Japan Travel Guide ๐
๐ I've compiled some new rules and scenic spot information for traveling in Japan. Don't step on any landmines! ๐ [Japan Travel Timing] ๐ 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) ๐ธ ๐ข๐ Kyoto: To-ji Temple, Higashiyama Shrine (a favorite among locals) ๐ธ ๐ Summer (June-August): Romantic Fireworks Festivals Tokyo: Sumida River (last Saturday of July, iconic event) ๐ข๐ Adachi (July, 15,000 fireworks per hour, great value) ๐ Osaka: Tenjin Matsuri (July 25, boat procession + fireworks) ๐ข๐ PL Fireworks Art Festival (August, group-hosted, amazing scale) ๐ ๐ Autumn (September-November): Cool Climate, Red Leaf Viewing September: Aomori - early red leaves, fewer tourists ๐ข๐ Okinawa - escape the midsummer heat, great for diving + island tours October: Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Outer Garden Ginkgo Avenue (late October to November) ๐ข๐ Kyoto - Arashiyama at the end of the month, Eikando (night maple viewing) ๐ November: Kyoto - Ruriko-ji (reservation required) ๐ข๐ Kurokawa Onsen - a secret hot spring experience among the red leaves ๐ ๐ Winter (December-February): Romantic Snowscapes and Hot Springs December: ๐ข๐Tokyo - Omotesando, Shiodome (millions of lights) Christmas illuminations Hokkaido - Otaru Snow Light Path January: ๐ข๐ Ginzan Onsen - Taisho-style snow-covered hot spring town (inspiration for "Spirited Away") โ๏ธ February: ๐ข๐Okinawa - mid-month, Nakijin Castle Sakura Festival (Japan's earliest) ๐ธ #Japan #TravelTips ๐โจ