The Best Things to do in Japan During Summer

As soon as summer starts in Japan, festivals starts appearing, firework displays, people walking around wearing yukata and of course it’s time for the famous Japanese treat, Kakigori (shaved ice). Japanese Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) can take place several times a week during summer in different areas, would be safe to say that there are chance of a matsuri being held anywhere you go during summer in Japan. Climbing Mt. Fuji would also be an option during summer since there are no snow there. With that being said, here are the best things you can do when you spend your summer vacation visiting Japan.

Climbing Mt. Fuji

Mount Fuji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Interest in Mount Fuji is rising as it was rated a three-star site in the Green Guide Japan, the Japanese version of Michelin’s travel guidebook Le Guide Vert.

Jingu-Gaien Fireworks Festival

Starting from Jingu-Gaien Park, the fireworks festival that takes place from 4 sites is a sight to behold as a collaboration between big-name guests and fireworks. It is famous as one of Tokyo’s Big 3 Fireworks Festivals.

Tenjin Matsuri

It is a festival that continues to preserve a 1000-year-old Shinto ritual, while also evolving to includes new events such as “gyaru mikoshi” (portable shrines carried by young women). The spirit of Tenjin Matsuri, a symbol of Naniwa prosperity, continues to be passed down today.

The Kanda Festival

Peerless in both The Three Great Festivals of Japan and The Three Great Festivals of Edo, the Kanda Festival boasts a 1300-year history. The festival which is the pride of any Edokko (true Tokyoite) not only includes the highlight of mikoshi (portable shrines) but also a parade.

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