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Isuzu River Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Isuzu River year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): 9.5–17.8°C on average, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April and May. Common activities: Spring outings, flower viewing (such as cherry blossoms and azaleas, depending on actual blooming conditions). Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, rain gear.
  • Summer (June–August): 22.0–28.0°C on average, hot and humid, with relatively high rainfall, especially in June and August. Common activities: Summer resort activities, stream activities (such as boating and swimming, depending on safety conditions). Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun protection clothing, rain gear.
  • Autumn (September–November): 13.5–25.8°C on average, pleasant climate, with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing (depending on actual foliage conditions), hiking and trekking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
  • Winter (December–February): 4.7–7.4°C on average, cold climate, with low rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring experience, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, scarf, hat.

Isuzu River climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 16°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2114 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August

Isuzu River monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
4.7°C
52
February
5.5°C
90.2
March
9.5°C
136.7
April
14.8°C
204.1
May
17.8°C
225.9
June
22°C
345.1
July
27°C
153.4
August
28°C
348.8
September
25.8°C
201.4
October
18.4°C
178.7
November
13.5°C
142.9
December
7.4°C
34.8

Isuzu River weather for the next seven days

1/31
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
6.7°C/1.4°C
2/1
Sunday
Sunny
8.6°C/1.8°C
2/2
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
9°C/2.3°C
2/3
Tuesday
Sunny
7.7°C/2.7°C
2/4
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
8.2°C/2.1°C
2/5
Thursday
Sunny
12.9°C/4.9°C
2/6
Friday
Partly Cloudy
12.8°C/6.7°C

Isuzu River Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

How much time is needed to visit Ise Jingu (Inner Shrine and Outer Shrine)?

For visiting Ise Jingu (Inner Shrine and Outer Shrine), it is recommended to allocate at least half a day to a full day. If you wish to fully experience the Inner Shrine, Outer Shrine, and stroll around the surrounding Okage Yokocho, you can expect to spend approximately half a day to a full day, depending on the depth of your exploration and whether you plan to savor local cuisine or visit other attractions. If you are just focusing on the main worship, it will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour. If you carefully visit all the sites, it will take about 60 to 90 minutes. If time is limited, a quick visit will take about 1 hour, but if you want to leisurely shop and taste snacks, it will require more time.

Which deities are primarily worshipped at Ise Jingu?

Ise Jingu (officially known as 'Jingu') primarily enshrines two deities: Amaterasu-Omikami (Inner Shrine) and Toyouke-Omikami (Outer Shrine). Before worship, you should purify your hands at the chozuya or the Isuzu River, and then worship at the Outer Shrine (Toyouke-Omikami Shrine) and the Inner Shrine (Amaterasu-Omikami Shrine) in that order, which is the traditional sequence. Amaterasu-Omikami is regarded as the ancestral deity of the Japanese Imperial family and the general tutelary deity of the Japanese people; Toyouke-Omikami is the guardian deity governing clothing, food, housing, and all industries.

What items are typically prepared next to the shrine buildings for the Shikinen Sengu ceremony, held once every 20 years?

To facilitate the 'Shikinen Sengu' (rebuilding of shrine buildings) ceremony held every 20 years, new timber, an empty plot for the new shrine building, piles of new paving stones, and small huts for storing tools are typically prepared next to the shrine.

What is the relationship between the Emperor of Japan and Ise Jingu?

Ise Jingu is the tutelary deity of the Imperial family, and only the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince are permitted to offer rituals. Historically, from the Emperor following Emperor Tenmu to Emperor Komei, successive emperors did not personally worship at Ise Jingu but conducted ritual offerings twice a year through the Saio system.

Are there any special rituals for purifying hands in the Isuzu River?

Before worshipping at Ise Jingu, worshippers first go to the chozuya or directly to the Isuzu River to perform the hand-purification ritual. This is to cleanse the body and mind as a sign of respect to the deities. The steps for purification typically involve scooping water with the right hand to wash the left hand, then switching hands to wash the right hand, then using the right hand to scoop water to wash the left hand, and finally holding the ladle in the right hand and washing the handle with the left hand.