{"id":20,"count":1,"description":"Spring is one of the most popular seasons for a Japan road trip, driven largely by cherry blossom season, which typically moves from south to north over several weeks between late March and early May depending on the region and elevation. A car gives travelers the flexibility to follow the blossoms as they move across the country, reaching quieter viewing spots away from the busiest city parks and train-accessible locations.\r\n\r\nBeyond cherry blossoms, spring generally brings mild temperatures and clearer skies than the humid summer months, making it a comfortable time for longer days on the road. Mountain routes that may be closed or snow-affected in winter, such as some high-altitude roads in Nagano, typically reopen through spring, though it's worth checking opening dates for specific passes before planning a route.\r\n\r\nBecause cherry blossom season draws large numbers of visitors to popular spots like Hakone, Mt. Fuji, and Tokyo's surrounding areas, parking near major viewing locations can fill quickly during peak bloom, and roads in these areas tend to see heavier traffic than usual. Traveling slightly earlier or later than peak bloom, or visiting well-known spots early in the day, can help avoid some of the busiest conditions.","link":"https:\/\/monthly-go.com\/en\/travel\/season\/spring\/","name":"Spring","slug":"spring","taxonomy":"travel_season","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/monthly-go.com\/en\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/travel_season\/20","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/monthly-go.com\/en\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/travel_season"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/monthly-go.com\/en\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/travel_season"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/monthly-go.com\/en\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mg_travel?travel_season=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}