Typhoon Season in Japan – Don’t Let it Ruin Your Trip!
So, you’ve booked your trip to Japan during typhoon season, which is late June through September. There are so many beautiful places you wanted to visit, but they’re all outdoors and it’s raining cats a dogs (zaaa zaaa futteru in Japanese).
Each year, around 25-30 typhoons form in this part of the Pacific Ocean, and about 7-10 approach or affect Japan. Only a handful directly affect Izu, but we do get rain, even from those that pass far out in the ocean.
When typhoons arrive, we often get 2-3 days of steady rain—sometimes longer, depending on the storm’s size and speed. The most intense typhoons are ones that have a lot of wind. These can be quite damaging. Other typhoons simply bring a good soaking without much wind.
So how best to prepare for a trip to Izu during this time?
If you’re lucky, the skies stay clear, and you’ll get to enjoy the stunning beauty of Izu even during typhoon season. But if the weather turns stormy, you don’t have to stay cooped up in your hotel.
When I guide visitors around Izu, my top priority is always to help you experience the amazing nature and scenery this region is known for. But as someone who lives here year-round, I also have plenty of connections and local knowledge to make sure your rainy-day alternatives are just as enjoyable and memorable.
✅ Local museums – Learn about Izu’s history, hot springs, and famous people like William Adams (Miura Anjin).
✅ Temple visits – See some unique temples from the inside.
✅ Wasabi experiences – Visit the stores of some wasabi farmers, taste fresh wasabi products, or try a cooking class using freshly picked wasabi.
✅ Cafés and restaurants – Rainy days are perfect for lingering over coffee or chatting with locals who often have time to spare during storms.
✅ How about a BBQ? – Get the image of hot dogs and hamburgers out of your brain! A Japanese BBQ is probably nothing like the BBQ you might imagine.
✅ Local crafts – Try pottery, glass-blowing, or small art workshops.
✅ Karaoke – Japan is where karaoke comes from. Perhaps you only know of bar karaoke. In Japan, you can rent a private, soundproof karaoke room where you can eat, drink and be merry!
For me, rainy days are a chance to slow down and connect with people. Locals often gather in cozy spots, happy to share stories and conversation.
So even if the rain comes, Jimmy’s Izu Tours can help you enjoy Izu’s unique charm—indoors or out.
Don’t let the rain wash away your plans—let’s turn it into a great memory!