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Japan in April
Reserve hotels 3-6 months ahead; domestic travel surges during late-month Golden Week.
What to expect in Japan in April
April brings mild weather to Japan, with daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and overnight lows near 11°C (52°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 125 mm of rainfall on average. Reserve hotels 3-6 months ahead; domestic travel surges during late-month Golden Week..
April is one of Japan's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs Late March–April (cherry blossom), October–November, for context.
What’s happening in April
- 🎉Hanami season · AprCherry blossom viewing parties fill parks like Ueno, Shinjuku Gyoen, and the Meguro River with picnickers under pink canopies, while evening yozakura illuminations extend the celebration into night with lanterns and food vendors.
- 🎉Takayama Spring Festival · AprOne of Japan's most beautiful festivals features 12 ornate wooden floats with mechanical marionettes paraded through the old town, with evening processions lit by hundreds of lanterns reflecting off the Miyagawa River.
Live fares for Japan in April
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