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.
7 seasonal windows tagged “Fireworks” · timings shift with the weather each year — confirm before booking.
Summer in Japan — best right now
Akita Kanto Festival
August 3–6
August 3–6 for the festival
Tachineputa Matsuri
August 4–8
August 4–8 (festival, 23-meter illuminated floats)
Shonan Beach
August(approx.)
August–October for typhoon swells and best surfing conditions
Ajigaura Beach
Early July – late August(approx.)
July–August (swimming season)
January
1 spot
February
0 spotsNothing listed for February under “Fireworks” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
March
0 spotsNothing listed for March under “Fireworks” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
April
0 spotsNothing listed for April under “Fireworks” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
May
0 spotsNothing listed for May under “Fireworks” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
June
0 spotsNothing listed for June under “Fireworks” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
July
3 spots
AugustThis month
3 spots
September
0 spotsNothing listed for September under “Fireworks” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.
October
1 spot
November
0 spotsNothing listed for November under “Fireworks” yet — browse all spots or the festival calendar.