Best Time to Visit Tokyo

When to visit Tokyo

Late March–April brings cherry blossom (and higher rates); October–November delivers clear skies and autumn colour. June is rainy season; July–August are hot and humid.

What each season changes

Tokyo runs on quiet efficiency. Trains arrive to the second, food is uniformly excellent, and every neighbourhood feels like a self-contained city.

Season and price

Hotel rates in Tokyo follow demand more closely than weather. Shifting your dates by a week either side of a peak period often moves the nightly rate more than switching hotel category — check live prices for both before committing.

Seasonal planning tips

• Buy a Suica or Pasmo IC card at the airport — works on all trains, buses and convenience stores.

• Carry some cash for small restaurants and shrines.

• Trash bins are rare — carry rubbish until you find a convenience store.