The domestic crowds associated with August have usually dissipated by September and skies are often clear and blue, although the weather can still be hot and humid.
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Fewer CrowdsIn September and October, temperatures are generally still agreeable enough to explore Tokyo's incredible parks and shrines, including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu shrine, and Ueno Park.
Whilst temperatures in Tokyo, Kyoto and across most of Honshu remain high in September (avg temp: 23-25°C), days can be punctuated with intense periods of rainfall driven by the typhoons that hit the southern islands during the month. Infact, September is the wettest month of the year in Tokyo.
The best time to visit Japan is spring (March & April) or autumn (October & November), when days are sunny and dry. During the summer months (May to September), the cities are hot and humid, with heavy rainfall occurring across the country in June & July, except for Hokkaido.
The very best of autumnWith typhoon season largely over by the end of September, October offers some of Japan's fairest and most comfortable weather. It's a time of harvest and harvest festivals, outdoor excursions, autumnal hikes and art and culture.
April. Besides autumn, April is often considered the best time to visit Japan because the cherry blossom are in bloom and the weather is pleasantly mild.
Wake up earlyIf it's a popular attraction, get there as soon as it opens. If it doesn't have an opening time, go even earlier. Many tour buses don't arrive until 10-11am to sites, giving you the perfect window to get in before the masses.
The spring months of March through May and the autumn season of September through November are the times that many people choose for their Japan vacation. Temperatures and rainfall are generally mild during these times, and you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing or autumn leaf viewing, respectively.
The cherry blossom season usually extends into the months of April and May. And in case you miss this beautiful spectacle, don't worry. From around mid-September till early December, is Koyo season in Japan, a time when beautifully-colored autumn leaves make an appearance.
Ideally, how long for a trip to Japan ? We recommend a minimum of 2 weeks to discover the Japanese archipelago. This is the minimum travel time in Japan to have time to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and their surroundings. For this, we advise you to spend a minimum of 6 nights in Tokyo and 6 nights in the Kyoto region .
Crowds and CostsWhile foreign tourist numbers begin to pick up in October, this is not such a busy time for Japanese tourists, so many popular places won't be incredibly busy in October.
Nevertheless, the ideal duration for a visit to Japan varies on your style of travel and of course the places you plan to visit. But 14 days would be the sweet spot for several reasons. First of all, this allows you to have more leeway to jump from place to place.