🏮 Festivals season
Japan by Season
Blossom, fresh green, fireworks, maples, illuminations and snow — what each month of the Japanese year is actually worth travelling for, and the window each spot is at its best.
751 seasonal windows · timings shift with the weather each year — confirm before booking.
Summer in Japan — best right now
Festivals
Ends tomorrow
Akita
Akita Kanto Festival
August 3–6
August 3–6 for the festival
Festivals
Ends in 3 days
Aomori
Tachineputa Matsuri
August 4–8
August 4–8 (festival, 23-meter illuminated floats)
Sea & beaches
Kanagawa
Shonan Beach
August(approx.)
August–October for typhoon swells and best surfing conditions
Sea & beaches
Ibaraki
Ajigaura Beach
Early July – late August(approx.)
July–August (swimming season)
January
86 spots
Takasaki Daruma Dolls
FestivalsJanuary 6–7
Gunma
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Yuigahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Manta Ray Snorkeling
Sea & beachesEarly December – late March (approx.)
Okinawa
Miyama Kayabuki Village
IlluminationsMid January (approx.)
Kyoto
Miyama Kayabuki Village
Snow sceneryMid January (approx.)
Kyoto
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
IlluminationsLate January (approx.)
Gifu
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
Snow sceneryLate January (approx.)
Gifu
Nakijin Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomMid January – early February (approx.)
Okinawa
Zao Snow Monsters (Juhyo)
IlluminationsLate December – mid February (approx.)
Yamagata
Takayama Festival Floats
FestivalsEarly December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
IlluminationsLate January – mid February (approx.)
Toyama
Hakozaki Shrine
FestivalsJanuary (approx.)
Fukuoka
Lake Ikeda
Flowers in bloomJanuary (approx.)
Kagoshima
Wakakusayama Hill
FestivalsJanuary (approx.)
Nara
Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village
IlluminationsEarly January – mid February (approx.)
Gifu
Echizen Crab
Snow sceneryMid December – late January (approx.)
Fukui
Kinosaki Winter Crab Kaiseki
Snow sceneryMid December – late January (approx.)
Hyogo
Matsuba Crab
Snow sceneryMid December – late January (approx.)
Tottori
Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Niigata
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Toyama
Hakkoda Mountains
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Aomori
Kajo Park
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Koyasan Temple Town
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Wakayama
Lake Saiko Bat Cave and Forest
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Yamanashi
Miyagi Zao Ski Resort and Okama Crater
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Miyagi
Motsuji Temple Garden
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Iwate
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Nasu Onsen
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Tochigi
Okunoin Cemetery Night Walk
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Wakayama
Sefuri-san Mountain
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Saga
Tsumago-juku
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Yokokan Garden
Fresh greenEarly January – late February (approx.)
Fukui
Yokokan Garden
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Fukui
Minato Mirai 21
FireworksEarly December – late January (approx.)
Kanagawa
Minato Mirai 21
IlluminationsEarly December – late January (approx.)
Kanagawa
Eiheiji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukui
Gero Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Gero Onsen Gassho Village
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Ginzan Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Hakone Shrine
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hakone Yumoto Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hanamaki Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Iwate
Higashiyama Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Iya Valley Scarecrow Village
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tokushima
Kakunodate Samurai District
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Kinugawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tochigi
Kurokawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Magome to Tsumago Hike
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Misasa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tottori
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Nabana no Sato
IlluminationsEarly December – mid February (approx.)
Mie
Nagamachi Samurai District
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Ishikawa
Nyuto Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Oga Aquarium GAO
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Omoriyama Zoo
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Otaru Canal
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Hokkaido
Ouchi-juku
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Shibu Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Spa Resort Hawaiians
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Tadami Line
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Takayama Sanmachi Old Town
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Tottori Sand Dunes
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tottori
Tsuruga Castle
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Zenkoji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Aoni Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Daisen-ji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tottori
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Niigata
Gokayama Ainokura
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Gifu
Kenrokuen Garden
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Ishikawa
Mogami River Boat Ride
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
Nozawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Yudanaka Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Ashikaga Flower Park
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Tochigi
Mt. Tsurugi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tokushima
Shirakami-Sanchi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Fukushima
Shuri Castle
Cherry blossomMid January – early February (approx.)
Okinawa
Gassan Ski Resort
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Kobe Harborland
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Maruo Falls
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Kagoshima
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Fukushima
February
106 spotsYokote Kamakura Festival
FestivalsFebruary 15–16
Akita
Abashiri Drift Ice Cruise
Snow sceneryMid February (approx.)
Hokkaido
Sapporo Snow Festival
FestivalsEarly February (approx.)
Hokkaido
Nagasaki Chinatown
FestivalsFebruary 1–15
Nagasaki
Odori Park
FestivalsFebruary (approx.)
Hokkaido
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Yuigahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Manta Ray Snorkeling
Sea & beachesEarly December – late March (approx.)
Okinawa
Shinzan Shrine
FestivalsLate February (approx.)
Akita
Nakijin Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomMid January – early February (approx.)
Okinawa
Kairakuen Garden
Flowers in bloomLate February – mid March (approx.)
Ibaraki
Mount Tsukuba
Flowers in bloomLate February – mid March (approx.)
Ibaraki
Zao Snow Monsters (Juhyo)
IlluminationsLate December – mid February (approx.)
Yamagata
Takayama Festival Floats
FestivalsEarly December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Zuiryuji Temple
IlluminationsMid February (approx.)
Toyama
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
IlluminationsLate January – mid February (approx.)
Toyama
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
IlluminationsMid January – mid February (approx.)
Gifu
Enoshima Island
IlluminationsEarly February – mid February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Bessho Onsen (Nagano)
Flowers in bloomEarly February – late February (approx.)
Nagano
MOA Museum of Art
Flowers in bloomEarly February – late February (approx.)
Shizuoka
Odawara Castle
Flowers in bloomEarly February – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Ritsurin Garden
Flowers in bloomEarly February – late February (approx.)
Kagawa
Saga's Okuninushi Shrine Night Trail
Flowers in bloomEarly February – late February (approx.)
Saga
Sankeien Garden
Flowers in bloomEarly February – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Shukkei-en Garden
Flowers in bloomEarly February – late February (approx.)
Hiroshima
Izu Kogen
FestivalsFebruary (approx.)
Shizuoka
Kasuga Taisha
FestivalsFebruary (approx.)
Nara
Mt. Hakodate Night View
Snow sceneryFebruary (approx.)
Hokkaido
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Snow sceneryFebruary (approx.)
Tochigi
Odori Park
Snow sceneryFebruary (approx.)
Hokkaido
Otaru Canal
FestivalsFebruary (approx.)
Hokkaido
Otaru Canal
Snow sceneryFebruary (approx.)
Hokkaido
Ouchi-juku
FestivalsFebruary (approx.)
Fukushima
Ouchi-juku
Snow sceneryFebruary (approx.)
Fukushima
Susukino District
FestivalsFebruary (approx.)
Hokkaido
Susukino District
Snow sceneryFebruary (approx.)
Hokkaido
Tono Folktales
FestivalsFebruary (approx.)
Iwate
Dazaifu Tenmangu
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Fukuoka
Hodosan Shrine & Ropeway
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Saitama
Wakayama Mikan & Umeboshi
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Wakayama
Shiretoko Peninsula
Snow sceneryEarly February – early March (approx.)
Hokkaido
Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village
IlluminationsEarly January – mid February (approx.)
Gifu
Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Niigata
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Toyama
Hakkoda Mountains
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Aomori
Kajo Park
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Koyasan Temple Town
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Wakayama
Lake Saiko Bat Cave and Forest
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Yamanashi
Miyagi Zao Ski Resort and Okama Crater
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Miyagi
Motsuji Temple Garden
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Iwate
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Nasu Onsen
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Tochigi
Okunoin Cemetery Night Walk
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Wakayama
Sefuri-san Mountain
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Saga
Tsumago-juku
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Yokokan Garden
Fresh greenEarly January – late February (approx.)
Fukui
Yokokan Garden
Snow sceneryEarly January – late February (approx.)
Fukui
Eiheiji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukui
Gero Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Gero Onsen Gassho Village
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Ginzan Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Hakone Shrine
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hakone Yumoto Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hanamaki Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Iwate
Higashiyama Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Iya Valley Scarecrow Village
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tokushima
Kakunodate Samurai District
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Kinugawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tochigi
Kurokawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Magome to Tsumago Hike
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Misasa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tottori
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Nabana no Sato
IlluminationsEarly December – mid February (approx.)
Mie
Nagamachi Samurai District
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Ishikawa
Nyuto Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Oga Aquarium GAO
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Omoriyama Zoo
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Shibu Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Spa Resort Hawaiians
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Tadami Line
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Takayama Sanmachi Old Town
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Tottori Sand Dunes
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tottori
Tsuruga Castle
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Zenkoji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Aoni Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Daisen-ji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tottori
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Niigata
Gokayama Ainokura
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Gifu
Kenrokuen Garden
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Ishikawa
Mogami River Boat Ride
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
Nozawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Yudanaka Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Ashikaga Flower Park
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Tochigi
Mt. Tsurugi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tokushima
Shirakami-Sanchi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Fukushima
Shuri Castle
Cherry blossomMid January – early February (approx.)
Okinawa
Hanamiyama Park
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Fukushima
Gassan Ski Resort
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Kobe Harborland
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Maruo Falls
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Kagoshima
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Fukushima
March
112 spotsTsunan Snow Festival
FestivalsMid March (approx.)
Niigata
Akashi Castle Ruins & Sakura Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Hyogo
Nagoya Castle Night Illumination
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Aichi
Tatsuda-yama Park Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kumamoto
Sakura Shrimp
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Niseko Powder Snow
Snow sceneryLate March – late April (approx.)
Hokkaido
Tsunan Snow Festival
Snow sceneryEarly March (approx.)
Niigata
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Katsurahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly March – late May (approx.)
Kochi
Manta Ray Snorkeling
Sea & beachesEarly December – late March (approx.)
Okinawa
Chureito Pagoda
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Iwase Canal Historic District
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Maizuru Castle Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Nagoya Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Aichi
Sunpu Castle Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Takeda Shingen Historical Sites
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Toyama Castle & Matsukawa River Cruise
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Toyama City Night View from Kureha Hills
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Genkyuen Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Shiga
Great Buddha of Kamakura
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Ise Jingu
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Mie
Kimii-dera Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Wakayama
Kyoto Machiya Stay
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kyoto
Odawara Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Oharai-machi & Okage-yokocho
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Mie
Osaka Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Osaka
Sankeien Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Senso-ji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Togetsukyo Bridge
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kyoto
Ueno Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Wakayama Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Wakayama
Yoyogi Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Fukuyama Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Hagi Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Hiroshima Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Iwakuni Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Kikko Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Kintaikyo Bridge
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Rurikoji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Tsuyama Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Okayama
Kochi Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kochi
Makino Botanical Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kochi
Matsuyama Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Ehime
Uwajima Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Ehime
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Fukuoka
Hagi Castle Ruins
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Hiroshima Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Iwakuni Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Karatsu Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Saga
Kibiji Cycling Road
Flowers in bloomLate March – early April (approx.)
Okayama
Kikko Park
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Kumamoto Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kumamoto
Maizuru Castle Park
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Matsuyama Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Ehime
Odawara Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Ogi City Hirado-bashi
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Saga
Ogi-Juku Post Town
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Saga
Ohori Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Fukuoka
Oka Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Oita
Sunpu Castle Park
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Toyama City Night View from Kureha Hills
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Tsuyama Castle Ruins
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Okayama
Yasaka Shrine
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Kyoto
Day Trip to Nara
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Osaka
Gifu Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Gifu
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hida Furukawa
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Gifu
Iga-Ueno Ninja Museum
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Mie
Kamakura Komachi-dori
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Kibiji Cycling Road
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Okayama
Kotohira-gu Shrine (Konpira-san)
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kagawa
Nijo Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Shuzenji Onsen
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Toshodaiji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Yakushiji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Kairakuen Garden
Flowers in bloomLate February – mid March (approx.)
Ibaraki
Mount Tsukuba
Flowers in bloomLate February – mid March (approx.)
Ibaraki
Korakuen Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Okayama
Korakuen Garden
IlluminationsLate March – late April (approx.)
Okayama
Shimoda Beaches
Cherry blossomLate March (approx.)
Shizuoka
Kodokan
Flowers in bloomEarly March – mid March (approx.)
Ibaraki
Ishite-ji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Ehime
Premium Kaiseki Ryori
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Osaka
Shimanami Kaido (Onomichi side)
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Itoshima Organic Farm Trail
Flowers in bloomMarch (approx.)
Fukuoka
Tateyama Flower Fields
Flowers in bloomMarch (approx.)
Chiba
Dazaifu Tenmangu
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Fukuoka
Hodosan Shrine & Ropeway
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Saitama
Wakayama Mikan & Umeboshi
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Wakayama
Shiretoko Peninsula
Snow sceneryEarly February – early March (approx.)
Hokkaido
Huis Ten Bosch
FestivalsEarly March – late April (approx.)
Nagasaki
Aoni Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Daisen-ji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tottori
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Niigata
Gokayama Ainokura
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Gifu
Kenrokuen Garden
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Ishikawa
Mogami River Boat Ride
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
Nozawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Yudanaka Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Angel Road (Shodoshima)
Sea & beachesEarly March – late May (approx.)
Kagawa
Mt. Tsurugi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tokushima
Shirakami-Sanchi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Tokyo Yakatabune
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Fukushima
Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Osaka
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Kiyomizu-dera
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Nara Park
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Ritsurin Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kagawa
Hanamiyama Park
Flowers in bloomEarly February – mid March (approx.)
Fukushima
Gassan Ski Resort
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
April
253 spotsTakayama Festival Floats
FestivalsApril 14–15
Gifu
Hitsujiyama Park Shibazakura
Flowers in bloomMid April (approx.)
Saitama
Akashi Castle Ruins & Sakura Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Hyogo
Nagoya Castle Night Illumination
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Aichi
Tatsuda-yama Park Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kumamoto
Sakura Shrimp
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Niseko Powder Snow
Snow sceneryLate March – late April (approx.)
Hokkaido
Miyazaki Jingu
FestivalsApril 3
Miyazaki
Yahiko Shrine
FestivalsApril 1
Niigata
Hida Furukawa
FestivalsApril 19–20
Gifu
Hasami Porcelain
FestivalsApril 29 – May 5
Nagasaki
Asakura Akizukijo Castle Town Walk
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Fukuoka
Chichibu Night Festival
FestivalsApril (approx.)
Saitama
Katsurahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly March – late May (approx.)
Kochi
Heian Shrine
Cherry blossomMid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Mount Yoshino
Cherry blossomMid April (approx.)
Nara
Goryokaku Star Fort
Cherry blossomLate April (approx.)
Hokkaido
Hirosaki Castle
Cherry blossomLate April (approx.)
Aomori
Kakunodate Samurai District
Cherry blossomLate April (approx.)
Akita
Morioka Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate April (approx.)
Iwate
Senshu Park
Cherry blossomLate April (approx.)
Akita
Tendo Shogi Pieces
Cherry blossomLate April (approx.)
Yamagata
Ashikaga Flower Park
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Tochigi
Bizan Ropeway
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Tokushima
Daizenji Taisekiji Temple
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Erin-ji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Erin-ji Temple
Flowers in bloomEarly April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Gangoji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Heijo Palace Site
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Hikone Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Shiga
Himeji Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Hyogo
Hodosan Shrine & Ropeway
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Saitama
Horyuji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Inuyama Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Aichi
Ishiyama-dera Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Shiga
Kajo Park
Cherry blossomMid April (approx.)
Yamagata
Kanazawa Castle Park
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Ishikawa
Kanazawa Castle Park
IlluminationsEarly April (approx.)
Ishikawa
Kasama Himatsuri
FestivalsLate April (approx.)
Ibaraki
Kasama Pottery
FestivalsLate April (approx.)
Ibaraki
Kenrokuen Garden
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Ishikawa
Kofukuji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Kokoen Garden
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Hyogo
Makino Botanical Garden
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Kochi
Marugame Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Kagawa
Maruoka Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Fukui
Maruoka Castle
Flowers in bloomEarly April (approx.)
Fukui
Maruoka Castle
IlluminationsEarly April (approx.)
Fukui
Matsue Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Shimane
Matsumoto Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nagano
Mifuneyama Rakuen
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Saga
Miidera Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Shiga
Monet's Garden Marmottan
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Kochi
Nagahama Castle & Lake Biwa Lakeside Park
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Shiga
Nara Hotel
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Natadera Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Ishikawa
Okayama Castle
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Okayama
Philosopher's Path
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Kyoto
Sakunami Onsen
Cherry blossomMid April (approx.)
Miyagi
Senshu Park
IlluminationsLate April (approx.)
Akita
Seta no Karahashi
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Shiga
Shiroishi Castle
Cherry blossomMid April (approx.)
Miyagi
Shiroishi Castle
IlluminationsMid April (approx.)
Miyagi
Takamatsu Castle (Tamamo Park)
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Kagawa
Takayama Jinya
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Gifu
Takeda Shingen Historical Sites
FestivalsLate April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Tsuruga Castle
Cherry blossomMid April (approx.)
Fukushima
Ukimido Pavilion
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Uwajima Castle
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Ehime
Yanagawa Canal Cruise
Flowers in bloomLate April (approx.)
Fukuoka
Yokokan Garden
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Fukui
Yonago Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Tottori
Yonago Castle Ruins
IlluminationsEarly April (approx.)
Tottori
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Flowers in bloomMid April – late April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Chureito Pagoda
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Iwase Canal Historic District
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Maizuru Castle Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Nagoya Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Aichi
Sunpu Castle Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Takeda Shingen Historical Sites
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Toyama Castle & Matsukawa River Cruise
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Toyama City Night View from Kureha Hills
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Mt. Misen
Fresh greenLate April – early May (approx.)
Hiroshima
Toshogu Shrine
Fresh greenLate April – early May (approx.)
Tochigi
Genkyuen Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Shiga
Great Buddha of Kamakura
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Ise Jingu
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Mie
Kimii-dera Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Wakayama
Kyoto Machiya Stay
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kyoto
Odawara Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Oharai-machi & Okage-yokocho
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Mie
Osaka Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Osaka
Sankeien Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Senso-ji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Togetsukyo Bridge
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kyoto
Ueno Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Wakayama Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Wakayama
Yoyogi Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Fukuyama Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Hagi Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Hiroshima Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Iwakuni Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Kikko Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Kintaikyo Bridge
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Rurikoji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Tsuyama Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Okayama
Kochi Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kochi
Makino Botanical Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kochi
Matsuyama Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Ehime
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Nagano side)
Snow sceneryLate April – early May (approx.)
Nagano
Uwajima Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Ehime
Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Fukuoka
Hagi Castle Ruins
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Hiroshima Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Iwakuni Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Karatsu Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Saga
Kibiji Cycling Road
Flowers in bloomLate March – early April (approx.)
Okayama
Kikko Park
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Kumamoto Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Kumamoto
Maizuru Castle Park
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Matsuyama Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Ehime
Mt. Misen
Flowers in bloomMid April – early May (approx.)
Hiroshima
Odawara Castle
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Ogi City Hirado-bashi
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Saga
Ogi-Juku Post Town
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Saga
Ohori Park
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Fukuoka
Oka Castle Ruins
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Oita
Sunpu Castle Park
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Toyama City Night View from Kureha Hills
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Toyama
Tsuyama Castle Ruins
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Okayama
Yasaka Shrine
IlluminationsLate March – early April (approx.)
Kyoto
Day Trip to Nara
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Osaka
Gifu Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Gifu
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hida Furukawa
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Gifu
Iga-Ueno Ninja Museum
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Mie
Kamakura Komachi-dori
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Kibiji Cycling Road
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Okayama
Kotohira-gu Shrine (Konpira-san)
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kagawa
Nijo Castle
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Shuzenji Onsen
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Shizuoka
Toshodaiji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Yakushiji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Sandankyo Gorge
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Hiroshima
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Snow sceneryLate April – late May (approx.)
Aomori
Kurobe Dam
Snow sceneryMid April – late May (approx.)
Toyama
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Snow sceneryMid April – late June (approx.)
Toyama
Tendo Shogi Pieces
FestivalsLate April (approx.)
Yamagata
Hirosaki Castle
FestivalsLate April – early May (approx.)
Aomori
Hirosaki Castle
IlluminationsLate April – early May (approx.)
Aomori
Korakuen Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Okayama
Korakuen Garden
IlluminationsLate March – late April (approx.)
Okayama
Hagi Castle Town
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Iya Valley Vine Bridges
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Tokushima
Kazurabashi at Oku-Iya
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Tokushima
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Yamagata
Ozu Castle Town
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Ehime
Rokugo-manzan Temples
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Oita
Wakakusayama Hill
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Nara
Zuihoden Mausoleum
Fresh greenLate April (approx.)
Miyagi
Aso Shrine
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Kumamoto
Asuka Village
Flowers in bloomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Asuka-dera Temple
Flowers in bloomEarly April (approx.)
Nara
Glover Garden
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Nagasaki
Harajiri Falls
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Oita
Honmyo-ji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April (approx.)
Kumamoto
Byodo-in Phoenix Hall
Flowers in bloomMid April – late April (approx.)
Kyoto
Shosei-en Garden
Flowers in bloomMid April – late April (approx.)
Kyoto
Oboke and Koboke Gorges
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Tokushima
Uchiko Town
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Ehime
Zentsuji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kagawa
Horikawa Moat Boat Ride
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Shimane
Miyajima Island
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Onomichi Temple Walk
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Shukkei-en Garden
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Tottori Karo Historical Samurai Residence
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Tottori
Tsuwano
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Shimane
Amanohashidate
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Gunma
Kashihara Jingu Shrine
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Katsura Imperial Villa
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Kinugawa Onsen
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Tochigi
Kitano Ijinkan
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Hyogo
Kongobu-ji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Wakayama
Koyasan Temple Town
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Wakayama
Lake Ashi
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kanagawa
Nanzen-ji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Naramachi
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Omihachiman Canal Town
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Shiga
Sagano Scenic Railway
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Sawara Historic District
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Chiba
Senba Lake Cycling
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Ibaraki
Sento Imperial Palace
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Shinkyo Bridge
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Tochigi
Shosei-en Garden
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Hyogo
Tea Ceremony Experience
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Tochigi Kurazukuri
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Tochigi
Tokyo Tower
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Tokyo
Yoshino Mikumari Shrine
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Daio Wasabi Farm
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Nagano
Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Fukui
Lake Kawaguchiko
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Yamanashi
Magome to Tsumago Hike
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Gifu
Nakamachi Street
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Nagano
Takayama Sanmachi Old Town
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Gifu
Zenkoji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Nagano
Zuiryuji Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April – mid April (approx.)
Toyama
Huis Ten Bosch
Flowers in bloomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Nagasaki
Akita Museum of Art
Cherry blossomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Akita
Genbikei Gorge
Cherry blossomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Iwate
Ishite-ji Temple
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Ehime
Premium Kaiseki Ryori
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Osaka
Sazae-do Temple
Cherry blossomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Fukushima
Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle Ruins)
Cherry blossomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Miyagi
Shimanami Kaido (Onomichi side)
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamon-do
Cherry blossomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Iwate
Zuihoden Mausoleum
Cherry blossomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Miyagi
Kashihara Jingu Shrine
Flowers in bloomMid April – mid May (approx.)
Nara
Kasuga Taisha
Flowers in bloomMid April – mid May (approx.)
Nara
Gion District
FestivalsApril (approx.)
Kyoto
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
FestivalsApril (approx.)
Kanagawa
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Miyagi
Enryakuji Temple
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Shiga
Geibikei Gorge
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Iwate
Hachiman-yama Ropeway & Panoramic Views
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Shiga
Kikuchi Valley
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Wakayama
Kumano Kodo Iseji Route
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Mie
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Wakayama
Magome to Tsumago Hike
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Gifu
Michinoku Coastal Trail
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Miyagi
Old Tokaido Road
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Kanagawa
Sesshu Garden
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Suizenji Jojuen Garden
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Kumamoto
Shimanami Kaido (Imabari side)
Fresh greenLate April – early June (approx.)
Ehime
Yakushima Ancient Cedar Forest
Fresh greenLate April – early June (approx.)
Kagoshima
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
Snow sceneryEarly April – late May (approx.)
Niigata
Huis Ten Bosch
FestivalsEarly March – late April (approx.)
Nagasaki
Yufuin Floral Village
Flowers in bloomEarly April – late May (approx.)
Oita
Niyodo River
Sea & beachesEarly April – late June (approx.)
Kochi
Angel Road (Shodoshima)
Sea & beachesEarly March – late May (approx.)
Kagawa
Ashikaga Flower Park
IlluminationsLate April (approx.)
Tochigi
Tokyo Yakatabune
Cherry blossomLate March – early April (approx.)
Tokyo
Amami Oshima
Sea & beachesEarly April – late June (approx.)
Kagoshima
Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Osaka
Hanamiyama Park
Cherry blossomEarly April – late April (approx.)
Fukushima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Hiroshima
Kiyomizu-dera
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kyoto
Nara Park
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Nara
Ritsurin Garden
Cherry blossomLate March – mid April (approx.)
Kagawa
May
67 spotsKanoya Rose Garden
Flowers in bloomEarly May – late May (approx.)
Kagoshima
Hakata Dontaku Festival Route
FestivalsMay 3–4
Fukuoka
Achi Shrine
FestivalsMay 1–3
Okayama
Akama Shrine
FestivalsMay 2–4
Yamaguchi
Mikuni Minato
FestivalsMay 19–21
Fukui
Hagi Yaki Pottery
FestivalsMay 1–5
Yamaguchi
Northern Culture Museum
IlluminationsMay 5–10
Niigata
Hasami Porcelain
FestivalsApril 29 – May 5
Nagasaki
Northern Culture Museum
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid May (approx.)
Niigata
Chichibugahama Beach (Sunset Reflections)
Sea & beachesMay (approx.)
Kagawa
Katsurahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly March – late May (approx.)
Kochi
Nakanoshima
Flowers in bloomMid May (approx.)
Osaka
Rinnoji Temple and Garden
Flowers in bloomMid May (approx.)
Miyagi
Kamikochi Valley
Fresh greenLate May – early June (approx.)
Nagano
Mt. Misen
Fresh greenLate April – early May (approx.)
Hiroshima
Toshogu Shrine
Fresh greenLate April – early May (approx.)
Tochigi
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Nagano side)
Snow sceneryLate April – early May (approx.)
Nagano
Kamikochi Valley
Snow sceneryLate May – early June (approx.)
Nagano
Mt. Misen
Flowers in bloomMid April – early May (approx.)
Hiroshima
Sandankyo Gorge
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Hiroshima
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Snow sceneryLate April – late May (approx.)
Aomori
Kurobe Dam
Snow sceneryMid April – late May (approx.)
Toyama
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Snow sceneryMid April – late June (approx.)
Toyama
Hirosaki Castle
FestivalsLate April – early May (approx.)
Aomori
Hirosaki Castle
IlluminationsLate April – early May (approx.)
Aomori
Adachi Museum of Art
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid May (approx.)
Shimane
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid May (approx.)
Tochigi
Kashihara Jingu Shrine
Flowers in bloomMid April – mid May (approx.)
Nara
Kasuga Taisha
Flowers in bloomMid April – mid May (approx.)
Nara
Akechidaira Ropeway
Fresh greenMay (approx.)
Tochigi
Echizen Pottery Village
FestivalsMay (approx.)
Fukui
Kashiwajima Island
Sea & beachesMay (approx.)
Kochi
Magome-juku
Fresh greenMay (approx.)
Nagano
Miyama Kayabuki Village
Fresh greenMay (approx.)
Kyoto
Mt. Daisen
Fresh greenMay (approx.)
Tottori
Shinkyo Bridge
Fresh greenMay (approx.)
Tochigi
Togakushi Shrine
Fresh greenMay (approx.)
Nagano
Tsumago-juku
Fresh greenMay (approx.)
Nagano
Adachi Museum of Art
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Shimane
Iwami Ginzan
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Shimane
Mount Ishizuchi
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Ehime
Oirase Gorge
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Aomori
Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa)
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Nagano
Shirakami-Sanchi
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Aomori
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Miyagi
Enryakuji Temple
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Shiga
Geibikei Gorge
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Iwate
Hachiman-yama Ropeway & Panoramic Views
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Shiga
Hinoyama Park
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid June (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Kikuchi Valley
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kumano Hongu Taisha
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Wakayama
Kumano Kodo Iseji Route
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Mie
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Wakayama
Magome to Tsumago Hike
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Gifu
Michinoku Coastal Trail
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Miyagi
Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid June (approx.)
Hyogo
Old Tokaido Road
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Kanagawa
Sesshu Garden
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Suizenji Jojuen Garden
Fresh greenLate April – late May (approx.)
Kumamoto
Yokohama Marine Tower
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid June (approx.)
Kanagawa
Shimanami Kaido (Imabari side)
Fresh greenLate April – early June (approx.)
Ehime
Yakushima Ancient Cedar Forest
Fresh greenLate April – early June (approx.)
Kagoshima
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
Snow sceneryEarly April – late May (approx.)
Niigata
Yufuin Floral Village
Flowers in bloomEarly April – late May (approx.)
Oita
Niyodo River
Sea & beachesEarly April – late June (approx.)
Kochi
Angel Road (Shodoshima)
Sea & beachesEarly March – late May (approx.)
Kagawa
Amami Oshima
Sea & beachesEarly April – late June (approx.)
Kagoshima
June
25 spotsKase River Firefly Festival
FestivalsJune 1–20
Saga
Imazu Bay Flamingo Sunset Café Row
Sea & beachesJune 20–22
Fukuoka
Hakusan Shrine Furusato Village
Flowers in bloomLate June – early July (approx.)
Niigata
Nanrakuen Garden
IlluminationsEarly June (approx.)
Ehime
Kamikochi Valley
Fresh greenLate May – early June (approx.)
Nagano
Kamikochi Valley
Snow sceneryLate May – early June (approx.)
Nagano
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Snow sceneryMid April – late June (approx.)
Toyama
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Flowers in bloomEarly June – mid June (approx.)
Yamanashi
Shiroi Koibito Park
Flowers in bloomEarly June – mid June (approx.)
Hokkaido
Hasedera Temple
Flowers in bloomJune (approx.)
Kanagawa
Mt. Daisen
Flowers in bloomJune (approx.)
Tottori
Adachi Museum of Art
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Shimane
Iwami Ginzan
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Shimane
Mount Ishizuchi
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Ehime
Oirase Gorge
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Aomori
Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa)
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Nagano
Shirakami-Sanchi
Fresh greenEarly May – early June (approx.)
Aomori
Hinoyama Park
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid June (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid June (approx.)
Hyogo
Yokohama Marine Tower
Flowers in bloomEarly May – mid June (approx.)
Kanagawa
Shimanami Kaido (Imabari side)
Fresh greenLate April – early June (approx.)
Ehime
Yakushima Ancient Cedar Forest
Fresh greenLate April – early June (approx.)
Kagoshima
Niyodo River
Sea & beachesEarly April – late June (approx.)
Kochi
Gifu Castle
IlluminationsEarly June – late August (approx.)
Gifu
Amami Oshima
Sea & beachesEarly April – late June (approx.)
Kagoshima
July
63 spots
Kumano Nachi Taisha Fire Festival
FestivalsJuly 14
Wakayama
Furano Lavender Fields
Flowers in bloomEarly July – late July (approx.)
Hokkaido
Gion Matsuri
FestivalsJuly 17
Kyoto
Tenjin Matsuri
FestivalsJuly 24–25
Osaka
Yonago Gaina Festival
FestivalsMid July (approx.)
Tottori
Nachi Falls & Kumano Nachi Taisha
FestivalsJuly 14
Wakayama
Hita
FestivalsJuly 20–21
Oita
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
FestivalsJuly 24–25
Osaka
Sumiyoshi Taisha
FestivalsJuly 30 – August 1
Osaka
Mount Osore
FestivalsJuly 20–24
Aomori
Hakusan Shrine Furusato Village
Flowers in bloomLate June – early July (approx.)
Niigata
Kushida Shrine
FestivalsJuly 1–15
Fukuoka
Gujo Hachiman
FestivalsJuly 13 – September 7
Gifu
Ajigaura Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Iso Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kagoshima
Jodogahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Iwate
Oarai Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Shirahama White Beach Resort
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Wakayama
Shonan Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kanagawa
Suma Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Hyogo
Yuigahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kanagawa
Koiwai Farm
Flowers in bloomMid July (approx.)
Iwate
Oarai Beach
FireworksLate July (approx.)
Ibaraki
Oarai Beach
FestivalsLate July (approx.)
Ibaraki
Kifune Shrine
IlluminationsLate July – mid August (approx.)
Kyoto
Sunayama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Okinawa
Yonaha Maehama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Okinawa
Aso Shrine
FestivalsJuly (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kyoto Machiya Stay
FestivalsJuly (approx.)
Kyoto
Sawara Historic District
FestivalsJuly (approx.)
Chiba
Tsuwano
FestivalsJuly (approx.)
Shimane
Yasaka Shrine
FestivalsJuly (approx.)
Kyoto
Senba Lake Cycling
Flowers in bloomEarly July – mid August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Ushiku Daibutsu
Flowers in bloomEarly July – mid August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Tokyo Yakatabune
FireworksMid July – late August (approx.)
Tokyo
Ama Divers of Ise-Shima
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Mie
Amago Falls
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Fukuoka
Fukue Island Beaches
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Nagasaki
Fukuoka City Waterfront
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Fukuoka
Gamagori Laguna Ten Bosch
IlluminationsEarly July – late August (approx.)
Aichi
Hiratani Valley
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
Kikuchi Valley
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kumamoto
Lake Biwa
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Shiga
Lake Biwa Leisure Activities
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Shiga
Nijinomatsubara Seaside Cycling
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
Okinoshima Island
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Chiba
Sada Misaki Peninsula
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ehime
Shimoda Beaches
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Shizuoka
Uradome Coast
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Tottori
Yoshinogari Historical Park
IlluminationsEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
Gifu Castle
IlluminationsEarly June – late August (approx.)
Gifu
Gujo Hachiman Food Sample Workshops
FestivalsEarly July – late September (approx.)
Gifu
Glover Garden
IlluminationsEarly July – late October (approx.)
Nagasaki
Lake Inawashiro
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Fukushima
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
IlluminationsEarly July – late September (approx.)
Saitama
Shimabara Spring Water Swimming Carp Streets
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Nagasaki
Karashi Renkon
Flowers in bloomEarly July – mid August (approx.)
Kumamoto
Atami Onsen
FireworksMid July – late August (approx.)
Shizuoka
Beppu Sand Bath
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Oita
Blue Cave
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Okinawa
Chirihama Nagisa Driveway
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ishikawa
Ibusuki Sand Bath
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kagoshima
Niji-no-Matsubara
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
AugustThis month
67 spotsYamaga Onsen & Lantern Festival
FestivalsAugust 15–16
Kumamoto
Sendai Tanabata Festival
FestivalsAugust 6–8
Miyagi
Akita Kanto Festival
FestivalsAugust 3–6
Akita
Awa Odori Festival
FestivalsAugust 12–15
Tokushima
Yosakoi Festival
FestivalsAugust 9–12
Kochi
Tachineputa Matsuri
FestivalsAugust 4–8
Aomori
Nebuta Matsuri
FestivalsAugust 2–7
Aomori
Morioka Sansa Odori
FestivalsAugust 1–4
Iwate
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine
FestivalsAugust 26–27
Yamanashi
Niigata Bandai Bridge
FireworksEarly August (approx.)
Niigata
Niigata Bandai Bridge
FestivalsAugust 7–9
Niigata
Sumiyoshi Taisha
FestivalsJuly 30 – August 1
Osaka
Senshu Park
FestivalsAugust 3–6
Akita
Tachineputa Matsuri
IlluminationsAugust 4–8
Aomori
Gujo Hachiman
FestivalsJuly 13 – September 7
Gifu
Tottori Shan-Shan Festival
FestivalsMid August (approx.)
Tottori
Kodo Taiko Drumming Village
FestivalsAugust 3
Niigata
Yosakoi Festival
IlluminationsAugust 9–12
Kochi
Shonan Beach
Sea & beachesAugust (approx.)
Kanagawa
Ajigaura Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Iso Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kagoshima
Jodogahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Iwate
Oarai Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Shirahama White Beach Resort
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Wakayama
Suma Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Hyogo
Yuigahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kanagawa
Kiyomizu Shrine
FestivalsMid August (approx.)
Saga
Kifune Shrine
IlluminationsLate July – mid August (approx.)
Kyoto
Sunayama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Okinawa
Yonaha Maehama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Okinawa
Hida Beef
FestivalsAugust (approx.)
Gifu
Kasuga Taisha
FestivalsAugust (approx.)
Nara
Keya Otehon Sea Cave
Sea & beachesAugust (approx.)
Fukuoka
Kiyomizu-dera
IlluminationsAugust (approx.)
Kyoto
Nagara River Cormorant Fishing (Ukai)
FestivalsAugust (approx.)
Gifu
Senba Lake Cycling
Flowers in bloomEarly July – mid August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Ushiku Daibutsu
Flowers in bloomEarly July – mid August (approx.)
Ibaraki
Tokyo Yakatabune
FireworksMid July – late August (approx.)
Tokyo
Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre
FestivalsEarly August – late September (approx.)
Nagano
Ama Divers of Ise-Shima
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Mie
Amago Falls
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Fukuoka
Fukue Island Beaches
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Nagasaki
Fukuoka City Waterfront
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Fukuoka
Gamagori Laguna Ten Bosch
IlluminationsEarly July – late August (approx.)
Aichi
Hiratani Valley
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
Kikuchi Valley
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kumamoto
Lake Biwa
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Shiga
Lake Biwa Leisure Activities
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Shiga
Nijinomatsubara Seaside Cycling
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
Okinoshima Island
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Chiba
Sada Misaki Peninsula
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ehime
Shimoda Beaches
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Shizuoka
Uradome Coast
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Tottori
Yoshinogari Historical Park
IlluminationsEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
Gifu Castle
IlluminationsEarly June – late August (approx.)
Gifu
Gujo Hachiman Food Sample Workshops
FestivalsEarly July – late September (approx.)
Gifu
Glover Garden
IlluminationsEarly July – late October (approx.)
Nagasaki
Lake Inawashiro
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Fukushima
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
IlluminationsEarly July – late September (approx.)
Saitama
Shimabara Spring Water Swimming Carp Streets
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Nagasaki
Karashi Renkon
Flowers in bloomEarly July – mid August (approx.)
Kumamoto
Atami Onsen
FireworksMid July – late August (approx.)
Shizuoka
Beppu Sand Bath
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Oita
Blue Cave
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Okinawa
Chirihama Nagisa Driveway
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Ishikawa
Ibusuki Sand Bath
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Kagoshima
Niji-no-Matsubara
Sea & beachesEarly July – late August (approx.)
Saga
September
17 spotsGujo Hachiman
FestivalsJuly 13 – September 7
Gifu
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
FestivalsSeptember (approx.)
Osaka
Chichibugahama Beach (Sunset Reflections)
Sea & beachesEarly September – late October (approx.)
Kagawa
Maebara Beach
Sea & beachesEarly September – late November (approx.)
Chiba
Seto Ceramics
FestivalsMid September (approx.)
Aichi
Yamagata Imoni
FestivalsMid September (approx.)
Yamagata
Tokoname Pottery Town
FestivalsSeptember (approx.)
Aichi
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
FestivalsSeptember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Awaji Yumebutai
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Hyogo
Lake Yamanakako
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Yamanashi
Nokonoshima Island
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Fukuoka
Tateyama Flower Fields
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Chiba
Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre
FestivalsEarly August – late September (approx.)
Nagano
Amami Oshima
Sea & beachesEarly September – late November (approx.)
Kagoshima
Gujo Hachiman Food Sample Workshops
FestivalsEarly July – late September (approx.)
Gifu
Glover Garden
IlluminationsEarly July – late October (approx.)
Nagasaki
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
IlluminationsEarly July – late September (approx.)
Saitama
October
121 spotsTakayama Festival Floats
FestivalsOctober 9–10
Gifu
Myoken Fireworks Festival
FireworksMid October (approx.)
Kumamoto
Hamamatsu Air Base Festival
FestivalsLate October – early November (approx.)
Shizuoka
Heian Shrine
FestivalsOctober 22
Kyoto
Kurama-dera Temple
FestivalsOctober 22
Kyoto
Chichibugahama Beach (Sunset Reflections)
Sea & beachesEarly September – late October (approx.)
Kagawa
Maebara Beach
Sea & beachesEarly September – late November (approx.)
Chiba
Kamikochi Valley
Autumn leavesMid October (approx.)
Nagano
Hiratani Valley
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Saga
Mount Ishizuchi
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Ehime
Mt. Daisen
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tottori
Akechidaira Ropeway
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Falls
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Echizen Washi Paper
FestivalsMid October (approx.)
Fukui
Mino Washi
FestivalsMid October (approx.)
Gifu
Mt. Bandai
Autumn leavesMid October (approx.)
Fukushima
Nakanoshima
Flowers in bloomMid October (approx.)
Osaka
Jogakura Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Aomori
Kajo Park
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Yamagata
Lake Towada (Akita side)
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Akita
Lake Towada (Aomori side)
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Aomori
Mount Hakusan White Mountain
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Fukui
Obuse Chestnut Sweets
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Nagano
Oirase Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Aomori
Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Niigata
Oboke and Koboke Gorges
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tokushima
Mt. Misen
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Sandankyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Shinkyo Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Chusonji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Magome-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Matsushima Bay Scenic Cruise
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
Motsuji Temple Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Tsumago-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Yahiko Shrine
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Miyagi
Shosenkyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Takachiho Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Kumagawa River Rafting
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Kumamoto
Mt. Tsurugi
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tokushima
Nasu Animal Kingdom
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Nasu Onsen
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Oze National Park
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Gunma
Daio Wasabi Farm
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Hakuba Valley
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa)
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Nagano side)
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Nagano
Asuka Village
Flowers in bloomEarly October – mid October (approx.)
Nara
Awaji Farm Park England Hill
Flowers in bloomEarly October – mid October (approx.)
Hyogo
Heijo Palace Site
Flowers in bloomEarly October – mid October (approx.)
Nara
Kibiji Cycling Road
Flowers in bloomEarly October – mid October (approx.)
Okayama
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park
Flowers in bloomEarly October – mid October (approx.)
Fukuoka
Dakigaeri Gorge
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Akita
Dewa Sanzan
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Yamagata
Goshiki-numa Ponds
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Fukushima
Lake Inawashiro
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Fukushima
Michinoku Coastal Trail
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Miyagi
Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple)
Autumn leavesMid October – late October (approx.)
Yamagata
Achi Shrine
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Okayama
Echizen Pottery Village
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Fukui
Kawagoe Kurazukuri Street
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Saitama
Kawagoe Unagi
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Saitama
Mizuki Shigeru Road
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Tottori
Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway
Flowers in bloomOctober (approx.)
Hyogo
Odori Park
Autumn leavesOctober (approx.)
Hokkaido
Sawara Historic District
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Chiba
Seki Knife Forging
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Gifu
Uchiko Town
FestivalsOctober (approx.)
Ehime
Ushiku Daibutsu
Flowers in bloomOctober (approx.)
Ibaraki
Beppu Ropeway to Mt. Tsurumi
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Oita
Kirishima Onsen Village
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Kyuragi Valley
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Saga
Iya Onsen Cliff Bath
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tokushima
Makino Botanical Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Shimanto River
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Iwami Ginzan
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Koyasan Temple Town
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Wakayama
Shimanami Kaido (Onomichi side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Awaji Yumebutai
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Hyogo
Lake Yamanakako
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Yamanashi
Nokonoshima Island
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Fukuoka
Tateyama Flower Fields
Flowers in bloomMid September – mid October (approx.)
Chiba
Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Minakami Onsen & Adventure
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Aoni Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Okayama
Eiheiji Temple
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Mogami River Boat Ride
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Tadami Line
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Unazuki Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Ashizuri Cape
Sea & beachesEarly October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Bessho Onsen (Ehime)
Snow sceneryEarly October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Ebino Kogen Plateau
Flowers in bloomEarly October – late November (approx.)
Kagoshima
Hinoyama Park
Flowers in bloomEarly October – late November (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Izumo Taisha
FestivalsEarly October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Kasama Inari Shrine
FestivalsEarly October – late November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Shimanami Kaido (Imabari side)
Fresh greenEarly October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Yokohama Marine Tower
Flowers in bloomEarly October – late November (approx.)
Kanagawa
Amami Oshima
Sea & beachesEarly September – late November (approx.)
Kagoshima
Glover Garden
IlluminationsEarly July – late October (approx.)
Nagasaki
Toshogu Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October (approx.)
Tochigi
Akagi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Akita Museum of Art
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Hachimantai Plateau
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Happo Pond
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Hotaka Mountain Range
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Lake Hibara
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Nara Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Nara
Senjogahara Marshland
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Tochigi
Shimanto Sink Bridges
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kochi
Tofuku-ji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kyoto
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
November
165 spotsKaratsu Kunchi Festival
FestivalsNovember 2–4
Saga
Nagoya Castle Night Illumination
IlluminationsMid November (approx.)
Aichi
Yame Lantern Festival
FestivalsLate November (approx.)
Fukuoka
Hamamatsu Air Base Festival
FestivalsLate October – early November (approx.)
Shizuoka
Katori Shrine
FestivalsNovember 3
Chiba
Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
FestivalsNovember 2–4
Saga
Karatsu Castle
FestivalsNovember 2–4
Saga
Ishiyama-dera Temple
IlluminationsMid November – late November (approx.)
Shiga
Mifuneyama Autumn Maple Forest Walk
Autumn leavesEarly November – late November (approx.)
Saga
Yahiko Shrine
FestivalsNovember 1–24
Niigata
Momiji Manju
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Maebara Beach
Sea & beachesEarly September – late November (approx.)
Chiba
Eikan-do Temple
IlluminationsMid November (approx.)
Kyoto
Kanazawa Castle Park
IlluminationsMid November (approx.)
Ishikawa
Amago Falls
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Fukuoka
Daizenji Taisekiji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Erin-ji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Hikone Castle
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shiga
Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Fukui
Kankakei Gorge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kagawa
Kannon-in Temple Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Tottori
Kokoen Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Hyogo
Miidera Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shiga
Minoo Park
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Osaka
Momiji Kairo Maple Corridor
FestivalsEarly November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Momiji Kairo Maple Corridor
IlluminationsEarly November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Morioka Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesEarly November (approx.)
Iwate
Nagoya Castle
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Aichi
Nagoya Castle Night Illumination
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Aichi
Nara Hotel
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Nara
Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Chiba
Natadera Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Ishikawa
Rurikoji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Saga International Balloon Fiesta
FestivalsEarly November (approx.)
Saga
Saga Onsen Hizen Yumo
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Saga
Sagano Scenic Railway
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kyoto
Sankeien Garden
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kanagawa
Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Hyogo
Sunpu Castle Park
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Shizuoka
Tochigi Kurazukuri
FestivalsEarly November (approx.)
Tochigi
Tofuku-ji Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Kyoto
Togetsukyo Bridge
Autumn leavesMid November (approx.)
Kyoto
Toki no Kane
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Saitama
Utsunomiya Gyoza
FestivalsEarly November (approx.)
Tochigi
Zuihoji Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Hyogo
Rinnoji Temple and Garden
Autumn leavesMid November – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Zuihoden Mausoleum
Autumn leavesMid November – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Oboke and Koboke Gorges
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tokushima
Mt. Misen
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Sandankyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Shinkyo Bridge
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Tochigi
Chusonji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri Villages
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Magome-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Matsushima Bay Scenic Cruise
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Miyagi
Motsuji Temple Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Iwate
Tsumago-juku
Autumn leavesLate October – early November (approx.)
Nagano
Kurobe Gorge Railway
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Toyama
Yahiko Shrine
Autumn leavesMid October – early November (approx.)
Niigata
Ritsurin Garden
IlluminationsMid November – early December (approx.)
Kagawa
Nara Park Maple Viewing
Autumn leavesMid November – early December (approx.)
Nara
Akiu Great Falls (Akiu Otaki)
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Miyagi
Shosenkyo Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – mid November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Takachiho Gorge
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Mt. Haruna & Lake Haruna
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Toyama side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Nagatoro Autumn Foliage
IlluminationsMid November – early December (approx.)
Saitama
Kochi Castle
IlluminationsMid November – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Mifuneyama Rakuen
IlluminationsMid November – late November (approx.)
Saga
Shiroishi Castle
Autumn leavesEarly November – late November (approx.)
Miyagi
Adachi Museum of Art
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Byodo-in Phoenix Hall
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Enryakuji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shiga
Garyu Sanso Villa
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ehime
Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Great Buddha of Kamakura
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hasedera Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hodosan Shrine & Ropeway
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Saitama
Horikawa Moat Boat Ride
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Ichinoseki Mochi Culture
FestivalsNovember (approx.)
Iwate
Joren Falls
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shizuoka
Kaga Onsen
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ishikawa
Kashiwajima Island
Sea & beachesNovember (approx.)
Kochi
Katsura Imperial Villa
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Kazurabashi at Oku-Iya
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Tokushima
Kenrokuen Garden
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ishikawa
Kinugawa Onsen
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Tochigi
Kiyomizu-dera
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Kochi Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kochi
Kurama-dera Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Kyoto Machiya Stay
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Lake Saiko Bat Cave and Forest
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Yamanashi
Matsue Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shimane
Matsumoto Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nagano
Miyajima Island
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Mount Yoshino
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nara
Mt. Aso Nakadake Crater
Snow sceneryNovember (approx.)
Kumamoto
Nanzen-ji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Tochigi
Northern Culture Museum
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Niigata
Ohori Park
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Fukuoka
Omiya Bonsai Village
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Saitama
Onomichi Temple Walk
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Hiroshima
Osaka Castle
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Osaka
Philosopher's Path
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Pola Museum of Art
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kanagawa
Rokugo-manzan Temples
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Oita
Ryoan-ji Rock Garden
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Saga Hot Air Balloon Museum
FestivalsNovember (approx.)
Saga
Senba Lake Cycling
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Ibaraki
Sento Imperial Palace
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Shosei-en Garden
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Kyoto
Shuzenji Onsen
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Shizuoka
Toshodaiji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nara
Tsuyama Castle Ruins
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Okayama
Yakushiji Temple
Autumn leavesNovember (approx.)
Nara
Beppu Ropeway to Mt. Tsurumi
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Oita
Kirishima Onsen Village
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Miyazaki
Kyuragi Valley
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Saga
Iya Onsen Cliff Bath
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Tokushima
Makino Botanical Garden
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Shimanto River
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Iwami Ginzan
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Koyasan Temple Town
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Wakayama
Shimanami Kaido (Onomichi side)
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Hiroshima
Ikaho Onsen Stone Steps
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Minakami Onsen & Adventure
Autumn leavesLate October – late November (approx.)
Gunma
Aoni Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Okayama
Eiheiji Temple
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukui
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamanashi
Mogami River Boat Ride
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Yamagata
Tadami Line
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Unazuki Onsen
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Toyama
Sakae District
IlluminationsMid November – late December (approx.)
Aichi
Yuushien Garden
IlluminationsMid November – late December (approx.)
Shimane
Ashizuri Cape
Sea & beachesEarly October – late November (approx.)
Kochi
Bessho Onsen (Ehime)
Snow sceneryEarly October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Ebino Kogen Plateau
Flowers in bloomEarly October – late November (approx.)
Kagoshima
Hinoyama Park
Flowers in bloomEarly October – late November (approx.)
Yamaguchi
Izumo Taisha
FestivalsEarly October – late November (approx.)
Shimane
Kasama Inari Shrine
FestivalsEarly October – late November (approx.)
Ibaraki
Shimanami Kaido (Imabari side)
Fresh greenEarly October – late November (approx.)
Ehime
Yokohama Marine Tower
Flowers in bloomEarly October – late November (approx.)
Kanagawa
Amami Oshima
Sea & beachesEarly September – late November (approx.)
Kagoshima
Ashikaga Flower Park
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Tochigi
Ishiyama-dera Temple
Autumn leavesLate November (approx.)
Shiga
Akagi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Akita Museum of Art
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Hachimantai Plateau
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Akita
Happo Pond
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Hotaka Mountain Range
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Nagano
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Lake Hibara
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Fukushima
Nara Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Nara
Senjogahara Marshland
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Tochigi
Shimanto Sink Bridges
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kochi
Tsugaru-Iwaki Skyline
Autumn leavesMid October – late November (approx.)
Aomori
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Kobe Harborland
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Maruo Falls
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Kagoshima
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Fukushima
December
79 spotsChichibu Night Festival
FestivalsDecember 2–3
Saitama
Chichibu Shrine
FestivalsDecember 2–3
Saitama
Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Yuigahama Beach
Sea & beachesEarly December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Manta Ray Snorkeling
Sea & beachesEarly December – late March (approx.)
Okinawa
Kobe Luminarie
FestivalsEarly December (approx.)
Hyogo
Sendai Pageant of Starlight
FestivalsLate December (approx.)
Miyagi
Ritsurin Garden
IlluminationsMid November – early December (approx.)
Kagawa
Nara Park Maple Viewing
Autumn leavesMid November – early December (approx.)
Nara
Zao Snow Monsters (Juhyo)
IlluminationsLate December – mid February (approx.)
Yamagata
Takayama Festival Floats
FestivalsEarly December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Nagatoro Autumn Foliage
IlluminationsMid November – early December (approx.)
Saitama
Kitano Ijinkan
IlluminationsDecember (approx.)
Hyogo
Kyoto Station Building
IlluminationsDecember (approx.)
Kyoto
Momotaro Dori
IlluminationsDecember (approx.)
Okayama
Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade
IlluminationsDecember (approx.)
Osaka
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Okayama
Sakae District
IlluminationsMid November – late December (approx.)
Aichi
Yuushien Garden
IlluminationsMid November – late December (approx.)
Shimane
Echizen Crab
Snow sceneryMid December – late January (approx.)
Fukui
Kinosaki Winter Crab Kaiseki
Snow sceneryMid December – late January (approx.)
Hyogo
Matsuba Crab
Snow sceneryMid December – late January (approx.)
Tottori
Minato Mirai 21
FireworksEarly December – late January (approx.)
Kanagawa
Minato Mirai 21
IlluminationsEarly December – late January (approx.)
Kanagawa
Eiheiji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukui
Gero Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Gero Onsen Gassho Village
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Ginzan Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Hakone Shrine
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hakone Yumoto Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kanagawa
Hanamaki Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Iwate
Higashiyama Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Iya Valley Scarecrow Village
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tokushima
Kakunodate Samurai District
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Kinugawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tochigi
Kurokawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Kumamoto
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gunma
Magome to Tsumago Hike
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Misasa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tottori
Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Yamagata
Nabana no Sato
IlluminationsEarly December – mid February (approx.)
Mie
Nagamachi Samurai District
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Ishikawa
Nyuto Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Oga Aquarium GAO
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Omoriyama Zoo
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Akita
Otaru Canal
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Hokkaido
Ouchi-juku
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Shibu Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Spa Resort Hawaiians
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Tadami Line
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Takayama Sanmachi Old Town
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Gifu
Tottori Sand Dunes
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Tottori
Tsuruga Castle
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Fukushima
Zenkoji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – late February (approx.)
Nagano
Aoni Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Daisen-ji Temple
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tottori
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Niigata
Gokayama Ainokura
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Gifu
Kenrokuen Garden
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Ishikawa
Mogami River Boat Ride
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
Nozawa Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Yudanaka Onsen
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Nagano
Ashikaga Flower Park
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Tochigi
Mt. Tsurugi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Tokushima
Shirakami-Sanchi
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Aomori
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Fukushima
Akagi Shrine
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Stay
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Gunma
Nara Park
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Nara
Senjogahara Marshland
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Tochigi
Shimanto Sink Bridges
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kochi
Tofuku-ji Temple
Autumn leavesLate October – early December (approx.)
Kyoto
Gassan Ski Resort
Snow sceneryMid December – early March (approx.)
Yamagata
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Kobe Harborland
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Hyogo
Maruo Falls
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Kagoshima
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival
IlluminationsMid November – mid February (approx.)
Fukushima