Japan Weather in March

March sees the arrival of spring in Japan, as the temperature would be higher and higher throughout the country, rising up to 14℃ (57.2℉) averagely. Although there might be some weather fluctuation, the gets warmer as a whole. Meanwhile, more rains would fall in Japan, but not much more than the winter days. Generally, there would be a rainfall of 100mm or so in about 10 days. The north region is still dominated by bleak weather until the last days.
 The well-known cherry blossom season comes in March, the farther north you go, the later it comes. In most places in Japan, the central and southern Honshu, you could admire the cherry blossoms since mid-late March.
  It would be better to layer up in Japan in March, for the weather is fluctuating. You could add a thick jacket upon sweater, and change to a thin sweater plus thin overcoat in late March. Sweat pants and sneakers are good for such a Japan weather in March. In any case, you should pay close attention to the local weather, so as to dress appropriately in time.
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As spring comes, Japan ushers in a best time for sightseeing, because of the warmer weather and spring flowers including famous cherry blossoms.
 Before cherry blossom season comes, it’s still the great time to admire plum blossoms in early March. However, it’s still chilly in the early days, you need to wear thicker for seeing plum blossoms.
 

Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

Cherry blossom comes! To late March, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in most places in Japan, like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya. Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama, etc. in Kyoto, Osaka Castle Park, and Ueno Park, Meguro River banks, etc. in Tokyo will show you the most stunning cherry blossom views in Japan.

To southerly Hiroshima and Kyushu, you could see the beautiful cherry blossoms since mid-March even the early March. The coastline of Nagasaki, Miyajima Island, and more places would be decorated dreamily with the natural cherry blossoms.

Japan’s weather bureau would publish the time of cherry blossom season all over the country in advance. You may watch the information and find the proper city and time to go for a sightseeing.
 Yummy local food and snacks can’t be forgotten when travelling to Japan. Dotonbori and Hozenji Yokocho in Osaka, Shibuya Yokocho, Ebisu Yokocho, and Shinjuku Omoide in Tokyo are the best places to satisfy your stomach.

  Make sure that cherry blossoms have been in bloom before setting off for viewing.
 Put on a mask to prevent from getting cold and to avoid allergies to pollens or catkins.
 You’re advised not to eat while walking. Please finish your food at the restaurant or take away.