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Best time to visit Japan in 2026: the honest guide by season and region

The best time to visit Japan in 2026 depends on what you want. Cherry blossoms (sakura) peak from late March to early April in Tokyo and Kyoto — stunning, but pricey and packed. Autumn foliage (koyo), from mid- to late November, delivers red maple leaves with half the crowds and far more civil prices, and it's the best value of the year. Whatever you choose, steer clear of Golden Week (Apr 29–May 6) and Obon (Aug 13–15): they're the two most expensive, most crowded stretches on the Japanese calendar.

Curadoria Voyspark · Jul 13