When traveling to Japan in March, you will experience both Winter-Spring. At the beginning of the month, cold air and white snow are still lingering on the streets, especially in the northern regions. By the middle of the month, the temperature starts to get warmer, preparing to welcome a brilliant spring, filled with flowers. The first sign is the romantic pink of the early blooming cherry blossoms.
So if you come to Japan at this time, what do you need to note and prepare? Along Intertour learn through the article below.
Japanese weather in March
The country's temperature began to rise in March. Northern regions such as Hokkaido and Tohoku are still cold and snowy but will be less colder than January and February. In Sapporo (Hokkaido), expected the highest temperature falls to around 4 degrees Celsius and the lowest is -4 degrees Celsius. Large cities on Honshu and Kyushu islands (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka) during the day will be warmer, especially in the middle and the end. month. The highest temperature is about 14 degrees C and the lowest is 5 degrees C. Particularly Okinawa, due to its subtropical climate, warm all year round, the temperature is now 21 degrees C and the lowest at about 16 degrees C .
Therefore, when traveling to Japan in March, you should still bring a thick jacket, long pants or a thick skirt, boots to keep the body warm.
Where to go when traveling to Japan in March
If you are the type of cold-resistant person, want to feel the warm atmosphere in Phu Tang, you should choose the destination of the cities in the South. For example, Kyoto and Hiroshima, the temperatures in these two cities are comfortable enough for you to take an outdoor tour. The Kyushu region is also a good suggestion for famous cities like Nagasaki, Kumamoto and the natural volcanic sights framed around the mountains of Aso and Beppu.
If you like skiing and miss the opportunity to come to Japan in January or February then you still have the opportunity to "remove gauze" in early March. Go to the Northern region, specifically the mountains around Nagano Prefecture, Niigata. The snow is still heavy here.
What activities should be involved during this time?
Watch the cherry blossoms
Viewing cherry blossoms is an activity not to be missed when traveling to Japan in March. Pinkish or pure pink petals begin to bloom from late March to mid-April, in order from the regions. south to north (due to warmer weather in the south).
Enjoy strawberry
March is the time for strawberries in season. This fruit in Japan is usually large in size, juicy, with beautiful shapes. It is recommended that to fully enjoy Japanese strawberries, you should choose and pick your own strawberries. The number of strawberry farms / gardens open to visitors is large, especially in large cities so you can easily experience this activity.
Join the Hina Matsuri doll festival
Hina Matsuri is a doll festival held on March 3 every year, aiming to pray for the peace, health and happiness of girls. On this day, a traditional doll is displayed in the most solemn place in the house and enjoying the typical dishes of the festival such as sekihan, sushi mixed with Chirashi Zushi, Shirosake sweet wine, colorful lollipops ...
See blooming plum blossoms at the plum blossom festival
The plum blossom festival is held at the Agriculture Park in Inabe City, Mie Province, from the beginning to the end of March every year. The famous park is the most beautiful place to watch plum blossoms in Japan with about 4500 apricot trees planted on an area of about 380,000m2. You have the opportunity to enjoy the romantic scenery of the colorful plum blossoms and take a walk in the forest with beautiful mountains behind.
Get lost in the fairy world with the Tsunan Yuki Matsuri snow festival
Tsunan Yuki Matsuri is a snow festival held in Tsunan village, Niigata prefecture. Because this is the place with the heaviest snowfall in Japan, the festival has many activities related to snow such as skiing, sledding, hunting for snow treasures ... The special feature of the festival is over 2000 lights. flying cages in the air, shimmering in the night sky, creating a fanciful scenery like a fairy world. This year the Tsunan Yuki Matsuri festival is held on March 14.
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