5 Reasons To Visit Japan In Autumn

Above, a Shibuya, Tokyo street in autumn. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Summer vacation season is almost over, but that shouldn't stop you from taking a fall vacation to Japan. Only In Japan has an article on five reasons to go.

According to Only In Japan (Japantravelinfo.com):

Autumn is a wonderful season to visit Japan. Temperatures have cooled and the season is full of pleasant sunny days and mild yet invigorating nights. Here are five reasons to love autumn in and around Tokyo.

I've taken two fall vacations to Japan and found the temperatures pleasant. For us Americans, it is sweater or a light jacket weather. My favorite seasons for visiting Japan are autumn and spring.

The five reasons to visit Japan in the autumn season are valid ones. I'll just give you a snippet of the first one.

It is:

The Best Weather for Walking Around Town 

Autumn in Tokyo brings a welcome respite from the summer heat. Average daytime temperatures dip to a comfortable low 70s (Fahrenheit) during the daytime and the high 50s at night.  No matter your interest, the city of Tokyo is at your beck and call. Fashionistas rejoice as this is ideal weather for exploring the shopping districts of Ginza and Shinjuku and wandering the funky backstreets of Harajuku. 

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