
Start with the first one and work down.
They are in the order most people enjoy them.
| Months | What it is like |
|---|---|
| March – May | Cherry blossom along the canal at Kurashiki. Dry, mild and the clearest light of the year. |
| June – August | Less rain than anywhere else in Japan, but hot. White peaches ripen from July. |
| September – November | Muscat grapes, then autumn colour in the garden. An easy, dry season. |
| December – February | Cold and dry, with very little snow. The garden is at its emptiest and quietest. |