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Japan has two peak luxury travel windows: late March to early April for cherry blossom and October to November for autumn colour (koyo). Both deliver extraordinary photography but book out 9–12 months ahead. May, June and September are excellent shoulder months with fewer crowds and lower rates. Summer (July–August) is hot and humid; winter (December–February) is exceptional for Niseko skiing, snow monkeys and onsen culture.
The best time to visit Japan is late March to early April for cherry blossom (sakura) or October to November for autumn colour. May and June are excellent shoulder months; July–August are hot and humid; December–February is cold but exceptional for Niseko skiing and onsen.
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