When to Visit Japan: Month-by-Month Guide from a Local

When is the best time to visit Japan? I'm Toshi, a Japanese local from the Tokyo area. In this video I walk you through all 12 months: weather, crowds, what each month is best for, and the dates I'd avoid. Temperatures are Tokyo monthly averages (Japan Meteorological Agency, 1991-2020 normals). Dates like cherry blossom and rainy season are averages and change every year - always check the latest forecast. Narrated by me, a Japanese local. Script written from verified sources. English subtitles (CC) are available: tap the CC button. You can also auto-translate them in Settings. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:37 There is no single best month 1:00 Month by month 1:28 January 1:58 February 2:30 March 2:54 April 3:22 May 3:47 June 4:23 Quick quiz 4:53 July 5:16 August 5:42 September 6:05 October 6:24 November 6:48 December 7:12 Dates to plan around 7:41 Toshi's picks 8:31 Toshi's Local Tip 9:00 What's next Sources: • Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals 1991-2020 (Tokyo monthly mean temperature) • JMA sakura normals: Tokyo first bloom ~Mar 24, full bloom ~Mar 31 • JMA rainy season normals, Kanto-Koshin: ~Jun 7 - Jul 19 • JNTO visitor arrival statistics 2025-2026 • JMA climatological normals 1991-2020, Tokyo monthly precipitation (Jun 167.8 mm, Jul 156.2 mm, Sep 224.9 mm, Oct 234.8 mm) • JMA climatological normals 1991-2020, January mean temperature: Sapporo about -3°C, Naha about 17°C • JR Central / widely documented: Mt. Fuji is visible from the E-seat side of the Tokaido Shinkansen heading west (Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka) I'm Toshi, a Japanese local. I check official sources and do my best to be accurate, but I'm not a travel professional, so mistakes can happen. Please confirm the latest official info before you travel. Some stock footage: MotionElements.com Some stock footage and music: Mixkit Some stock footage: Douga AC (douga-ac.com) Map data: Natural Earth #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #JapanTips