9月 · Japan Travel Guide
Japan in September: Weather, Events & Best Hotels
Temperature
21–29°C (70–84°F)
Crowds
Moderate
Weather in Japan in September
Temperature
21–29°C (70–84°F)
Conditions
Still warm, gradually cooling. Typhoon risk (peak Sept 1–20). Humidity decreasing late September.
What to Wear
Light summer clothing early September, transitioning to light layers by month end. Typhoon emergency kit if travelling early September.
Crowd Level
Moderate
Hotel Prices
Medium prices — lower than August Obon but higher around Silver Week (if applicable). Generally good value with fewer tourists.
Events & Festivals in September
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Silver Week (シルバーウィーク) — Respect for the Aged Day (3rd Monday) and Autumnal Equinox Day cluster in some years
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Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) — September 22–23, families visit graves (ohigan)
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Early autumn foliage begins in Hokkaido (late September in Daisetsuzan)
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Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri (Osaka) — September 13–14, dramatic float-pulling festival
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Moon viewing (お月見/Tsukimi) — harvest moon celebrations with tsukimi dango
Travel Highlights
- Comfortable temperatures returning for city exploration in Tokyo and Kyoto
- Hokkaido early autumn — Daisetsuzan National Park turns crimson late September
- Miho Museum and rural Japan in calm autumn light
- Onsen at Hakone and Nikko becoming ideal again after summer heat
Book Hotels for September in Japan
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Dates pre-set: 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-22 · Tokyo