{"id":17239,"date":"2017-11-10T15:44:50","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T15:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=17239"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:11:48","slug":"japan-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/10\/japan-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Japan in October"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F17239&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F17239\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F17239&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F17239&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F17239%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F17239\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F17239\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Our Digital Project Manager Claire looks back to two unforgettable weeks she spent in Japan during October. Here\u2019s her lowdown on everything from the weather to the best places to spot Halloween costumes.<\/strong><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nHere at InsideJapan, one of the questions our travel consultants frequently get asked is &#8220;when should I go?&#8221; or &#8220;what is the weather like in such and such month?&#8221; October is one of those months where it\u2019s near impossible to give a straight answer! Here&#8217;s my take on what to know about travelling to Japan in October.<\/p>\n<h2>1) The weather is notoriously unpredictable<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17242 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Japan in October - Hot in Kyoto\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4843-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, the hot, humid days of summer and the typhoon rains have passed by the end of September. The average guide book tells you that &#8216;temperatures are \u2018pleasant\u2019 and \u2018mild\u2019, but that you should expect cooler temperatures in the evenings&#8217;. Whilst that is solid advice, there\u2019s a danger that first-timers to Japan will leave their shorts, dresses and t-shirts at home.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon to get a scorcher of a day in October&#8230; nor is it uncommon be caught out in a sudden deluge. I was in Kyoto at the start of October and the mercury (easily) tipped 30\u00b0C. For someone unaccustomed to sweltering heat, an action-packed day of sightseeing became significantly more challenging; I was thankful for the surfeit of vending machines to keep me topped up with isotonic drinks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17256 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-720x495.jpeg\" alt=\"Energy drinks in the 7-11, Japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-720x495.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-768x528.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-1024x704.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-564x388.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-1200x825.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-900x619.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-1440x990.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-390x268.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-780x536.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5428-510x350.jpeg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Temperatures also largely depend on where you are Japan. Mountainous and rural regions are significantly cooler than urban areas at this time of year &#8211; given that tourists typically travel around, packing suddenly becomes even more complicated!<\/p>\n<p>My advice to anyone travelling to Japan in October is layers, layers, layers! Definitely pack at least one summer outfit, sunglasses and sun cream, but also remember to pack a light jumper, wrap or fleece. A light rain coat and\/or umbrella is another prerequisite. You can probably afford to leave the winter coat at home.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2) Early sunsets<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17251 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-720x482.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset in Tokyo - Japan in October\" width=\"720\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-720x482.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-564x378.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-900x602.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-1440x964.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-390x261.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-780x522.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2363-510x341.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Tourists are often caught out by early sunsets \u2013 I know I was. In October, twilight will be upon you sooner than you think \u2013 typically around 5pm &#8211; 5.30pm. Whilst Japan has no shortage of places that come to life after dark, \u00a0if you are spending a long day walking or exploring rural areas it&#8217;s well worth being aware. It may sound obvious, but it really pays to get up early to make the most of your day.<\/p>\n<h2>3) First signs of autumn leaves<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17250 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-720x482.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn leaves in Japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-720x482.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-564x378.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-900x603.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-390x261.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-780x523.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Zao-Tourist-Board-510x342.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>For the most part, anyone travelling to Japan in October will be too early to see the spectacular autumn leaves. The northern reaches of the country, where the <em>koyo<\/em> front hits first, is the exception. So if you\u2019re on a mission to get that picture-perfect autumn leaves shot, Hokkaido or Tohoku are the places to go, and the Hachimantai mountains is a particularly good shout.<\/p>\n<p>I spent most of my time in Shikoku on my trip so there was a distinct lack of autumn foliage. The only time I got any impression that \u2018the change\u2019 was on its way was while touring the temples in Kyoto. For anyone taking a Golden Route itinerary in early October, it&#8217;s best not to expect autumn colours; that way, anything you do see will be a bonus!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/18\/japan-autumn-leaves-by-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best places to see autumn leaves in Japan by month<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>4) Beware of Public Holidays<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17245 size-medium-plus-size\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-510x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-510x767.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-375x564.jpg 375w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-720x1083.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-390x586.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647-780x1173.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/JU-647.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>On the second Monday of October, the Japanese celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games with a public holiday. This is known as Taiiku no Hi \u2013 Health Sports Day. By and large, tourists won\u2019t be directly affected \u2013 the trains run as normal and the majority of shops, hotels, restaurants and services are open.<\/p>\n<p>What it does mean though is that a) the popular sightseeing spots will be significantly more crowded and b) the best hotels in Kyoto and Tokyo will book up early (as I learnt the hard way). I visited Kenku- ji and Arashiyama on Health Sports Day this year and there were a lot of school groups and domestic tourists.<\/p>\n<h2>5) Plenty of unique festivals<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-17253\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3589-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the best festivals in Japan take place in October &#8211; a fun way to get an insight into traditional Japanese culture. More often than not there will be a parade with music, dancing, intricately decorated floats and people dressed in traditional costume. (As an added bonus, there\u2019s usually plenty of food and free-flowing sake too). Unfortunately, I was one day too early to witness the \u2018clashing of heads\u2019 outside Dogo Onsen for the Matsuyama Autumn Festival!<\/p>\n<h2>6) Halloween<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17241 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween illuminations - Japan in October\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_4762-e1510324238660-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Halloween is big in Japan! The Japanese don\u2019t tend to go in for trick and treating, but they don\u2019t need much persuading to dress up. Walking around Tokyo&#8217;s Harajuku offers photo opportunities aplenty at the best of times, but this is magnified tenfold at Halloween. Be prepared for lots of zombie encounters! If you find yourself in Osaka, you will find something similar if you go to Dotonbori in the evening. In Hokkaido, if you&#8217;re lucky you may spot the occasional zombie walking in the area around Sapporo&#8217;s Susukino station; just keep your eyes peeled!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>There&#8217;s always a good time to visit Japan, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/contactusJapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get in touch with our team<\/a> to plan your holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17257 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-720x925.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween in Japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-720x925.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-768x987.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-797x1024.jpg 797w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-439x564.jpg 439w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-1200x1542.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-900x1156.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-1440x1850.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-390x501.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-780x1002.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/HalloweenMasa-4-e1510327509828-510x655.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Like this post? 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