Basic knowledge you need to know before traveling to Japan

Japan is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world with four distinctly changing seasons: spring with cherry blossoms blooming gradually from south to north, summer with lush green trees, autumn with crimson maple leaves (momiji). From north to south, pure white snow in winter. Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is the highest mountain in Japan, located in the middle of the plain, covered with snow at the top of the mountain, and is the source of inspiration for many writers and poets as well as artists. including photographers and artists from all over the world. The same goes for those who love traveling to Japan.

Sightseeing and travel

Tourist destinations to visit when traveling to Japan: Clusters of temples and shrines in 3 cultural centers: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka; Garden houses and bonsai cultivation; Mount Fuji and cherry blossom viewing parks; Kawachi Fuji wisteria tunnel in Fukuoka. Hitachi Park in Ibaraki district; Sagano Bamboo Forest in the northwest of Kyoto; Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge; Tottori Sand Dunes in Chugoku; Lavender farm in Hokkaido; Gokayama Ancient Village and Zao Kitsune Village in Miyagi….

Luggage and weather

Japan has four distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Spring is from March to May, Summer is from June to August, Fall is from September to November and Winter is from December to February of the following year.

Winter and summer temperatures in Japan differ by more than 30 degrees Celsius. In summer, high temperatures and humidity make people from the mainland feel uncomfortable. In spring and autumn, the climate is very comfortable, but the weather often changes. Furthermore, from mid-summer to early fall, many typhoons arise in the western region of the North Pacific and land in Japan, sometimes causing a lot of damage to people and property. In winter, almost every region of Japan has snow.

When going to Japan, visitors should wear light, warm clothes. You should bring lots of t-shirts. Don’t bring too many heavy clothes. Bring scarves, hats, and low-cut shoes for ease of travel. In particular, when entering temples and memorial mausoleums, you must wear discreet clothing (men: avoid tank tops and shorts).

Winter: Tourists should bring thick coats, hats, wool or leather gloves, scarves, moisturizing lipstick, body lotion, etc.

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