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Taiwan vs Japan: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Taiwan and Japan? 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?
Pick Taiwan 🇹🇼 if you're going in…
November
Skip typhoon season (Aug–Sep) for the east coast — Taroko Gorge closes after heavy rain. EasyCard works on every train, bus and 7-Eleven nationwide.
Pick Japan 🇯🇵 if you're going in…
May, June, July, August, September
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.
Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, October, December.