March - May

Springtime in Japan is a wonderful time of year to visit the country and see the famous cherry blossoms in full bloom. These simply stunning blooms make their debut in late March to early April when the annual Cherry Blossom Festival takes place. This time of year is very busy with large crowds and higher prices, it is recommended to book accommodations well in advance. Tokyo and Kyoto are two of the best cities to see these stunning blooms, which are generally best viewed the last week of March and the first week of April. The colder northern city of Sapporo don`t see blooms until it gets warmer which is around early May. Springtime in Japan kicks off festival season when the locals celebrate the rebirth of nature.

The weather during springtime is cooler during the morning and evening times, with low`s in the 40`s and 50`s. In April the average temperatures reach up to 64F, May brings the warmer weather with temperatures in the 70`s. Depending on where you visit in Japan the temperatures can vary with the northern regions seeing snow and much colder temperatures in early spring.

`Golden week` is considered to be the busiest travel weeks in Japan, it takes place at the end of April through the beginning of May. Locals take their vacations this time of year and it is peak season for tourists, making the cities an extremely crowded with visitors and tourists. This time of year brings higher crowds and some of the highest prices of the year.

Events and Festivals

- Spring Equinox Day (March)

- Golden Week (April/May)

- Takayama Matsuri (April)

- Showa Day (April)

- Constitution Memorial Day (May)

- Greenery Day (May)