"We are not shaped by the things that make us separate and distinct but by the things we share and the memories we keep."
Holland America Noordam October 13 - 27, 2024 October is a fabulous time to see Japan as the leaves are turning and make a spectacularly colorful backdrop to temples and shrines. Mt. Fuji seems even more majestic when framed by the reds and oranges of the fall leaves. When you add fewer crowds, weather in the low 70's dropping to the 50's at night and only an average of 3 days of rain you can see why October is an ideal time to visit Japan.