Are you planning to visit Japan in October? The hot summer and typhoon season ends in September, and October is a great season for traveling to Japan with the perfect weather and beautiful attractions. October is also a harvest season so there are many delicious foods to be enjoyed at harvest festivals all over. Wondering where to see autumn colors in the country? In northern areas such as the Hokkaido area, mountains start to turn red and yellow, the result of the beautiful autumn leaves. This blogpost, I introduce fun events and what to see on your trip to Japan in October. Here you will find some of the things you need to know about visiting Japan in autumn!
1) Holidays. There’s a holiday called Sports Day (in Japanese, 体育の日 [Taiiku no Hi]) in October. It is on the 2nd Monday of the month, and is a memorial day for the Tokyo Olympic Games held in 1964, which was the first Olympic Games in Asia. Many sports events are held on this day. Since this holiday is one of the Happy Monday System holidays, and becomes a three-day holiday with the weekend, many people choose to celebrate by going on small trips. Hotels tend to be crowded and airplane tickets more expensive. Be sure to plan ahead of time if you want to travel to Japan during this three-day holiday.
2) Weather. The days get shorter in October. The sunset time is usually around 5:00 PM. This said, take note that daytime in Hokkaido is a little shorter than it is in other areas. Anyhow, October is a great season for traveling. The hot season has ended and, usually, temperatures become mild & pleasant. However, you need to be careful about the weather and temperatures this month, because sometimes it’s unpredictable. It depends on the year and areas, where sometimes it gets cold and other times it gets very hot. And, if you’re planning on going to Hokkaido, you need to be ready for snow. On the other hand, in southern areas like Okinawa, it tends to be hot. You also need to be aware of temperature differences in daytime and nighttime. At nighttime, it tends to be cool, so be prepared for it to get chilly during your nightly strolls.
3) What to Wear? Full-length trousers are recommended since they’re flexible and can be worn no matter the weather you encounter. For upper clothes, wear layers so that you will be ready for both warm and cold weather. In some places such as the Kyoto & Tohoku area, you might want to bring winter coats with you. Japan in autumn can certainly bring a mix of weather conditions!
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