Nagoya→
Station: NagoyaNagoya, Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu, Inuyama
High
20.1℃
Low
9.7℃
- Precip.
- 127.5mm
- Sunshine
- 200h
- Sunset
- 18:24
Highs around 20°C. Cherry blossoms peak at Nagoya Castle and elsewhere in early April
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in April: What to Wear & Expect
April in Chubu & Hokuriku is when spring highlights suddenly multiply. Nagoya's high is 20.1°C and mornings are around 10°C. Cherry blossoms peak at Nagoya Castle in early April, and at Takato Castle Ruins Park and Matsumoto Castle from early to mid-April. April 14–15 brings the spring Takayama Festival. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route usually opens fully around April 15, when you can walk between the towering snow walls of Yuki-no-Otani. Mornings and evenings in the mountains are still cold, so bring a jacket suited to where you're going.
- Nagoya high
- 20.1℃
- Nagoya low
- 9.7℃
- Nagoya rainfall
- 127.5mm
- Nagoya sunset
- 18:24
Overview
Chubu & Hokuriku in April: Key Points
- ✓Nagoya's high is 20.1°C, with mornings around 10°C. A light jacket will do
- ✓Cherry blossoms peak at Takato Castle Ruins Park and Matsumoto Castle from early to mid-April
- ✓The spring Takayama Festival is on April 14–15
- ✓The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route usually opens fully around April 15. Head for Yuki-no-Otani
By Area
April Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for April 15.
Kanazawa→
Station: KanazawaKanazawa, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District, 21st Century Museum
High
17.3℃
Low
8.2℃
- Precip.
- 143.9mm
- Sunshine
- 185h
- Sunset
- 18:26
Highs around 17°C, mornings around 8°C. Time for spring strolls in gardens like Kenrokuen
Shirakawa-go→
Station: ShirakawaShirakawa-go, Gassho-zukuri Farmhouses, Ogimachi Observatory, Gokayama
High
15.6℃
Low
2.7℃
- Precip.
- 151.6mm
- Max snow depth
- 32cm
- Sunset
- 18:25
Highs around 16°C, mornings around 3°C. The snow melts away and spring scenery arrives
Takayama→
Station: TakayamaTakayama, Sanmachi, Miyagawa Morning Market, Okuhida Onsen
High
17.0℃
Low
3.4℃
- Precip.
- 123.9mm
- Sunshine
- 174h
- Sunset
- 18:23
The spring Takayama Festival is on April 14–15. Mornings get as cold as around 3°C
Gero Onsen→
Station: HagiwaraGero Onsen, Hida River, Gassho Village
High
17.4℃
Low
5.2℃
- Precip.
- 197mm
- Sunshine
- 188h
- Sunset
- 18:23
Highs around 17°C, mornings around 5°C. A pleasant season for strolling the hot spring town
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route→
Station: ToyamaToyama, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Unazuki Onsen
High
17.6℃
Low
7.4℃
- Precip.
- 134.5mm
- Sunshine
- 174h
- Sunset
- 18:24
The Alpine Route usually opens fully around April 15. Murodo is much colder than Toyama City
Matsumoto / Kamikochi→
Station: MatsumotoMatsumoto, Matsumoto Castle, Kamikochi, Norikura Highlands
High
17.9℃
Low
4.4℃
- Precip.
- 81.1mm
- Sunshine
- 205h
- Sunset
- 18:21
Cherry blossoms at Matsumoto Castle from early to mid-April. Kamikochi usually reopens after its winter closure in mid-April
Hakuba→
Station: HakubaHakuba, Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Goryu
High
14.6℃
Low
1.7℃
- Precip.
- 126.4mm
- Sunshine
- 170h
- Sunset
- 18:22
Highs around 15°C, mornings around 2°C. Spring skiing is still on up on the mountain
Nagano / Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen→
Station: NaganoNagano, Zenkoji, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Shiga Kogen
High
17.4℃
Low
4.9℃
- Precip.
- 56.9mm
- Sunshine
- 199h
- Sunset
- 18:20
Highs around 17°C, mornings around 5°C. Time for a spring visit to Zenkoji
Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)→
Station: NagisoTsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Narai-juku
High
17.3℃
Low
4.2℃
- Precip.
- 181mm
- Sunshine
- 183h
- Sunset
- 18:21
Highs around 17°C, mornings around 4°C. A good season for walking the post towns
What to Wear
What to Wear in Chubu & Hokuriku in April
Tops
Long-sleeved shirt or knit top; a light sweater
Outerwear
A trench coat or light jacket in Nagoya; a heavier jacket in the mountains
Bottoms
Long pants
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes like sneakers
Accessories
A stole or wrap for night blossom viewing; sunglasses and gloves for Yuki-no-Otani
Murodo on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route sits at 2,450 m, and Yuki-no-Otani is as cold as midwinter. Bring a down jacket, gloves and sunglasses to cut the glare off the snow.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Dress for midwinter at Yuki-no-Otani
Murodo on the Alpine Route sits at 2,450 m and is much colder than Toyama City. The glare off the snow is strong too, so bring warm gear, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Accommodation fills up for the Takayama Festival
Around the spring Takayama Festival on April 14–15, accommodation in Takayama gets very crowded. Book early, or consider staying at a nearby hot spring town.
Cherry blossom timing varies with altitude
Nagoya's cherry blossoms last until early April, while Takato Castle Ruins Park and Matsumoto Castle peak from early to mid-April. The higher into the mountains, the later they bloom, so check the peak timing for each destination.
Golden Week is extremely crowded
From about April 29 to May 5 is a major Japanese holiday period. Tourist spots and accommodation on the Alpine Route and in Takayama, Shirakawa-go and elsewhere get extremely crowded.
Events
April Events & Highlights
Cherry Blossoms at Takato Castle Ruins Park
Ina, NaganoUsually early to mid-AprilAbout 1,500 Takato Kohigan cherry trees, a variety found only here, bloom and turn the whole park a pale pink. The trees are also illuminated at night during the festival period.
The annual festival of Hie Shrine. Ornate festival floats line the town, with karakuri mechanical puppet performances, and on the night of the 14th a night festival in which lantern-lit floats parade through town.
Read the guide：Spring Takayama Festival (Sanno Matsuri) →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
- PRKlookShirakawa-go & Gokayama World Heritage Day Bus Tour from TakayamaA day tour to the gassho-zukuri villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go, departing from and returning to Takayama Nohi Bus CenterView on Klook
- PRKlookShirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town Day Tour from Nagoya (Optional Hida Beef Lunch)A day tour strolling Takayama’s old town and visiting Shirakawa-go. Hida beef lunch option availableView on Klook
Full Opening of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route & Yuki-no-Otani
Tateyama, ToyamaUsually from around April 15Near Murodo, you can walk through Yuki-no-Otani, where tall walls of snow line both sides of the cleared road. The opening date may vary from year to year.
The annual festival of Haritsuna Shrine, said to have begun in 1635, held every year on the first Saturday and Sunday of April. Thirteen three-tiered yama floats carrying karakuri mechanical puppets parade through the castle town. The ‘Yama float events of the Inuyama Festival’ are designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Read the guide：Inuyama Matsuri →Yuki no Otani Snow Wall Walk (Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route)
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteApril–JuneA signature spring event that begins with the full opening of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Near Murodo, at about 2,450 m above sea level, you can walk between the towering walls of snow, the ‘Yuki no Otani,’ on both sides of the cleared road. The height of the walls varies from year to year and can exceed 20 m (up to 12 m in 2026).
Read the guide：Yuki no Otani Snow Wall Walk (Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route) →Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Nagoya in April?＋
On average, the high is 20.1°C and the low is 9.7°C. A comfortable, spring-like climate.
Q. When can I see Yuki-no-Otani?＋
You can usually walk through Yuki-no-Otani from around April 15, when the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens fully. Murodo sits at 2,450 m and is much colder than Toyama City, so you'll need winter clothing.
Q. When can I visit Kamikochi?＋
Kamikochi usually reopens after its winter closure in mid-April, and its opening ceremony is held on April 27. Private cars are not allowed in, so take a bus or taxi from the Sawando or Akandana parking areas.
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Other Months
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.