Shingu, Japan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Shingu, Japan? If you're planning to go to Shingu, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Shingu, Japan

Based on the climate and weather in Shingu, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important essentials for Shingu, Japan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Shingu, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear away. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly option.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Shingu, Japan by month

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January

January in Shingu can be very chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

February

February in Shingu can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

March

If you visit Shingu during March, you are likely to notice that it is chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

April

Traveling to Shingu in April, you will notice that it is chilly. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

May

May in this region is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

June

June in Shingu is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

July

If you visit Shingu during July, you will probably find that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

August

If you go to Shingu in August, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

September

If you are traveling to Shingu in September, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

October

October is mild. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

November

November here can be chilly. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

December

December in Shingu is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C) to 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Kamikura Shrine, wear:

If you go to the History and Folk Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

If you want to visit Kuwanoki Falls, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Activities for Shingu, Japan

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Shingu.

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