Japan
Your full Wanderlust guide to travel in Japan
From the sparkling skyscraper-clad cities and gold-hued temples to the endless green bamboo forests and blossom-carpeted mountains, Japan is a country of dazzling contrasts. We’ve put together this essential travel guide to help you decide where to start your Japanese adventure…
Contents
When to go to Japan
A guide to Japan's cities
Island adventures in Japan
Where to stay in Japan
What to eat in Japan
Things to do in Japan
Essential information
When to go to Japan
Japan is spectacular any time of year and choosing when to go ultimately comes down to what you want to see and do when you’re there.
High season runs between March and May. Travel during these months to catch the picture-perfect pink cherry blossoms in full bloom.
If you’re looking to go hiking, then travel between September and November, when temperatures are mild, rain is rare and you'll rarely find a cloud in the sky.
For a snowy escape, go to Japan between January and February.
Japan during spring (Shutterstock)
Japan during summer (Shutterstock)
Japan during autumn
Japan during winter (Shutterstock)
Size: 377,973 sq km
Population: 126.8 million
Capital: Tokyo
Time zone: (GMT+9)
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Visa requirements: Those with a British passport can entre Japan without a visa for visits of up to 90 days. You may need to provide evidence of a return flight.
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