The charming 515-metre-long approach to Deshio Monjudo in Yamagata Prefecture is lined with colourful hydrangea blooms from late June to mid-July each year. Also known as Hydrangea Temple, it’s home to 2,500 hydrangeas of around 40 different varieties and hosts the annual Murakizawa Hydrangea Festival.
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June heralds the start of summer in Japan, bringing lush hydrangea blooms, the soothing sound of wind chimes (known as furin in Japanese) blowing in a gentle summer breeze and all kinds of water sports.  

 

This year it also saw the resumption of international travellers to Japan on guided package tours from 10 June 2022 as part of Japan’s staged approach to reopening the country to tourists. See our Covid-19 Health & Safety Information page for more information and keep checking back as we will keep you updated of any developments.

 

In the meantime, we will continue to bring you travel inspiration and updates and look forward to welcoming you to Japan when the time is right. This month’s newsletter highlights include a roundup of 6 stunning hikes from across the country, a spotlight on the lesser-known prefecture of Kochi and look at an onsen ryokan in Higashiyama Onsen which offers a quintessential summer dining experience.

 

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Transport yourself to Japan, virtually, and brighten up your video calls with our collection of virtual backgrounds featuring beautiful sights from across Japan. 

 

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Our webpage provides access to travel advisories and information on countermeasures taken by the government and other organisations in Japan. 

 

JNTO Sydney public enquiry phone line closure:
Please note that due to the current situation, our public enquiry phone line will be closed until further notice. Our self-service brochure room is now open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm (AEST). A wide selection of digital brochures is also available. If you have any travel enquiries, please contact us using our enquiry form. 

Find out for yourself why trekking in Japan has become so popular. We’ve chosen six stunning hikes for your next holiday in Japan that are suitable for most fitness levels, but might just lift you out of your comfort zone for a few hours.

This unique natural phenomenon near the summit of Mt Hachimantai occurs from late spring to early summer. As the frozen pond Kagami-Numa starts to thaw it leaves an island of snow in the middle, resembling a dragon’s eye. 
 
When planning a visit to the samurai town of Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture, consider staying overnight at Harataki, a traditional Japanese-style accommodation in Higashiyama Onsen.
 
Adventure awaits in Kochi. Located on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s main islands, Kochi boasts the perfect blend of adventure, nature, history and traditional culture. Check out four new model itineraries for this off-the-beaten-track destination. 

The gentle tinkling sound of Japanese wind chimes fills the air in the summertime at Nyoirinji Temple (aka Frog Temple). Buy your own to write a wish, and wander the temple grounds to see over 10,000 frog statues and figurines of all shapes and sizes. 
 
Early summer is the peak time to see water lilies blooming at Monet’s Pond in Gifu Prefecture, nicknamed for its resemblance to the artist’s Water Lilies series of artworks. It’s beautiful year-round though, with the scenery changing with the seasons.

Hydrangeas, known as ajisai in Japanese, are symbolic of early summer in Japan. In June each year, over 10,000 hydrangeas burst into bloom at this quaint estate in Chiba, blanketing the hillside in a sea of pink, blue and white. 
 
We’ll be at the ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July 2022. Drop by our booth with The Japan Foundation, Sydney, to pick up some maps and brochures and ask us your Japan travel or language study questions.

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