Above, the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima during the summer of 2004. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Back in 2004, I was part of G-TOUR, a group tour of Japan by Godzilla fans. It was during the summer of that year.
We did find it hot and humid while on the tour. The coolest (temperature-wise) was while we were on the slopes of Mount Fuji.
For those who can only travel during the summer months or have a high tolerance to heat and humidity, the following may be your cup of green tea.
Travel Off Path provides five reasons why this summer is the perfect time to visit Japan.
They begin it with:
Japan is famous for its springtime cherry blossoms, colorful autumn days, and crisp snow-capped mountains in the winter, but summer is its best-kept secret.
While most summer travelers picture dreamy beaches and charming European towns for their vacation, there are many benefits to discovering other less popular destinations during this time of year.
With fewer tourists and better deals to be found, Japan offers some surprising reasons to visit this summer.
To see what the five reasons are, go here.
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