10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan in May 2025: Ultimate Japan Travel Guide

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan in May 2025: Ultimate Japan Travel Guide

Thinking about visiting Japan in May 2025? Discover why May is the perfect time to explore this incredible country in our ultimate Japan travel guide! From the vibrant wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park to thrilling sumo tournaments in Tokyo, May offers perfect weather, breathtaking festivals, and fewer crowds. Whether you’re exploring Kyoto’s serene temples, enjoying beer gardens in Tokyo, or hiking the Japanese Alps, this guide is packed with tips and local insights to help you plan your unforgettable spring trip to Japan. Don’t miss flower festivals like the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, or the lush “new green” landscapes of May.

Key topics covered:
🌸 Visiting Japan in May 2025: Best experiences and local tips
🌺 Flower festivals like Ashikaga Wisteria and Hitachi Seaside Park
🏯 Tokyo in May 2025: Sumo tournaments, beer gardens, and more
🏔️ Hiking the Japanese Alps and exploring scenic landscapes
☀️ Japan travel guide for spring: Weather, crowds, and unique events

Places I Mentioned in the Video
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Kyoto
Kenrokuen Garden – Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Korakuen Garden – Okayama
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden – Tokyo
Hibiya Park – Tokyo
Ashikaga Flower Park – Tochigi Prefecture
Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden – Fukuoka, Kitakyushu
Fuji Shibazakura Festival – Near Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture
Hitachi Seaside Park – Ibaraki Prefecture
Fushimi Inari Shrine – Kyoto
Tottori Sand Dunes – Tottori Prefecture
Sanja Matsuri (Asakusa Shrine) – Tokyo
Aoi Matsuri (Shimogamo and Kamigamo Shrines) – Kyoto
Kobe Matsuri – Kobe
Uchiwa Maki Festival (Toshodaiji Temple) – Nara
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route – Toyama and Nagano Prefectures
Kamikochi Valley – Nagano Prefecture
Wild Beach Shinjuku (Beer Garden) – Tokyo
Ryogoku Kokugikan (Sumo Tournament) – Tokyo
Miyajima Island – Near Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture
San’in Coast – Tottori and Shimane Prefectures

Let us know in the comments: What are you most excited about visiting in Japan during May?

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