I went to Japan during peak cherry blossom season and found an easy way to escape the crowds at popular tourist attractions

Japan experienced record tourism in February 2026.

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• Japan is continuing to experience record tourism.
• I went for the first time during cherry blossom season and found a way to escape the crowds.
• Paying extra to visit gardens within the tourist spots was a great way to enjoy the sights.

If it seems like everyone you know has gone to Japan, you're probably right.

The country saw record tourism in February, with 3.46 million visitors, a 6.4% increase from the year before...