What are the fun things to do in Japan during summer vacation? Japan Summer Vacation Travel Guide

Japan has always been a popular tourist region. With its unique charm and high cost performance, it has become the most popular overseas destination for Chinese tourists. Summer vacation is here, and many friends ask, is it appropriate to go to Japan during summer vacation? Chongqing Youth Hostel would like to tell you that Japan is suitable for traveling all year round. Seeing the sea, food, animation, fireworks, and lavender are the reasons why people travel to Japan. Today I will share a guide for traveling to Japan during the summer vacation so that you can learn about what fun things there are in Japan.

Enjoy summer festivals.

Summer is a season of traditional Japanese festivals. Try attending a Japanese summer festival this summer! The Summer Festival is a traditional Japanese festival held on August 15th every year. It includes fireworks and other activities. On this day, the government will hold a festive parade and many performances will be held by the government and its civil associations. People put on beautiful kimonos and bathrobes, go shopping, buy things, and participate in entertainment activities (also known as gardens in China). Surrounding shops will also be decorated on this day and carry out various special activities.

Climb Mount Fuji to enjoy the scenery

Mount Fuji begins to snow in September every year, and the snow on the top of the mountain lasts until June of the following year. Therefore, July and August are the ideal seasons to climb Mount Fuji. ***There are four mountaineering routes, and each route is divided into an uphill road and a downhill road (generally 7-10 hours to reach the top of the mountain and 3-5 hours to go down). The starting point of the climb is already over 2,000 meters, so the climb is not very difficult. However, the top of the mountain is 3,700 meters above sea level, so altitude sickness may occur. It is recommended to act within your ability.

Tea Ceremony Experience

You can experience the difference between Chinese tea ceremony and Japanese tea ceremony, experience the steps of Japanese tea ceremony, and understand the spirit and meaning of tea ceremony. At the same time, there is a saying that the tea ceremony lasts for a period of time. It means that there will never be such an encounter again in this life. Cherish every minute, do everything well, and do your best to be the best for each other. Drinking tea in Japan is an excellent way to bond people. The tea ceremony has both cumbersome procedures and delicate processes, and every step is standardized. The entire process of the tea ceremony must be rhythmic, which forms Japan's unique tea ceremony culture.

Qixi Festival

Chinese Valentine's Day originated in China, and it is different from the Chinese Qixi Festival in many ways. The timing of Valentine's Day in China is not uniform. Most places celebrate it on July 7 of the Gregorian calendar, and a few places celebrate it on August 7 of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, girls will be led by adults to Longhang and write their wishes on the bamboo in the yard. Most of the time, I write notes to pray that I can acquire good skills or realize other wishes.

Kimono trying-on experience

Japanese kimonos have been recorded in the world's intangible cultural heritage. Kimono is not only one of the representatives of Japanese culture, but also appears as a traditional handicraft in various occasions in Japan. You can try it on, visit the driving range, and take photos while walking around Roppongi wearing a kimono. It takes half a day or a day to change into a kimono. When I usually go empty-handed, the store is full of things I can dress up. Some stores require reservations in advance, so try to go as early as possible on the day, because if you go late, your beautiful clothes may be picked up by others first. In addition, in the summer, kimono rental shops also rent out bathrobes (thinner kimonos worn in the summer).

Kabuki actor experience

Kabuki is a unique Japanese drama. It was born in the Edo period and has always maintained its unique charm. And the actors are all men. So this experience is only available to men. Kabuki's stage scenery is exquisite, the organs are complex, and the actors' costumes and makeup are gorgeous. During the experience, you can learn more about the traditional culture of Japanese Kabuki and feel the special makeup and elegant dance postures of Kabuki. In Japan, only the best people with the highest level of singing and dancing can perform, so as an experiencer, it is definitely worth experiencing.

Theme coffee shops

The same chain coffee shops can no longer satisfy the tastes of young people, which is why many personalized themed coffee shops have appeared in Japan. These places are also great places for tourists to experience Japanese street culture. There are various themed cafes in Japan, from Maid Coffee, which is popular among otakus, to Butler Coffee, which is popular among lolita. If you are brave enough, you can also visit Monster Coffee or Horror Coffee, which guarantees that you will still be able to chat after returning home.

Go to Hokkaido to see lavender

From the farms in Furano to the hills of Meiying, from purple lavender to large sunflowers, purple, red and yellow flowers are criss-crossing. The fields make Hokkaido romantic for a whole summer! From June to August every year, the flowering season in Hokkaido is at its peak, and the hillsides and plains turn into a sea of ??flowers, which is very spectacular! The cherry blossom viewing spots in Hokkaido are concentrated in Furano and Mio.

The above is the summer vacation travel guide to Japan. Is it appropriate to travel to Japan during the summer vacation? There is no need to ask this question. Summer in Japan is the peak tourist season. Summer temperatures in Japan are much cooler than most parts of China.

If you want to go to Japan to escape the summer heat, you can choose to go to the mountains or the beach to escape the heat!