Tenjin Matsuri Osaka, Nabuta Matsuri Omori, and the Awa Odori Festival In Tokushima, Shikoku Island.. and others

Autumn in Japan

It lasts from mid-September to November and is the most pleasant time with its weather and temperatures ranging between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius. Japan is famous at this time for the falling leaves and changing colors, which makes the view beautiful.

Japan is a wonderful destination all year round, and the Japanese culture seems clear in its appreciation for the change of seasons, as you will find services available in all hotel and tourist investments that you visit.