Originally Posted by
kokinos
I sent this thread to one of my friends who is heading to Japan soon for his first trip to the country. He made a reservation for 2 nights at Wanosato. Is mid March a good time of year to visit Wanosato? We were a bit concerned if it's in between seasons and the scenary wouldn't be as ideal as during the full winter or lush spring/summer.
There is very little foliage in March. Usually, it isn't until after the sakura (cherry blossoms) bloom that new leaves for many trees emerge. It's not ideal, but if that's the only option I wouldn't avoid the place just because of it.