Before you scream, “But Japan is for cherry blossoms, not sun!”—hear me out. April in Tokyo or Kyoto is gorgeous. The sun is warm enough for a light jacket, but the skies are often a crisp, clear blue. The cherry blossoms are the main act, but the sunshine is the supporting actor that steals every scene.
Take a day trip to Hakone. You’ll get mountain air, a lake, and actual sun on your face while you soak in an onsen. It’s like the sun is saying, “I got you, friend.”
What about Thailand?
April is hot season there. Like, really hot. If you love sweat dripping down your back before 9 AM, go for it. But for gentle, comfortable sun? Skip Thailand in April. You’ve been warned.
