The summer in Japan begins June 22 and ends on September 23. These are the months of high heat, humidity and risks of torrential rains, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees. As it often coincides with holidays for Europeans and North Americans, prices tend to rise during this time, especially flights. However, for my taste, it is a very beautiful time to visit Japan. In summer, you will have more hours of natural light and that is a great advantage. There are several interesting festivals to attend that are worthwhile and many activities to do.
Climb Mount Fuji
Between the months of July and August, we will be able to climb to the top of Mount Fuji, the icon par excellence of Japan. It is the time when the roads are open to people. This is a very nice excursion to do for adventure and nature lovers.
Fireworks Competitions
To celebrate summer in Japan, many cities and towns organize Fireworks competitions. This is one of the most important attractions of this season of the year. The truth is that it is an incredible show to see. The Japanese are sparing no expense in fireworks. These events usually last approximately two hours without stopping. In Tokyo, there is a highly recommended competition to go to enjoy that takes place on the banks of the Sumida River on the last Saturday in July. Another important celebration takes place in the city of Nagaoka and it is one of the largest fireworks festivals in all of Japan. It takes place between August 1 and 3. They say that more than 20,000 fireworks of all colors are used.
Go to the beach
Japan is a large island so the beach is what everywhere is. In addition, summer is the perfect time to go and enjoy the sand, the sun and the sea. You will find the best beaches in Okinawa, which is a group of small islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, separated from the main island of Japan. Okinawa has truly paradisiacal beaches. Although in the main part of Japan, there are also some interesting beaches to visit. The beauty of going to the beach in summer in Japan is to see how completely families will enjoy the day there.
Summer festivals in Japan
Geon Matsuri is one of the most important in the whole country. It is celebrated in Kyoto throughout the month of July. There are several interesting events to watch. Takekiri Eshiki is held at the Kuramadera Temple on the outskirts of Kyoto. It is the famous bamboo cutting ritual on June 20. Aizen Matsuri is the oldest festival in Japan. This Buddhist festival has been held in Osaka since 593 at the Aizen Shomanin Temple from June 30 to June 2.
Mitama Matsuri takes place in Tokyo from July 12-15. Its peculiarity is that more than 20 thousand lanterns illuminate the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo during the holidays. Obon is a kind of Day of the Dead for Japan. It is celebrated on August 15 and 16 in various parts of the country. Hiroshima bomb anniversary on August 6, 1945, various events are held to remember the victims.
