Japan travel is super popular! Only these two months can barely be considered the off-season — flights are over 10% cheaper

▲Skyscanner's off-season months and average fare savings for Japan’s five most popular cities (Image / Provided by Skyscanner)

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Japan is the most beloved travel destination for Taiwanese travelers. During peak periods such as Lunar New Year, summer vacation, cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons, or consecutive holidays, flight and hotel prices often skyrocket, making it hard to book — sometimes even impossible to get a ticket. AccordingSkyscannerto statistics, if you want to save money, the off-season for traveling to Japan is roughly May and October each year. Traveling during these times can help you save a significant amount on travel expenses.

May is after the cherry blossom season ends and before the summer travel peak, so flight prices are relatively cheaper. Meanwhile, November usually marks the start of the autumn foliage season, which makes October a time when fares are also relatively low.According to Skyscanner data, if you travel during the off-season, you can save up to 14.5% in Tokyo, 13% in Osaka, 19% in Nagoya, and 16.8% in Fukuoka.Sapporo in Hokkaido, due to its latitude, has slightly different off-season timing compared to the other four cities. Traveling there during the off-season can save you up to 19.4% — nearly 20%, which is quite substantial.

Although ticket prices vary by city and over time, the Lunar New Year and summer vacation periods are generally when flights are more expensive. Flight prices are influenced not only by travel habits but also by factors such as local climate and festival events. Therefore, avoiding peak seasons allows you to enjoy more affordable airfares.