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When to go · Shinonsen

Shinonsen in January

Great month. Inside Shinonsen's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov; Nov–Mar for crab.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
8°C / 1°C
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
Low
Japan overall
Prices
Low
Japan overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Shinonsen

Inside Shinonsen's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov; Nov–Mar for crab.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ShinonsenHighs around 8 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 15 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.

  • New Year (Shōgatsu) big impact

    29 Dec – 3 Jan · Japan

    Shops, museums and many restaurants close; shrines packed on 1–3 Jan; trains full on 29–30 Dec and 2–3 Jan.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan overall
Low
Prices · Japan overall
Low

Japan overall: Cold, dry and clear in the cities after 3 Jan; ski season in Hokkaidō and the Alps.

What to pack

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

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