The overall itinerary was well-planned (the time spent at each stop and the attractions themselves). Our tour guide was Ms. Tao, and I really enjoyed how she shared interesting tidbits about Japanese culture while introducing the sights. We stayed at a hot spring inn; although it was a bit old, it was simple and clean. If you plan to buy your own snacks or cookies to eat at the hotel in the evening, I recommend buying them in the city during the day, as the hotel is located on a mountain and there are absolutely no convenience stores nearby.
Our tour guide, Ms. Geng Qiao, was incredibly kind and responsible. She provided very detailed explanations at each stop. I highly recommend Ms. Geng Qiao's tours! Although the time spent at each stop wasn't very long, I recommend it to anyone who wants an efficient trip.
We were fortunate to meet our driver, Xiao He. Xiao He showed us what professionalism truly means! 👍 Everything he did was excellent – his driving was stable, he was friendly and attentive, the car was clean, he communicated well with us, and so on. He made our trip much smoother. We hope to use your company again next time we visit Hokuriku and meet Xiao He again! 💖
Our tour guide, Xiao Guo, was very considerate of everyone. He introduced the relevant attractions along the way, asked how everyone felt, and helped take photos. We were lucky enough to encounter heavy snow on the first day, but for some reason, the itinerary for Takayama City and the Gassho-zukuri Village on the first day was switched. We went to the Gassho-zukuri Village in the afternoon, where there was more snow, which affected visibility, taking photos, and vehicle traffic. Although the tour guide said that he would give us more time on the second day, I chose this itinerary because I wanted to spend more time in Takayama and the Gassho-zukuri Village on the first day, rather than the second day. However, they may have had other considerations, after all, safety is the most important thing when traveling. Fortunately, it had snowed heavily. The next day, Kenrokuen Garden, which I had not expected to be so beautiful, was full of beautiful scenery. I was grateful for all the arrangements. The room was quite large and comfortable. The breakfast selection was not very large, but overall it was okay. I hope to report two things to the travel agency: (1) Since there were too many vehicles gathering at the same time when we checked in, it would be better to let everyone see where they should queue and which flag they should look for. Otherwise, asking one by one would be very confusing. (2) In addition, it is hoped that the system can be designed so that whoever pays first can select a parking space online, instead of having to go to the site to select and allocate a space.
Anonymous User
Family
Kenroku-en Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Kenroku-en year round climate
Spring (March–May): 8.9–18.3°C on average, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Flower viewing, strolling through Kenrokuen Garden. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers.
Summer (June–August): 23.2–29.1°C on average, hot and humid with moderate rainfall. Common activities: Relaxing by the ponds in Kenrokuen Garden, visiting nearby attractions. Recommended clothing: Breathable short-sleeved clothing, loose trousers, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): 13.1–26.0°C on average, pleasant climate with relatively high rainfall, especially in November. Common activities: Viewing autumn leaves, appreciating the autumn scenery in Kenrokuen Garden. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): 4.4–6.7°C on average, cold and dry with relatively high rainfall, especially in December. Common activities: Enjoying the winter snow scenery of Kenrokuen Garden (if it snows). Recommended clothing: Thick coat, warm clothing, scarf, hat, gloves.
Kenroku-en climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 16°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2448 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: December
Kenroku-en monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
4.4°C
224
February
4.8°C
162.3
March
8.9°C
145.3
April
14.3°C
161
May
18.3°C
170.7
June
23.2°C
173.3
July
27.7°C
238.3
August
29.1°C
169
September
26°C
145.7
October
18.2°C
188.7
November
13.1°C
300.3
December
6.7°C
370.3
Kenroku-en weather for the next seven days
2/3
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
3.3°C/-1.3°C
2/4
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
7.9°C/-1.6°C
2/5
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
10.7°C/5°C
2/6
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
8.2°C/0.4°C
2/7
Saturday
Light snow
2.4°C/-0.5°C
2/8
Sunday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0.9°C/-1.9°C
2/9
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
4.9°C/-0.8°C
KKday App
Your Best Travel Buddy
Use the code APP5OFF to enjoy an exclusive in-app deal of 5% off (cap at USD$3) on your 1st orderScan here to download the app