Travel Insight

Summer Travel Guide

Vibrant festivals, lush green scenery.
Experience the energetic Japanese summer.

  • Best Routes: Hokkaido Shinkansen / Hokuriku Shinkansen
  • Best Season: July – August

Uniquely Summer Experiences

Summer Experience Rainy Season & Shinkansen Travel Japan during the rainy season with the Shinkansen. Discover misty mountains, hydrangeas, lush green landscapes, and why June offers a surprisingly beautiful travel experience.

Japan's summer is hot and humid, but the vibrant festivals and vivid green landscapes make it truly special.

  • Scenery: Sun-drenched rice paddies and deeply forested mountains glowing a brilliant green.
  • Routes: To beat the heat, head north on the Hokkaido Shinkansen, or into the mountains on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
  • Seats: From a window seat, enjoy the vibrant, alive summer countryside of rural Japan.

Plan Your Summer Trip

Escape the Heat Hokkaido Shinkansen Mountain Retreat Hokuriku Shinkansen

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