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Tokyo

Modern metropolis meets ancient culture, incredible cuisine

Best time: Mar-May, Sep-Nov · Typical stay: 3–7 days

Monthly overview

Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.

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Mar
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Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec

Seasons

Mar-May

10-22°C

Cherry blossom season, Golden Week crowds, magical spring atmosphere

Crowds: very-highPrice: very-high

Jun-Aug

22-32°C

Rainy season then hot/humid, summer festivals, packed but vibrant

Crowds: highPrice: high

Sep-Nov

14-26°C

Autumn leaves, perfect weather, typhoon season ends, excellent time

Crowds: very-highPrice: very-high

Dec-Feb

2-12°C

Cold but sunny, New Year traditions, winter illuminations, fewer tourists

Crowds: highPrice: high

Major disruptions

Country-wide events that reshape any trip to Japan.

Golden Week

Severe

Apr 29 – May 5

Peak domestic travel. Most museums and smaller shops close. Flights 40%+ above seasonal average.

Obon

High

Aug 13 – Aug 16

Major ancestral observance. Shinkansen and domestic flights heavily booked.

Shōgatsu (New Year)

High

Dec 29 – Jan 3

Many businesses close for several days. Quiet but limited.

What locals know

Insider context for Japan that shapes the best time to visit.

  • Cherry blossom peak shifts by latitude — Tokyo late March, Hokkaido early May.
  • Autumn foliage runs early November (north) to early December (Kyoto).
  • Post-Golden Week (mid-May) is the best-value shoulder window.

Top experiences

  • Sensō-ji Temple & Asakusa — Tokyo's oldest temple
  • Shibuya Crossing & Shopping — World's busiest intersection
  • Tsukiji Outer Market Food Tour — Fresh sushi and street food
  • teamLab Borderless Digital Art — Immersive digital art museum
  • Mt. Fuji Day Trip — Visit Japan's iconic mountain

Read more about Tokyo

Guides and tips from the Beevago blog.

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