Nikko in April

Outside the best window (May–Jun, mid-Oct). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Nikko's best window: May–Jun, mid-Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Nikko's best window: May–Jun, mid-Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Nikko's best window: May–Jun, mid-Oct.
• NovemberGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, mid-Oct). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.

• NikkoHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 10 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Cherry blossom season big impact

  Late Mar – mid Apr (moves north through May) · Japan

  Kyoto and Tokyo hotels at peak prices; parks crowded from dawn; book months ahead.

• Golden Week big impact

  29 Apr – 5 May · Japan

  The biggest domestic travel week: Shinkansen reserved cars and hotels sell out; prices up.

Crowds · Japan overall

High

Prices · Japan overall

High

Japan overall: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nikko, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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