Best season to travel to Japan

Eel in Japan 2025

In Japan summer means eel time!

Best time: June–August

There are a lot of eel varieties during this time of the year, some are edible, and some—not. And though you can find eel in some Sushi restaurants at any season, summer is considered to the best.

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