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The best time to visit Tokyo
Tokyo is a year-round city, but spring and autumn are the sweet spots — cherry blossoms in late March and April, and fiery foliage in November, both mild and dry. Summer is hot, humid and rainy; winter is cold but clear and the cheapest time.
Best overall
Late March–May (cherry blossoms) and October–November (crisp autumn colour).
Best weather
Spring and autumn — mild, dry and clear.
Fewer crowds
Winter (January–February, outside the New Year holiday).
Lowest prices
Mid-January to February is cheapest, outside New Year.
When to avoid
The humid June rainy season, typhoon-prone late summer, and Golden Week (early May) for crowds and prices.
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Tokyo season by season
Cherry blossoms (late Mar–early Apr), mild and lovely — the most popular and priciest time. Golden Week (early May) is packed.
Hot and very humid, with a June rainy season and late-summer typhoons. Lively festivals (matsuri) and fireworks.
Crisp, clear and beautiful, with foliage peaking in November — arguably the best time to visit.
Cold but dry and sunny, with the fewest crowds and lowest prices (outside New Year), and clear Mt Fuji views.
Key events & holidays
Cherry blossom season (late March–early April), summer fireworks and matsuri (July–August), autumn foliage (November), and the New Year holiday (late Dec–early Jan, when much closes).
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When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Spring (late March–May) for cherry blossoms and autumn (October–November) for foliage — both mild, dry and clear. Avoid the humid June rainy season and typhoon-prone late summer.
What is the cheapest time to visit Tokyo?
Mid-January to February is cheapest and least crowded, outside the New Year holiday — cold but dry and sunny.
When are the cherry blossoms in Tokyo?
Typically late March to early April, though it varies year to year; it’s the most popular and priciest time to visit.
What time of year should I avoid in Tokyo?
The humid rainy season (mid-June to mid-July) and typhoon-prone late summer, plus Golden Week (early May) for crowds and high prices.
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