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Our 2025 awards list showcases our favourite luxury lodges and retreats in Australia and New Zealand, based on key features that drive our decision on where to travel next.
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Kyoto and Nara have a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Annual precipitation averages 1,600 mm (63 inches), peaking in June–July and September.
Nikko has a continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Its elevation keeps summer temperatures pleasant. Annual precipitation averages 2,229 mm (87.8 inches), peaking in July and September.
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Annual rainfall averages 1,500 mm (59 inches), peaking during the June–July rainy season and typhoon-prone September.
Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko have a humid continental climate with distinct seasons. Summers are mild at the base, while winters bring cooler temperatures with occasional snowfall. Annual rainfall averages 1,500 mm (59 inches), peaking during the June–July rainy season.
Japan's Northern Alps, or the Hida Mountains, have a humid continental climate with significant seasonal variations. Summers attract hikers, while winters bring heavy snowfall, ideal for skiing. The region receives over 3,000 mm (118 inches) of annual precipitation, with substantial winter snowpacks due to orographic lift.
