October is a fairly average month in osaka with occasional rain. In other regions, it usually runs from early june through around midjuly. October is one of the most popular months to visit japan. If respect for the aged day falls on 21 september and autumnal equinox falls in 23 september, then 22 september is declared a holiday.
Water temperatures begin to cool as the month progresses, but diving conditions remain good. Japan observes 16 national holidays throughout the year. Autumn is the season of gorgeous fall foliage, traditional festivals, and delicious food. Autumn is during the months of september, october and november and winter is from december to february. On these days schools and public offices are closed, and many employers give workers the day off. People often ask me when the peak travel season in japan is and whether they should avoid it or not. In cities such as tokyo and kyoto, the peak season for autumn leaves viewing is usually in november, however in northern part and mountain.
The weather is pleasant and the peak summer travel season is over. Some of the best include the towadahachimantai park straddling akita, aomori and iwate prefectures, and oze national park which spans four different prefectures. Nagano is also a great place to visit in the winter because of the resident snow monkeys who appear in. July and august are the months most prone to typhoons in japan. Its important to check the weather often during this season. There are 12 teams npb, split evenly between the central league and pacific league. Typhoon season can affect your japanese travel plans. Autumn in japan travel, clothing, and weather for october november. Also, august to october is the peak typhoon season in japan. Avoid the golden week in early may when all the country is on the move. Visit kyotos temples and gardens to experience breathtaking. Travel prices tend to be relatively low in october, except in areas that have autumn leaves that peak during the month such as the town of nikko. The climate in japan in october ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.
There are amazing spots to enjoy the beautiful nature such as hiking and autumn leaves viewings. I was in kyoto at the start of october and the mercury easily tipped 30c. The rainy season begins with the baiu rains or plum rains june 15july 15, which are heavy and essential for rice cultivation, especially in the south where june is the rainiest month of the year. Due to changes in the weather the autumn leaves season had got delayed by 20 days. This table was compiled based on data taken from the tokyo metropolitan central wholesale market and as such there may be some differences with regards to locations outside of the greater tokyo area.
Also numbers of events are held this month such as halloween parties and delicious food events. The 38th depression, 9th typhoon and 3rd super typhoon of the 2019 pacific typhoon season, it was the. Flowers are like mirrors to the seasons, reflecting the passage of time. Top 10 things to do in japan in october japan web magazine. What to pack on a trip to japan in october usa today. As japan is a long collection of islands stretching out over thousands of kilometers, the climate varies considerably from the northern island of hokkaido summer mild and short. October is the great month to celebrate the coming of autumn in japan. In august, there is a certain decrease in rain frequency. Be sure to bring longsleeved clothing and thin sweaters during october.
Japan s summer extends into september, but as october peeks around the corner the coveted autumn season gets underway. Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for japan with current travel advice, statistics and online resources below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in japan in october. National holidays in japan in 2019 office holidays. In october, japan emerges from a hot, wet summer to become dry and cool. Japan during this period will often have relatively clear weather and days with pleasant weather and fresh air.
The autumn leaves season will vary depending on the region, but usually takes place from around middle october to the beginning of december. The very hot summer and typhoon season ends in september, and october is a great season for. The japanese are very attentive to details, and their pedantry can be compared only to the german pedantry. As i did in years past, i plan to update this page with my own experiences from japan s most colorful season. Weather in japan in october 2020 climate, temperature.
It is forecasted that the super typhoon hagibis will hit the center of japan including tokyo between 12th and th october, 2019. Deep reds, striking golds, and intense oranges found in natures surroundings mark the beautiful autumn season in japan. Overview of holidays and many observances in japan during the year 2020. Rainfall is abundant, in fact, it amounts to 1,600 millimeters 63 inches per year. Book in advance if you intend to travel to japan during that time. Typhoon hagibis, also known as the reiwa 1 east japan typhoon, reiwa gannen higashinihon taifu, was an extremely violent and large tropical cyclone that caused widespread destruction across its path, starting from october 6, 2019, up until october, 2019. The viewing of autumn foliage koyo in japan has gained world. The colorful leaves koyo draw large numbers of travelers to japan annually. Winter december march is a beautiful time to visit japan, especially if you are venturing to the ski slopes of hokkaido or nagano. Check out things to know about typhoon season in japan to enjoy your stay during the disaster season. There are some disadvantages to visiting japan during the typhoon season but also some fantastic advantages to visiting japan. Golden week, cherry blossom season, autumn foliage season and also nenmatsu are high seasons in japan. Yet this makes it difficult to decide when to visit, as each of japans seasons has. The typhoon season in japan takes place between june to october.
Autumn brings the delicious foods associated with the season and reminds everyone why fall is known. Get the monthly weather forecast for tokyo, tokyo, japan, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Japan offers several festivals and interesting industry. These areas are carpeted in a brilliant white coating of fresh powdery snow making the traditional japanese onsen hot springs even more fun to sit in. It is the 70th season since nippon professional baseball npb was reorganized in 1950. If you travel in japan in summer and early autumn, be careful about typhoons. Starting sometime around december 27 and lasting until january 4 or 5 japan isnt big on taking off for christmas, but new years in japan is a whole other story. As mountain snow melts, hiking season begins in the japan alps though doublecheck for higher elevations.
Ill also be posting forecasts for 2020 when the time comes as well as addressing the elephant in the room for all japan 2020 travel. On the month of october the weather in japan is perfect, but in kumamoto only. There are some things you should know about visiting japan during the typhoon season. In most of japan, summer is the rainiest season of the year. Hyakumangoku matsuri in early june, kanazawas biggest festival celebrates the citys 16thcentury glory days with periodcostume parades, cultural performances and more. This holiday, on the second monday in october, commemorates the. Harvesting season japan fruits information on fruit. Moreover japan is geography stretches from and north to south, with the north island of hokkaido in a subarctic zone and the southern island of okinawa being subtropical, and the rest of. The weather is pleasant and the peak summer travel season is. Select a destination to see more weather parameters. Here are 10 best things to do and places to visit in japan in october 2019. Nevertheless, its not uncommon to have some cold days in may when the cherry trees are in full flower or warm and humid days in. The best time to see the autumn colors has arrived in hakone. Japan is poor in natural resources, but brings a huge number of delightful natural scenery.
With typhoon season past its peak in october across okinawa and japan s southern islands, strong winds are still possible but the rains start to recede, and days are generally warm and sunny avg temp. The trees show beautiful autumn colours, beginning in. Each season has very different temperatures and climates. In early autumn, the cosmos begin to blooma precursor to kochia. Autumn in japan 2020 how to enjoy the fall foliage season.
Officially spring is during the months of march, april and may in japan. I am planning to fly to south korea in october this year and would love to ski in japan in october if possible. Nothing can be more vibrant, yet more crowded, than japanese parks during the hanami cherry blossom season in april. Whilst that is solid advice, theres a danger that firsttimers to japan will leave their shorts, dresses and tshirts at home. Thus, in kumamoto these ideal weather conditions will allow you to savor fully your vacations. The 2019 nippon professional baseball season began on march 29.
The period is called tsuyu also pronounced baiyu which translates to plum rain as the season coincides with the ripening of japan s plums the wet weather is caused by cold winds from the north colliding wind warm southern winds which create several weeks of rain. With typhoon season largely over by the end of september, october offers some of japans fairest and most comfortable weather. I remember someone told me that ski in october in japan is possible but i am not certain about that. This guide introduces travel tips, seasonal things to do, and weather information for those planning a fall vacation in japan. March to may and october to november are considered the best time visit japan, even though climate differs from north to south. Fall in japan autumn in japan lasts from about midseptember to early december, depending on the location. Fittingly, flower viewing is a very popular activity in japan as most prominently seen in the annual festivities surrounding the cherry blossoms, but not limited to them the following chart shows the approximate blooming periods for some of the most popular flowers in japan. Rainy season in japan typically begins in early may in okinawa.
The peak foliage season may arrive on the third week of october. Autumn in japan means gorgeous foliage, mild weather ideal for traveling around, special events, and delicious food. Japan autumn leaves tours 2020, fall foliage travel, japan. Japan has a huge selection of national parks throughout the country and whether the leaves have turned or not, october is an excellent season to explore them. Its not uncommon to get a scorcher of a day in october nor is it uncommon be caught out in a sudden deluge. The further north you travel, the cooler the climate during october, so check the weather forecast for the. Japan weather october temperature, climate, best time to. October in japan, like america, is filled with autumn foliage and a cooling of weather.
The national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa predicts a 70 percent chance of abovenormal tropical cyclone activity in the pacific during the 2019 typhoon season. Japan s rainy season starts in early summer, between may and july, depending on the region. Renowned fall foliage is the main draw in japan during this season, but there are also interesting holidays that give you a peek at the culture of the country. Weather conditions vary throughout the 4,000plus islands in this vast archipelago, but much of the nation enjoys mild if not downright pleasant. This holiday, on the second monday in october, commemorates the summer olympics held in tokyo in 1964.
By october, the landscape is filled with some 30,000 red kochia bushes, and a. However, ive been to tokyo and kyoto for sakura season, and i still feel the fall season in japan is superior. The first half of october in tokyo, japan, is similar to september. While japan tends to be beautiful in every season, if youre looking to escape the crowds or certain kinds of weather, you may wish to keep these times of year in mind. In addition, the given weather conditions of the season may also affect the prices, so please consider this as a reference only.
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