Golden Week

Golden Week is a term used in Japan to describe a collection of four national holidays that occur in close succession at the end of April and beginning of May. This period is one of the busiest holiday seasons in Japan, as many people take vacations, travel, and participate in various leisure activities. The holidays included in Golden Week are Showa Day (April 29), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3), Greenery Day (May 4), and Children’s Day (May 5). When combined with weekends, this leads to an extended holiday period, often making it an ideal time for families to spend time together or for individuals to travel domestically and internationally. The demand for transportation and accommodations typically surges during Golden Week, impacting travel plans and prices.