Why do people go to Japan in winter?

While many travelers feel a strong urge to visit Japan in the spring for cherry blossom season, winter should not be overlooked. The scenery in Japan in the winter is out of this world stunning. The snow-capped mountains, pine trees, and even temples are something that creates otherworldly breathtaking views.



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Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports are popular in areas like the Japan Alps and Hokkaido, especially when there are hot springs nearby. Further big winter attractions in Japan's northern island include the Sapporo Snow Festival and the red-crowned cranes of the Kushiro Wetland.

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Is December a good time to visit Tokyo? Yes! As the year comes to an end, locations across Tokyo are decorated with colorful lights in a wealth of inspiring and impressive illumination displays.

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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.

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The best time to visit Japan is between March and May and between September and November as it's both warm and dry between these periods. However, the joys of springtime and the iconic blooming of the cherry blossoms in Japan are no secret, which means you'll be sharing the space with plenty of other travellers.

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The best time to visit Japan is during spring (March to May) and fall (September to November). This is when Japan is at its most vibrant, with delicate cherry blossom or bright red leaves adding contrast to the scenery.

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Winter in Japan Winters are cold, with temperatures ranging from approximately 30 to 45 °F (-1 to 7 °C). Yes, it is cold, but if you can get past this basic fact (which is a potential “dealbreaker” for some), you'll find that winter is in fact one of the best times to experience Japan all for yourself.

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Unless you really want to experience cold temperatures and snow, stick to central and lower Honshu and the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. With high sunshine hours in Tokyo and Osaka (which is near many other places, such as Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara), December is a good time to hit Japan's main cities.

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In Japan, January is considered the coldest month of the year. That means temperatures plunging below freezing in Honshu (Japan's main island — this is where Tokyo and Kyoto are located). Or at least reaching single digits (the 30s/40s Fahrenheit).

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