Spring in Japan is an incredible time of year. Most people around the world are very familiar with the famous pink seas of Cherry Blossoms, but there is more to Spring here than that! Hopefully after reading this, you will have even more reasons to come visit Japan during Spring.

Skiing

One of the best somewhat hidden gems of Japan is its world class ski resorts. Due to the heavy snowfall up in the north, ski resorts are still fantastic to visit even up until May. Not only is the snow perfect for all level of skiiers, the scenery and onsen that are also avaliable is perfect for anyone looking to hit the slops in Spring.

Spring Flowers

As the cold winter comes to an end, a new breath of life is brought into the country. This is through its Spring flowers. Not only is the country covered in Cherry blossoms, it hosts so much more that you really have to see it to believe it. From the deep purple Wisteria to the vibrant colourful Hydrenga and the stunning Plum blossom, Japanese Spring time is covered in a lot more than the famous pink sea of Cherry Blossom.

Festivals in Spring

Spring in Japan isn’t just about flowers and skiiing, there are many special festivals too. One of the most famous festival is Hinamatsuri, or Doll’s day/girls day (雛祭り). This is celebrated on the 3rd of March every year. The festival is centred around praying for the happiness and healthy growth of girls. Families with young daughters mark this day by setting up a display of dolls inside the house. These dolls, dressed in traditional court attire of the Heian period, represent a traditional wedding ceremony.

Start of new things

Spring in Japan also comes with the air of new starts. Many people in Japan believe that April signifies the start of new things, and as such, if you have never come to Japan, Spring would be the perfect time to do so.