Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
With daytime temperatures of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows of 9°C (48°F), April in Hitachi brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 131 mm (5.2 in) falls on average.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Hitachi.
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Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Japan in April →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in Hitachi in April. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in April - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Walk the 88 temple circuit
We recommend walking the 88 temple circuit from April til October. Although June, July and August can be a bit wet, hot and humid.
The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama
The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama lie just outside the city center of Kyoto and is unique in the world. If you look at photos of this bamboo forest, it looks like you have landed in a fairy-tale world.
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