Visit During Cherry Blossoms or Autumn Foliage

Peak tourist seasons: March 25-April 5 (cherry blossoms—1.5M trees bloom) and October-November (autumn foliage). Avoid Golden Week (April 27-May 5) when hotels sell out. Summer (July-Sept) = 30°C+ humidity; expensive. Winter (Dec-Feb) = cold, fewer crowds, best food season.