Japan Travel Guide π
π I've compiled some new rules and scenic spot information for traveling in Japan. Don't step on any landmines! π [Japan Travel Timing] π Spring (March-May): Cherry Blossom Viewing (late March to mid-April) Tokyo: Meguro River (night cherry blossoms), National Showa Memorial Park (less crowded, great scenery) πΈ π’π Kyoto: To-ji Temple, Higashiyama Shrine (a favorite among locals) πΈ π Summer (June-August): Romantic Fireworks Festivals Tokyo: Sumida River (last Saturday of July, iconic event) π’π Adachi (July, 15,000 fireworks per hour, great value) π Osaka: Tenjin Matsuri (July 25, boat procession + fireworks) π’π PL Fireworks Art Festival (August, group-hosted, amazing scale) π π Autumn (September-November): Cool Climate, Red Leaf Viewing September: Aomori - early red leaves, fewer tourists π’π Okinawa - escape the midsummer heat, great for diving + island tours October: Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Outer Garden Ginkgo Avenue (late October to November) π’π Kyoto - Arashiyama at the end of the month, Eikando (night maple viewing) π November: Kyoto - Ruriko-ji (reservation required) π’π Kurokawa Onsen - a secret hot spring experience among the red leaves π π Winter (December-February): Romantic Snowscapes and Hot Springs December: π’πTokyo - Omotesando, Shiodome (millions of lights) Christmas illuminations Hokkaido - Otaru Snow Light Path January: π’π Ginzan Onsen - Taisho-style snow-covered hot spring town (inspiration for "Spirited Away") βοΈ February: π’πOkinawa - mid-month, Nakijin Castle Sakura Festival (Japan's earliest) πΈ #Japan #TravelTips πβ¨
