Japan Travel Guide

Tradition and technology in perfect balance.

Japan combines shrine districts, mountain rail lines, design-forward cities, and one of the world's best food scenes.

Capital

Tokyo

Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Languages

Japanese

Time zone

UTC +9

Continent

Asia

Travel style

Culture, food, and regional day trips

When to go

Spring - Mar - May

Pleasant temperatures and shoulder-season value across major cities.

10C to 20C

Summer - Jun - Aug

Long days, busy festivals, and the largest variety of outdoor activities.

18C to 32C

Autumn - Sep - Nov

Mild weather and lower crowds with good transport and hotel availability.

10C to 22C

Winter - Dec - Feb

Cultural city breaks, lower rates in many regions, and festive markets.

2C to 14C