Weather in Japan

The weather in Japan varies significantly by season and by region. Before heading to Japan, it's a good idea to check the forecast for the areas in which you'll be traveling. Refer to our Climate of Japan section for a general overview of Japan's weather.

Be sure to pay particular attention to the rainy and typhoon seasons of June and September as times when Japan's weather may spoil your sightseeing plans, and spring and autumn as the best times to go to see Japan accented in its full splendor with cherry blossoms in the spring and gorgeous fall colors in the autumn.

Japan's weather can also be quite volatile from day to day. For your convenience, we have provided you with current Weather Channel forecasts for the major regions of Japan.

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Tokyo

That first visit to Tokyo can be overwhelming. In order to help you navigate through this massive cultural mecca, our Tokyo Guide provides you with just a small guide to our favorite Tokyo destinations and attractions.

Kyoto

Kyoto is a treasure trove of fascinating and culturally important temples, shrines, castles, arts, and artifacts for visitors to explore, many of which are National Treasures of Japan and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Yokohama

Yokohama is an exciting port city full of fun attractions and sightseeing spots. You can very easily enjoy the best of what Yokohama has to offer on a day-trip from Tokyo, yet there is enough to see and do that you could easily make Yokohama your prime Japan travel destination!

Nikko

Nikko is a popular tourist destination famous for the mausoleums of the Tokugawa shoguns, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as soothing onsen hot springs surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of wooded mountains, waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails.