Tag
seasonal
5 guides, newest first.
- Seasonal GuidesGolden Week in Japan 2026: Survive It or Skip ItGolden Week explained for foreign travelers: the late-April to early-May crush, what doubles in price, what still works, and the counter-programming that saves trips.
- Seasonal GuidesCherry Blossom Season on a Budget 2026: Dates & CostsSakura season doubles Japan hotel prices. The counter-moves: forecast-based booking, free hanami spots in Tokyo and Kyoto, and the late-season Tohoku trick.
- Seasonal GuidesJapan Winter Travel Budget 2026: Snow & OnsenWinter is Japan's cheapest season outside ski resorts: January hotel deals, budget onsen strategy, Sapporo Snow Festival math, and skiing without resort prices.
- Seasonal GuidesJapan Autumn Foliage Guide 2026: Dates & SpotsKoyo season planned like a local: the November peak calendar city by city, free momiji spots in Kyoto and Tokyo, and why foliage pricing beats sakura.
- Seasonal GuidesJapan in Summer 2026: Festivals & Heat SurvivalSummer Japan honestly: June's rainy-season discounts, July-August festival calendar, the heat survival system, and where to escape to (Hokkaido, Okinawa).