To get the best deal on your flights to Japan, consider flying in the low season - January - when flights typically cost less. On the flip side, flying in March is likely to cost you more. If you can, keep your options open with multi-city or open jaw flights where flexibility can lead to lower flight prices.
When is Japan's high season?
Japan's high season is in spring, between March and May, before the humidity gets too much and when the cherry blossom trees are in full, beautiful bloom. Most hotels in Japan have higher rates at this time of year thanks to the influx of travellers from across the world.Autumn - September and October - is a good time to visit too, for similar reasons. During spring and autumn, the weather is warm and dry without being too hot. Just the ticket for many-a-tourist.
That being said, if you're visiting Japan's mountains or wild national parks, the summer months provide lovely weather here - whilst elsewhere, it's pretty hot, sticky and uncomfortable at this time of year.
Are there direct flights to Japan from the UK?
Yes, you can catch a direct flight to Japan from Heathrow Airport in London. These direct flights from Heathrow to Narita Airport in Tokyo will cost you quite a bit more than indirect flights, though.British Airways and Japan Airlines operate direct flights to Japan.
Heading to Tokyo? We've compared Tokyo International Airport (Handea Airport) with Narita Airport so you can decide which is best for you.