When to go · Naruko
Naruko in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Japan overall
- Prices
- High
- Japan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Naruko's best window: Oct–Nov.
- NovemberGreatInside Naruko's best window: Oct–Nov.
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: After Golden Week, one of the best months: warm, green, calmer.
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Cold and clear until the New Year shutdown from 29 Dec.
Weather in April
- NarukoHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 6 days
Festivals and holidays
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 and prices
- 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Naruko, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Oct: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
Oct: 5 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
Oct: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
Oct: 0
April: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Blossom peak early April and Golden Week at the end: the two most crowded windows of the year.
October: Inside Naruko's best window: Oct–Nov.
Naruko: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings