Golden Week 2023, 2024 and 2025
In Japan, one of the most festive times of year is a holiday-studded stretch of the calendar known as Golden Week. The period includes four national holidays and stretches from the 29th of April to early May. This is one of the busiest times of year for travel as millions of people make the most of the extended time off and beautiful spring weather.
Hiking Trails Travel Service and Hiking Gear Shop can help you book your Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage with our self-guided Kumano Kodo walking packages.
On the Kumano Kodo this is a particularly popular time as it also crosses over with beuatiful spring weather and the cherry blossom flowerings.
| 2023 | 29 Apr | Sat | Shōwa Day |
| 3 May | Wed | Constitution Memorial Day | |
| 4 May | Thu | Greenery Day | |
| 5 May | Fri | Children's Day | |
| 2024 | 29 Apr | Mon | Shōwa Day |
| 3 May | Fri | Constitution Memorial Day | |
| 4 May | Sat | Greenery Day | |
| 5 May | Sun | Children's Day | |
| 2025 | 29 Apr | Tue | Shōwa Day |
| 3 May | Sat | Constitution Memorial Day | |
| 4 May | Sun | Greenery Day | |
| 5 May | Mon | Children's Day | |
| 2026 | 29 Apr | Wed | Shōwa Day |
| 3 May | Sun | Constitution Memorial Day | |
| 4 May | Mon | Greenery Day | |
| 5 May | Tue | Children's Day |