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Every season in Japan brings unique beauty. Plan your visit around nature's calendar.
Cherry blossoms paint Japan pink. The most popular time to visit.
Japan's most iconic natural event. Parks, rivers, and castle grounds transform into seas of pink.
Cascading purple and white wisteria create dreamlike tunnels at gardens across Japan.
Carpets of pink moss phlox bloom at the base of Mt. Fuji and across Hokkaido.
Vibrant festivals, fireworks, beaches, and the lush green countryside.
Massive hanabi displays light up summer nights along rivers and coastlines across Japan.
From Kyoto's Gion Matsuri to Aomori's Nebuta — summer festivals define Japanese culture.
Rolling lavender fields in Furano create one of Hokkaido's most photographed landscapes.
Crystal-clear tropical waters, coral reefs, and white sand beaches from May through September.
Stunning red and gold foliage across temples, mountains, and gardens.
Maple leaves turn brilliant red and gold at temples, mountains, and traditional gardens.
Golden rice terraces and new-crop rice festivals celebrate Japan's agricultural heritage.
Traditional moon viewing ceremonies with dango sweets at temples and gardens.
World-class skiing, magical illuminations, and steaming outdoor onsen.
Japan's legendary powder snow draws skiers to Niseko, Nagano, and Niigata resorts.
Massive ice and snow sculptures transform Sapporo's Odori Park in February.
Millions of LED lights create magical winter wonderlands across Japan's major cities.
Nothing beats soaking in a steaming outdoor hot spring surrounded by fresh snowfall.