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Japan — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Japan — 1384 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 1384 Updated: 14 Apr, 21:12 Open-Meteo
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Daisen 89
Tendō 89
Ōmagari 89
Moritake 89
Kakunodatemachi 89
Amami 88
Naze 88
Nagaoka 85
Kanoya 85
Mitsuke 85
Kaminoyama 85
Tsuma 85
Saito 85
Takahata 85
Takanabe 85

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Daisen 89
  2. 2 Tendō 89
  3. 3 Ōmagari 89
  4. 4 Moritake 89
  5. 5 Kakunodatemachi 89

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Kamikatagiri 41
  2. 2 Yamabuki 41
  3. 3 Asahi 43
  4. 4 Toyoda 43
  5. 5 Kawage 43

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Japan for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Japan?
Weather data for all cities in Japan is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇯🇵 Japan — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$0.99 /l

JPY157.66 · €0.84/l

26 of 120

cheaper than 79% of countries

Petrol

$1.06 /l

JPY168.70 · €0.90/l

31 of 120

cheaper than 75% of countries

All countries Prices: Japan

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Upcoming Events

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APR 18 –19 SAT

Niigata Camping Car & Outdoor Expo 2026

Exhibition Japan 8
Toki Messe Exhibition Hall, Niigata
In 3 days 85%
APR 25 –26 SAT

Kanagawa Camping Car Fair 2026

Exhibition Japan 1
Kawasaki Racecourse Special Venue (Parking lot inside the racecourse), Kawasaki
In 10 days 30%
APR 25 –26 SAT

Kanagawa Camping Car Fair 2026 at Kawasaki Racecourse, Spring Grand Trade Fair

Exhibition Japan 14
Kawasaki Racecourse Special Venue (Parking lot within the racecourse), Kawasaki
In 10 days 85%
MAY 16 –17 SAT

EV Camp VISON 2026 ~ All Manufacturers Gather! Large-Scale Offline Meetup & Car Camping ~

Festival Japan 1
VISON Resort, Taki
Upcoming 90%
MAY 16 –18 SAT

Kyushu Camping Car Show 2026

Exhibition Japan 3
Grand Messe Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Upcoming 85%
MAY 30 –31 SAT

Hiroshima Camping Car Fair 2026

Exhibition Japan 2
Hiroshima City Small and Medium Enterprise Hall, Hiroshima
Upcoming 80%

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