When should I visit Japan from Australia?

January is the best match — you have New Year's Day, Australia Day off, and Japan has medium crowds with 3/5 weather.

Which Australia holidays fall during Japan's best season?

Good Friday, Saturday before Easter, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day align with good weather in Japan.

April tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.

Australia passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Plan your 2026 trip from

— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Japan.

Visa-free 90 days

Best Match

January 2026

New Year's Day, Australia Day — Winter in Japan. Weather: 3/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.

3/5

🇦🇺 Your holidays:New Year's Day, Australia Day7 days off

Winter0–10°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

5/5

🇦🇺 Your holidays:Good Friday, Saturday before Easter, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day5 days off

Spring10–20°Chigh crowdshigh prices

2/5

🇦🇺 Your holidays:Queen's Birthday3 days off

Rainy Season20–27°Clow crowdslow prices

3/5

🇦🇺 Your holidays:Christmas Day, Boxing Day (substitute)4 days off

Winter2–12°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices

When should I visit Japan from Australia?: January is the best match — you have New Year's Day, Australia Day off, and Japan has medium crowds with 3/5 weather.
Which Australia holidays fall during Japan's best season?: Good Friday, Saturday before Easter, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day align with good weather in Japan.
Is Japan crowded during Australia holidays?: April tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.
Do I need a visa to visit Japan from Australia?: Australia passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.