A pathway lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom

Seasons

Japan changes completely with each season. Here is when to go, what you will see, and how to time it.

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On the way

Coming soon to Seasons

  • Cherry blossom forecast 2027, city by city
  • Best cherry blossom spots in Tokyo and Kyoto
  • Japan month by month
  • Japan in winter: snow monkeys, illuminations and ski towns
  • New Year in Japan
Keep exploring

More ways into Japan

Cars driving through a neon-lit intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo, at night

Destinations

Cities, regions and rural gems, from neon Tokyo to quiet mountain villages.

A stone path through a tunnel of orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Wonders

The 100 Wonders of Japan: landmarks, landscapes and marvels, each with its story.

A bowl of ramen with egg and vegetables in Tokyo

Experiences

Food, onsen, festivals, ryokan stays and the moments you will talk about for years.