For many people, traveling to Japan is the dream of a lifetime because this Far Eastern country has a unique and special charm for its landscapes, its culture, its gastronomy and its history. Given its remoteness, it takes time to plan a trip to Japan both to draw the route itinerary, choose the hotels, get the plane tickets and choose the best time to travel to Japan.
What is the best time to travel to Japan?
To be honest, every season has its appeal. For example, in autumn and winter, despite the low temperatures, the days are usually clear and the sun shines. In October and November, the phenomenon of momiji, when the trees change the color of the leaves and they turn to orange and reddish colors. A show that attracts more tourists every time. On the other hand, Christmas decorations and snow are making this country a very popular winter destination. The prices are more affordable than the rest of the seasons are also an important claim.
Spring is probably the best time to travel to Japan because the days are longer, the temperatures are more pleasant and we can enjoy nature in all its splendor. All this entails the flowering of the trees, a show full of color whose observation in Japan is known as Hanami, which in Spanish translates as seeing flowers. It is a tradition highly respected by the Japanese, which they carry out as a family from generation to generation since the XNUMXth century.
The summer months like June and July are also a good option to travel to Japan, although it is the hottest and most humid time. For their part, August and September are typhoon season, so it is advisable to inform yourself taking into account the areas that we would like to visit.
Documents to travel to Japan
Those who want to travel to Japan from Spain and stay in the country for less than 90 days will not require a visa. It will be enough to have a valid passport valid for the entire period of stay. If a stay of more than 3 months is planned, it will be necessary to contact the Japanese embassy to consult the procedures to follow to obtain visas.
How to get around in Japan
Japan is one of the countries with the best railway infrastructures in the world, so this is the best transport to move in the country. The best way to take advantage of the Japanese rail network is the Japan Rail Pass. One tip: plan train times and buy tickets in advance.
Travel and medical insurance
The high cost of a trip to Japan makes it a very good idea to take out travel and medical insurance to assist us in case of having a problem so far from home. Since 2019, the Japanese authorities recommend contracting this type of insurance to travel to Japan. Medical care in Japan is of very good quality but also very expensive.
Another factor to take into account is that most health personnel do not usually speak English, so it is advisable to confirm that the travel insurance includes interpretation services during hospital care if necessary.