Japan trips from Washington, DC
Japan from Washington, DC for three seasons: autumn color in Kyoto and Tokyo in the second half of November 2026, the Sapporo Snow Festival from February 4 to 11, 2027, and summer festival week in July 2027, each with the cheapest round trip we've seen.
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Where to go from Washington, DC
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (HND) | Haneda, about 30 minutes from central Tokyo and the closer airport for Shibuya, Shinjuku and the west side | No matching fare saved | Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Tokyo (NRT) | Narita, about an hour east of the city, closest to Asakusa, Ueno and Tokyo's east side | No matching fare saved | Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Osaka (KIX) | Kansai for Kyoto's temples, Osaka's Dotonbori and Nara's deer park, all within about an hour by train | No matching fare saved | Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Fukuoka (FUK) | Fukuoka's yatai food stalls along the Naka River, with Kyushu's hot springs at Beppu and Yufuin | No matching fare saved | Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Sapporo (CTS) | Sapporo Snow Festival 2027, Feb 4 – Feb 11, 2027. Sapporo's Snow Festival in Odori Park (Feb 4–11, 2027), ramen alley and Niseko's powder two hours away | No matching fare saved | Feb 3 – Feb 10, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Okinawa (OKA) | Okinawa's beaches and reefs, Naha's Kokusai Street and ferries to the Kerama Islands | No matching fare saved | Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Nagoya (NGO) | Nagoya Castle and the Kiso Valley's Nakasendo trail between Magome and Tsumago, two hours away | No matching fare saved | Nov 14 – Nov 22, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
About these places
For spring, see our Cherry blossom trips page. Snow Festival admission is free, but Sapporo hotels fill months ahead. Autumn color moves with the weather, so check a forecast before you book.
Facts checked October 8, 2026. Sources: japan-guide.com: when to see autumn colors · Sapporo Snow Festival: 2027 dates (official site) · japan-guide.com: Gion Matsuri processions · Tenjin Matsuri (Wikipedia): held July 24 and 25
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