Travel to Japan During The Golden Week to Experience Some of The Country's Best Landscapes

Japan has a distinctive and alluring ability to draw travelers all year long. Golden week, however, is a time when a great deal of foreign tourists arrive in the island nation to spend a week on vacation amid the pink and white cherry blossoms blooming.

One of those Asian nations where respecting one's personal space and refraining from meddling in others' affairs are the norm, is Japan. Golden week, however, is a time when foreign visitors are vying for space in the overcrowded areas with the nation's 130 million mobile people more than usual.

1. Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tohoku

This experience should not be missed throughout this run of holidays. In the southern regions of Okinawa and Kyushu, March is the finest month to see cherry blossom trees in bloom. The northern region's flower blossoming progresses gradually over time, and by the time golden week arrives, the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions are still in full bloom through the first week of May. This location draws fewer visitors during the one-week celebration than the well-known Sakura venues in Tokyo and Kyoto, allowing us to explore nature in a far more tranquil manner.

2. Koinobori Festivals

On Children's Day, a national holiday, on May 5, parents pray for the safety of their boys. Koinobori, or carp streamers, are frequently used to embellish the gardens of Japanese residences or rivers. They dangle against the wind and provide onlookers with a picturesque perspective. Because they can swim across waterfalls, carp streamers represent courage and strength.

3. Kawachi Wisteria Garden

The Kitakyushu region's Wisteria Garden, where the purple and pink flowers blossom magnificently, attracts more foreign and domestic tourists by transforming the nation into a floral wonderland. Observe how Japan transforms into a fantastical place throughout the spring.

4. Hakata Dontaku Festival

This event was first observed in 1179 to mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year. The festival at Hakata, a town in the Fukuoka region, during the Edo Period (1603–1867) featured parades of individuals from various walks of life walking through the streets while carrying rice scoops. The name of the festival has changed over the years, and we now refer to it as Hakata Dontaku. The word "dontaku" is derived from the Dutch word "zontag," which means "Sunday" in English. With amazing numbers of 33,000 participants and more than 2 million spectators over the course of two days (3 and 4 May), this parade is the best celebration to attend during the Golden Week.

5. Camping By Lake Motosu

Japanese people have a penchant for spending their weekends by a lake, stargazing all night, and taking in the cool nights of springtime in the middle of nature. One of the best places to explore the tranquilly of nature is at the Lake Motosu Camping Ground. This area has lodging options including cottages, bungalows, and an open area where you may set up your own tents against a Motosu River backdrop.