๐ Japan Summer Limited Edition Play Guide
During the hot and humid months of July and August in Japan, the locals have come up with many ways to beat the heat. Here's how to travel in Japan during this time! ๐ Cooling Spots and Kawayu Cuisine Northeast Japan and Hokkaido are cooler regions during summer, but if you're sticking to Honshu, here are two convenient and distinctive cooling spots: Kanto: Karuizawa near Tokyo ๐ is a great choice, a summer retreat for the Japanese royal family, where you can enjoy an oxygen-rich forest escape. Kansai: In Kyoto, the Kurama direction is home to the highly renowned Kifune Shrine ๐ where you can experience the most accurate and magical water fortune telling. You can also savor flowing soba noodles and kawayu cuisine under a waterfall, offering a refreshing coolness ๐ Fireworks Festivals and Summer Festivals In summer, to celebrate post-war peace and ward off plagues, beautiful fireworks festivals and summer festivals are held across Japan: fireworks, lanterns, floats, yukatas, goldfish scooping, apple candy, all making up the summer's poetic scene. [Most Spectacular Fireworks Festival] ๐: Nagaoka Fireworks, "No fireworks after Nagaoka," attracts 1 million viewers annually, with breathtaking fireworks that move the crowd. (P6) If you want to see fireworks in Tokyo, the Adachi Fireworks Festival is recommended for its good view, long duration, and abundant fireworks. [Most Worthwhile Summer Festivals] ๐: Kyoto Gion Matsuri (P8) & Aomori Nebuta Matsuri Gion Matsuri ๐ lasts the entire month of July, with huge float processions appearing on the first and last days, enveloping Kyoto in a festive atmosphere throughout July. [The Only Major Festival You Can Join] ๐ฒ: Nebuta Matsuri, in this festival, you're not just a spectator; you can join the dancers by buying a Nebuta costume and become part of the energetic crowd. ๐ธ Hydrangeas, Firefly Festivals, and Wind Chime Festivals ๐ธ Hydrangeas: June and July are the best seasons for hydrangeas. The closest to Tokyo is Kamakura, where the famous Meigetsuin Temple and Hase-dera Temple have blooming flowers in abundance. There's also the... ๐ฏ๐ต #JapanTravel #JapanFreeTrip #JapanSummerFestival #JapanSummerFullStrategy #FireworksFestival
