Agree, this country is not in the priority of summer holidays. And in vain, because there are many undeniable reasons to visit Japan in the summer, and in this article we will talk about them.
The height of summer, the peak of travel and vacations, so everyone asks himself: "How to spend this time to fully relax and see something new?". So why not visit Japan at the most wonderful time of the year?
1. No queues and season of discounts
Probably, the sky will fall to the ground faster than you will at least once not get stuck in the queue in Japan, because the density of the population is not even worth reminding, and their internal tourism is very well developed. But the most interesting thing is that in summer there are much fewer tourists in this country than in autumn or spring. Also, during the summer heat, those wishing to visit shopping complexes and boutiques are becoming less noticeable, so sellers have to lure customers with good discounts, which you will never see in the peak of the tourist season.
To visit such famous sights as the Sanso-ji Temple or the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, you do not have to wait a kilometer, which is used to see these places in the spring. And the most important advantage is that in the summer season, prices in all hotels are reduced, so the stay will be significantly cheaper than in other seasons.
2. Great beaches
For some reason, when it comes to Japan, no one thinks about the fact that this country has a coastline of thirty thousand kilometers, which means it will not be difficult to find beautiful beautiful and clean beaches. For example, luxury beaches are on the islands of Okinawa, where reigns a pleasant subtropical climate.
3. The famous peak of Fuji and hiking
For tourists who are tired of the city's bustle and want to leave the suffocating cities, there is always the opportunity to go up to the mountains, where stunning views, pleasant coolness and clean air will not leave anyone indifferent. Here you can visit the Kamikotas, the Japanese Alps, as well as the mountains on the peninsula of Ki. But that's not all.
Japan can offer a more extreme climb to Mount Fuji tourists who are full of adventurism, but do not have training. Opening of the season here just falls in July and lasts until early September.
4. High-grade diving
Did you know that Japan can be called the ancestor of first-class diving? On the same islands of Okinawa, amazing transparent water and a rich underwater world where, when immersed in the sea, you can swim with large turtles or rays, see with your own eyes a hammerhead shark and a chic coral reef with numerous colored fish and other amusing inhabitants.
Even more will amaze you with the beauty of the ocean depths on the far shore of Yonaguni. Here you can find ruins, the origin of which is still disputed by scientists, and some of them put forward the theory that it is these remains of columns, stairs, squares and bridges that can be a mythical Atlantis, which, according to legend, went under water. So it is or not, and what civilization the ruins of this "underwater city" belong to is not yet known, but still you will get unforgettable impressions in these places.
For those who do not plan long trips in Japan, and prefer to find entertainment near Tokyo, you can always admire the ocean beauties on Ogasawara Island or the Izu Peninsula, where there are equally picturesque corners of the underwater world. (photo 7 and 8)
5. Country of salutes
Time for fireworks in Japan is summer. It is in the summer in this versatile country that most festivals and various colorful performances take place, which are always accompanied by stunning salutes.
Annually in Tokyo on the last Saturday of July on the Sumida River a fireworks festival is held. This is an unforgettable event, during which the sky illuminates salutes of incredible beauty. And in Hokkaido, where the hot springs of Lake Toya are located, practically every night throughout the summer they arrange spectacular events with fireworks. Believe me, you will not see more lights anywhere, because such celebrations are held all over the country.
6. Time of festivals
And now more specifically about the festivals. Every day somewhere in Japan you can get on a colorful procession or action, especially in the summer. For example, in Aomori Nabuta-Matsuri in the Tohoku region, which is in the north of the country, a procession is taking place across the whole city, accompanied by brightly colored lights, which illuminate the streets and delight all residents and visitors of the city.
In Sendai there is a festival dedicated to Tanabata-matsuri, it is very bright, noisy and colorful, accompanied by hot dances, entertainment and traditional scenery. And this is just a couple of examples, because in Japan in the summer season you can get to the festival in almost every village.
7. Unforgettable vending machines
It would seem, what can the tourist vending machine surprise? In other countries can and nothing, but not in Japan. Here it's not just robots that give out hamburgers and jars of drinks, these are whole complexes that surprise foreign guests. The Japanese vending machine can not only give you a soft drink, but also entertain, and also offer sweet corn soup, wine, a milkshake with a taste of pancakes and even hot dishes or fresh herbs.
8. Ice cream with incredible flavors
Most likely, only in Japan you can try ice cream with the taste of garlic, celery or vassabi.
9. Music events
In the summer in Japan the season of musical holidays begins which for some reason also is not advertised in the tourist sphere. However, in July, a music festival of world-scale Fuji Rock is held in Naeba, and in early August, two equally popular Tokyo Summer Sonic music festivals are held in two cities near Tokyo, which is always attended by a huge number of spectators and listeners from different countries.
10. Opening of the beer
It is in the summer that a large number of beer pubs appear in Japan and not only in the open air, where you can sit and relax, try different versions of beer beverages. These bars are located in parks, on the streets and even on the roofs of houses. There are very interesting designs of interiors, sometimes just because of them you want to visit this or that institution.
In such beer halls, traditional events of "Nomidhod" are held. At this time, anyone can drink at a fixed price as many alcoholic beverages as it will fit in, and yes, the Japanese can also entertain themselves from the heart and up to the drop.