Conquer Japan’s Sweltering Summer! Stay Cool With...

Japan has plenty of unique summer experiences to offer—but be prepared for the heat! Thankfully, with a bit of creativity, you can enjoy a refreshingly cool and comfortable journey. We've handpicked the best spots nationwide where you can chill out and beat the heat. Which cool destination will you choose this summer?

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  • Shibamasa World

    This popular theme park is located in an area scattered with leisure spots such as Awara Hot Springs, Tojinbo, and a bathing beach. Facing the Sea of Japan, the park's vast grounds are filled with diverse amusement facilities, attracting numerous visitors both from within and outside the prefecture.

  • Sumida River Fireworks Festival

    The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, one of the largest in Japan, is held annually on the last Saturday of July. Its history dates back to the Edo period when the eighth shogun, Yoshimune, held a water god festival and launched fireworks to console the spirits of those who died during a great famine and to pray for the end of the epidemic.

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