When to Visit Kobe

Situated in the Kansai region of Japan, Kobe is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture. It was severely damaged during the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake with a casualty of over 50,000. But in the last decade it has managed to recover from the loss. Today it has developed into one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Japan. If you are wondering when to visit Kobe then the best times are spring and autumn. During these seasons Kobe experiences the best weather of the year.

Visit Kobe from March to May (spring) while from September to November (autumn). The temperature around August is around 30 degrees Celsius. These two seasons comprise the best time of the year to experience the beauty of the port city of Kobe. The clear weather and the beautiful sea create an enchanting atmosphere.

A visit to Kobe in spring lets you witness some of the best festivals of the year. One such festival is the Shunsetsu-sai (Spring) Festival. This is the celebration of the traditional Chinese New Year whose main attraction is the dancing of the 40-meter long dragon. But the main attraction in Kobe in spring is the blossoming of cherry flowers. These beautiful flowers bloom only for a week once a year and over the years this rare event has been able to draw thousands of tourists from all over the world. This makes it one of the best times to visit Kobe.

If you are wondering when to visit Kobe and if you cannot make it in spring then the answer is autumn. During this time of the year the temperature is mild and the weather is fabulous for a visit to Kobe . Kobe celebrates a number of festivals during this time of the year. There is the Kobe Jazz Street festival and the Forest culture festival.