Ōsugidani Canyon
Scenic mountain valley in Mie Prefecture
Ōsugidani at a Glance#
Hours: Open access
Admission: Free
How to Get to Ōsugidani#
Accessible by local roads and regional trains to nearby towns in Mie Prefecture; a short local bus or taxi ride often completes the journey to trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Ōsugidani#
- Arrive early to avoid crowds on narrow trails and to see morning light on the valley floor.
- Respect any local signage that protects fragile vegetation and historic features.
- Combine a visit with nearby coastal or mountain sites in Mie Prefecture.
Best Time to Visit Ōsugidani#
Best in spring and autumn for mild weather and pleasing natural colour; summer can be hot and humid.
Spring
Mar-May · 10-22°C
Cherry and other blooms make the valley lively; comfortable hiking temperatures.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 12-22°C
Clear skies and colourful foliage; pleasant conditions for photography.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-30°C
Warm and humid; early mornings are best for walking.
Weather & Climate near Ōsugidani#
Climate
Ōsugidani's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 25°C. Heavy rainfall (2230 mm/year), wettest in June.
Air Quality:
AQI 48
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | -5° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 4° | -4° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 0° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 5° - 14° | 7° | 203 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 9° - 18° | 14° | 216 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 14° - 21° | 17° | 321 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 18° - 24° | 21° | 280 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 18° - 25° | 22° | 265 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 301 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 189 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | -2° - 7° | -2° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
