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What to pack for Japan in April
Typical April, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 66°F, lows 50°F, rain 12 of 30 days
wetwindyhigh UV
Sunset lands around 6:10pm. Wind averages 18 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
Polarized sunglasses
DEET or picaridin repellent
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Before you go
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Recommended
11 items
Neck gaiter / buff
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)