This was the perfect season! The Gassho-zukuri village, Takayama, and Kanazawa's autumn leaves turning red were breathtaking. The entire valley along the way was a stunning display of red, orange, yellow, and green against the blue sky—truly beautiful. The itinerary was well-planned and efficient, especially the professional tour leader and responsible driver. All group members were punctual. Thumbs up! 👍 *The only downside was the hotel in Kanazawa was very small, and the toilet bowl was uncleaned and had urine stains—poor hygiene. (Hotel rating: 1 star; breakfast was okay.)
It saves time queuing to buy tickets and eliminates the hassle of losing physical tickets. It's very convenient, and it's worth the price for just three attractions.
Arriving early morning before crowds was a big plus to enjoy our time in the beautiful village of Shirakawa-go. Tour guide Nagomi was excellent, making the trip smooth and enjoyable.
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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
12/19
Friday
Sunny
12.6°C/4.5°C
12/20
Saturday
Sunny
18.1°C/8.9°C
12/21
Sunday
Moderate rain
14.8°C/9.7°C
12/22
Monday
Moderate rain
8.5°C/6.3°C
12/23
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
10.3°C/7.6°C
12/24
Wednesday
Moderate rain
12.2°C/7.8°C
12/25
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
7.9°C/5.4°C
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