Japan in August

Summer in Japan lasts from June to August, even into September depending on location. The season is hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 °C (70 to 90 °F) depending on location. July and August are usually the hottest months. For those averse to heat the mountains Chugoku, and Shikoku provide shelter from seasonal winds, bringing mild weather. Another cooler area is in the Japanese Alps, Tohoku (northeast Honshu), and Hokkaido island. Some of Japan’s most colorful matusri (festivals) occur over the summer such as Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, Osaka’s Tenjin Matsuri, and the Awa Odori festival in Tokushima, on the island of Shikoku. It is also a season of Hanabi  (fireworks), the nation taking its hanabi taikai displays seriously indeed. The season is also an ideal one for hikers; those looking for a chance to climb the iconic Mount Fuji can start planning hikes from July 1, when the mountainside opens up for climbers, though July through late August has the best climbing conditions.

Suggested Itineraries

A Japanese Journey - Tokyo to the Noto Peninsula

Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Price Per Person
From $17,900

A Tohoku Summer: Hiking and Festivals

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $24,300

Authentic Japanese Culture on the Islands of Kyushu and Shikoku

Duration
17 days / 16 nights
Price Per Person
From $38,300

Peace, Art & History: Chugoku & Hiroshima

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $13,500

Piste-Carving and Storm-Chasing in Japan

Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Price Per Person
From $24,400

Pursue Your Passion: Celebrate the Arts in Five of Asia's Most Captivating Capitals

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $63,000

Relax & Rejuvenate: Babymoon in Japan

Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Price Per Person
From $16,300

Spiritual Japan:The Path of Pilgrims

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,800

Tokyo Getaways: Poetic Bays and Gorges of Miyagi

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Per Person Per Day
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary.

Active Japan - Hiking and Biking Extraordinary Japan

Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Price Per Person
From $23,400

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