First visit Japan, Sakura or fall ??
Nov 24, 20, 8:01 am
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First visit Japan, Sakura or fall ??
I have just cancelled my March 2021 trip after cancelling March 2020. I really do not want to wait 18 months to go so I was wondering what the views are on visiting Japan for fall change of season.I would probably be leaving around Oct 17-31. Is that the best time to see fall leaves?? I would be travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto with a stop at Kanazawa. I could delay trip into early November if that is the better time to go.
Nov 24, 20, 8:47 am
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Originally Posted by Tilto007
I have just cancelled my March 2021 trip after cancelling March 2020. I really do not want to wait 18 months to go so I was wondering what the views are on visiting Japan for fall change of season.I would probably be leaving around Oct 17-31. Is that the best time to see fall leaves?? I would be travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto with a stop at Kanazawa. I could delay trip into early November if that is the better time to go.
Nov 24, 20, 9:43 am
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Originally Posted by Tilto007
I have just cancelled my March 2021 trip after cancelling March 2020. I really do not want to wait 18 months to go so I was wondering what the views are on visiting Japan for fall change of season.I would probably be leaving around Oct 17-31. Is that the best time to see fall leaves?? I would be travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto with a stop at Kanazawa. I could delay trip into early November if that is the better time to go.
Nov 24, 20, 11:58 am
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Hi,
Japan-guide.com has a guide to autum colours
https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo20/
( Tokyo & Kyoto are around peak now)
I was in Tokyo this time last year and it was not quite peak ( but also at that time the winter illuminations were coming out and these were beautiful around Tokyo
Regards
TBS
Japan-guide.com has a guide to autum colours
https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo20/
( Tokyo & Kyoto are around peak now)
I was in Tokyo this time last year and it was not quite peak ( but also at that time the winter illuminations were coming out and these were beautiful around Tokyo
Regards
TBS
Nov 24, 20, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Tilto007
Thanks for the replies, my wife does not like long flights so this could be my only Japan trip. Is fall 2021 a better choice than waiting until Sakura 2022??
Nov 24, 20, 2:51 pm
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In the past, I've seen nice fall colors around Thanksgiving, primarily in the Tokyo area (including the trip between NRT and the city) but also in Osaka.
Nov 24, 20, 5:35 pm
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In Kobe/Osaka area we're in peak fall color season now. Places nearby peaked last week. Frankly, I would recommend October over early spring because of the chance for nicer weather. Spring can get some rainy days, while October is often day after day of blue sky. Some days can get hot, but always cools off at night.
