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Japan vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Japan and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Japan | United Kingdom | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | good | shoulder | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| February | good | shoulder | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| March | best | good | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| April | best | good | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| May | good | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| June | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| July | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| August | good | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| September | best | good | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| October | best | shoulder | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| November | good | shoulder | Japan 🇯🇵 |
| December | good | shoulder | Japan 🇯🇵 |
Pick Japan 🇯🇵 if you're going in…
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Book sakura-week accommodation in Kyoto 6+ months ahead — and budget for ~2x normal rates. If you miss the cherry blossom window, head to Hokkaido in early May where the sakura peaks 4–5 weeks later.
Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…
May, June, July, August
May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.