{"id":19637,"date":"2024-06-07T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=19637"},"modified":"2025-07-24T10:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T00:26:05","slug":"reasons-to-go-to-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/reasons-to-go-to-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Why There\u2019s Never Been a Better Time to Go to Japan\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From endless fields of sunflowers to the explosive beat of taiko drums, there\u2019s never been a better time to experience Japan.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Japan on your list of must-visit (or return to) destinations? You\u2019re not alone. Japan continues to entice first-time and seasoned travellers to its shores. But now with a favourable exchange rate, time-saving direct flights and a plethora of activities on offer, there\u2019s never been a better time to visit the Land of the Rising Sun.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our top reasons to book your next holiday to the home of all things kawaii<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

New direct flight routes connect you easier than ever <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who has experienced multiple flight transfers knows that sometimes it really isn\u2019t the destination, it\u2019s the journey that you remember most (and we know how that goes). Thanks to top airlines like Japan Airlines (JAL) opening more direct routes, there are more convenient options than ever. Travellers departing from Sydney Airport with Japan Airlines<\/a> can reach Tokyo in just 10 hours and experience a primer in ometenashi, <\/em>the essence of <\/em>Japanese hospitality, while on board. With a quicker flight, skip the jet lag and save precious time and energy for the best part of your holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exchange rate on Japanese yen means more bang for your buck<\/strong>*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Money makes the world go round, so it\u2019d be nice to make your dollar go a bit further \u2013 and with the Japanese yen currently trading at an unprecedented favourable rate, it will. With an increased return on your currency exchange, there will never be a better time to splurge on your itinerary. Whether you\u2019re tempted by a visit to Tokyo DisneySea, a traditional ryokan<\/em> stay with a private onsen <\/em>bath, or the purchase of luxury fruits (the Taiyou no Tamago<\/em> mango and square watermelon are the perfect summer treat), enjoy access to greater value for every expenditure on your budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

*Current as of time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s less crowded out of cherry blossom season \u2013 and there\u2019s plenty of flowers to see<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Japan is world-famous for its cherry blossom season (rightly so), but the Japanese summer also offers flower fans an opportunity to admire the spectacle of nature with a fraction of the springtime crowds. Mid and late summer is the best time for Tokyo arrivals to see lotus flowers in all their pink and ivory glory. Lotus-viewing hotspots include Ueno Park\u2019s Shinobazu Pond and Koishikawa-Korakuen Gardens near Suidobashi Station.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An easy day trip from Tokyo or Yokohama is the coastal city Odawara \u2013 visit during June and July for a ride on the \u2018Hydrangea Train\u2019. Aptly named for the clusters of violet, azure, and pink hydrangea bushes that bloom along that Hakone Tozan Railway line, it adds a touch of Studio Ghibli-esque whimsy to your journey up the mountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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