Japan transforms completely by season — cherry blossoms in spring, summer festivals, autumn leaves, winter illuminations. This guide tells you exactly when and where to be for each, the spots that are worth the crowds and the ones where you can see the same thing without the chaos, and the lesser-known seasonal events that most visitors never find.
Japan transforms completely by season — cherry blossoms in spring, summer festivals, autumn leaves, winter illuminations. This guide tells you exactly when and where to be for each, the spots that are worth the crowds and the ones where you can see the same thing without the chaos, and the lesser-known seasonal events that most visitors never find.