Things to do in Japanese springtime?

houstongal (Trustee board) says on Jun 24, 2008, 11:46:

I would imagine that springtime would also be high season for tourists to see the cherry blossom trees.

I've gone to Japan in the fall (October) and winter (December) and found fewer tourists wandering around. It makes it easier to book hotels without prior reservations. The trade off is the cooler weather.

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mrgizmo says on Jul 31, 2008, 09:29:

I went to Japan during the cherry blossom season (April). I went to Tokyo, Kyoto,Kobe, Osaka and to an islandcalled Awaji island where only nationals go. It was beautiful if not espectacular. The scenery alone makes the trip worthwhile. The weather was ok, some rain but being Colombian I'm used to it. In Awaji Island I stayed at a Japanese Inn where everything is traditional from the Japanese bath to the dining room in kimono. I will never forget that trip.

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TravelFamily says on Sep 10, 2008, 00:26:

While cherry blossom season is beautiful, I love it when we have visitors in October. I love the cooler weather after a hot summer (August is usually quiet hot and humid) and it makes for easier walking and train riding. June and part of July is the rainy season (tsuyu - plum rain because that's when the plums are ripe). If you're thinking of climbing Mt. Fuji, then the climbing season is July and August. That is an experience well worth the trouble!! Also, you don't want to visit here during Golden Week (Here's a 2009 calendar - http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2282.html). Everybody and their brother goes to their hometown for the festivities and the roads are gridlocked. It's also pretty hard to get a reservation any place. We pretty much stay home during Japanese holidays due to traffic. Do you know where you want to visit?

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1LTLos56 says on Mar 24, 2009, 17:08:

"Sakura Week " is totally popular amongst Japanese. Such that entire families or groups of friends hangout in the best central locations at the park under the pre-blossoming cherry trees very much like families sit by the curb for the best view during Rose Parade Celebration on New Years Day in Pasadena CALIFORNIA USA.
I loved the Sakura weeks of both the city of Kyoto - blooms south to north then off to Hakone to enjoy the Onsen Culture -- I totally loved that and I looked very good in Katana very good if Ido say so myself! Then back to Tokyo to catch Sakura Week in Tokyo too.
It is true, Japanese do not care to engage Gaijin but those who work in the Travel and Tourist Centers speak perfect English!! The Japanese people I found to be very very nice, and they are a very content and happy people. Mostly, they do not drive, are not stuck in gridlock so 99% of Japanese people you meet do not suffer from Road Rage!!! and want to strangle you should you ask for directions. The Starbucks guy was the best - I asked for "Tall, three-shot 2% milk Latte pleasHAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Didnt even finish my order and already with the HAI!!! Then I ask in perfect Japanese "Where might I find the mens room?" "Oh, to the left go down the stairs and turn left first door on your left" in perfect Engish -- maybe my Japanese was not so perfect but I was laughing all the way to the mens room! I loved Japan the 8 days that I got to visit. I sure look forward to a return.

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japo says on May 29, 2009, 01:11:

You can find festivals and traditional events in the spring season, for example:
March 1-14 - "Nara Todaiji Temple Omizutori Festival"
http://www.carnifest.com/carnivals/Nara-Todaiji-Temple--Omizutori-Fest...

Apr 8 - "Hana Matsuri (Floral Festival in Japan)"
http://www.carnifest.com/carnivals/Hana-Matsuri-(Floral-Festival-in-Japan).asp

Annually in February or March"Tokyo Marathon"
http://www.carnifest.com/carnivals/Tokyo-Marathon.asp

Enjoy your stay in Japan

Japo

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