Whats the best time to travel to Japan? (any other tips are appreciated, too)? -

My family is considering planning a trip to Japan, and while my dad says the best time to go is early Summer, I say it s Spring. What is the best time, in terms of weather, goings-on, traffic, and the like? Also, are there any general tips anyone could give about going? Thanks!

I would recommend springtime because the cherry blossoms will be in bloom. Going sightseeing in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima (the three must-dos in Japan) will be way more tolerable, too, in the spring because the weather should be nice. You ll avoid the rainy season and the hot, muggy summers. Do get a JR railpass because you ll get your money s worth and try staying at a Japanese ryokan (inn) at least once during your stay. You ll get to sleep in a futon that is on a tatami floor and you ll be served traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast. Also, if you choose a nice ryokan, it should have a Japanese style bath. MMMM! It will give you a real feel of being in Japan and I think they are a bit cheaper than western style hotels. Japan has a reputation for being super pricey, which it is, but it can be done quot;on the cheapquot; if you get a good travel guide like the Lonely Planet. Have fun!

To enjoy this splendid country, you should go in spring or fall. Avoid summers. I went to Japan in summer and you feel to be in a sauna. Is intorerable.

I prefer to go during Spring as the scenery is terrific. But i also prefer summer, cos i can shop for many clothes over there.

in spring it is either rainy or hot but it is cherry blossom season summer is going to be so hot you will toast

spring or fall I think is best, as the temperatures are more tolerable....good fireworks shows late summer, but the heat and humidity is not pleasant

truly, do not travel in the summer unless you are very accustomed to heat and humidity. In the Tokyo area, you are looking at over 95 degrees F, with 80 percent humidity some days. Or worse. Plus, most places do not have central air, so cooling down can be a problem. Be sure to carry a sweat towel, which also doubles as a dryer after using the bathroom, as there are no paper towels in Japan.

for me, autumn is best because it s not so rainy, the temperature is pleasant, and the kouyo (red leaves) are as beautiful as the sakura (and they last longer too!). try getting JR rail pass so you can make the most out of your visit, at least if you re planning a tip to tip trip. if you re in tokyo area and interested in the arts, try getting a tokyo Gurutto pass. if you re travelling to kansai area, you get a kansai surutto pass. there are many discounted passes available in japan. have fun~!

If you are thinking of just tempreture, yes, spring or fall. but you also have to consider national holidays and things like that because if you come during the regular tourist seasons, you will pay an arm and a leg for air tickets and other goodies. If I were you, Mid April, before Golden Week. If you come during Golden Week, traffic and transportation will Kill you. Middle of may is good also, right after golden week. If you come at the beginning of April, you can also catch some of the Cherry Blossoms blooming. Also, it depends on where you plan to visit, and what you wish to see and do.

I vote for spring as well - you may get to see the sakura (cherry blossoms) and all the outdoor parties/festivals that accompany it. I went last April and managed to encounter rain, snow amp; sunny t-shirt days, but I did travel all over Japan. Only problem with spring is that the Japanese get Golden Week off from work so there are even more tourists around than usual.

Where do you go in Japan? If you go to Hokkaido,you should go in winter or summer. because in summer it is comfortable season. In winter ,Hokkaido has very tasty foods.(but it s too cold to go out.) If you go to Kyoto,you should go in fall or spring. In summer it s too hot,in winter it s too cold. In fall you can be going to see a lot of beautiful maple tree in temple or shrine. In spring you can be going to see a lot of beautiful cherry blossoms in temple or shrine.

Summer is too hot, winter wouldn t be so bad if more places had central heat, so you are left with spring and fall. I like fall best myself just because there are so many crisp sunny days in late October and early November. Spring is a little more unpredictable. Cherry blossoms are nice, but it s a bit difficult to time them perfectly as a tourists. Whatever you do, avoid travelling during Golden Week in early May-there s just too many people on the move.