Summer in Japan

About topic

Summer sees the temperatures climb to sweltering levels and the cicadas making a racket – otherwise this is the time gets outside to celebrate the clear skies.

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Culture

Ebisu's Bon Odori Summer Festival

Todd Wojnowski

The Bon Odori Festival in Ebisu, Tokyo is a huge summertime gathering rich in tradition. With music, dancing, food, drinks, and..

Tokyo 2

Temples & Shrines

Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer

Stefanus Husin

One of the attractions in Arashiyama is Tenryu-ji Temple and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. In summer, you will see the..

Kyoto 3

Water Sports

Summer in Sunny Miyakojima

Marcella Dita Armilla

Spend summer break in tropical Miyakojima

Okinawa

Activity

Hayama Isshiki Beach in June

Tomoko Kamishima

Isshiki Beach in Hayama is considered to be a cool, adult beach in the Shonan area. The best time to enjoy its cozy ambience is..

Kanagawa 3

Beach & Island

Ginowan Tropical Beach & Park

Chris Barnes

Ginowan Tropical Beach and Park is a great place to enjoy the beach and park only 20 minutes from Naha.

Okinawa 5

Sports & Fitness

Mt. Fuji: A Day-trip Climb

Jessica A Paje

Mt Fuji, the majestic, sacred, and highest mountain in Japan, should not be underestimated when planning to hike it with the goal..

Shizuoka 9

Sports & Fitness

Central Park Family Pool

Paul Walsh

Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool, located right downtown, can be a life saver during Hiroshima's..

Hiroshima 2

Water Sports

Minakami River Rafting

Rufus Starbuck

Riding the rapids through the Gunma mountains on a whitewater rafting tour on the Tone River. First part of a full day of adventure..

Gunma

About topic

Summer sees the temperatures climb to sweltering levels and the cicadas making a racket – otherwise this is the time gets outside to celebrate the clear skies.