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March to May and September to November with pleasant temperatures are the best time to visit Tokyo. Spring will fascinate you with cherry blossoms and blooming wisteria tunnels. You might want to avoid Golden Week when residents travel in and out of the city. Visiting Tokyo in the middle of autumn means tasting all kinds of Japanese fruits like kaki, yuzu or nashi pears and being petrified by fantastic autumn foliage. June to September is a peak tourist season with longer lines and torturing heat accompanied by humidity. Lounging on the beach or climbing Mount Fuji sounds like a good summer experience. Winter in Tokyo can be chilly but mainly tolerable. December through February period gives you a chance to try exotic Japanese inago or zazamushi. The prices in Tokyo are high throughout a year, so there might be no seasonal deals.

52 things to do in Tokyo

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri

mid-August • Event

Definitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity

Fuji Apples

September–November • Food

These special Japanese apples are both sweet and juicy

Kanamara Matsuri

April 7, 2024 • Event

An interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!

Sumo Grand Tournaments

January 14–28, 2024 | March 10–24, 2024 | May 12–26, 2024 | July 14–28, 2024 | September 8–22, 2024 | November 10–24, 2024 • Event

Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!

Inago

December–February • Food

This insect dish is available in jars or freshly boiled and prepared over rice during winter

Strawberries

December–May • Food

The unique Japanese strawberries make for great romantic gifts

Hanami Season

February–April • Activity

Enjoy the colorful sights of spring blossoms

Tanabata Festival

Early July–mid-August • Event

Celebrated nationwide, this festival brings color and romance to daily life!

Kinkan

November–February • Food

A small fruit with a sweet peel

Satonishiki Cherries

May–July • Food

A bright red and luxurious variety of cherry

Kyoho

September–December • Food

Japanese grapes with a thick skin

Sumida River Fireworks Festival

July 27, 2024 • Event

One of the oldest and most famous fireworks shows in Japan

Asparagus

May–July • Food

You will find it everywhere during this season!

Climbing Mount Fuji

early July–mid-September • Activity

Climbing Mt Fuji is a truly beautiful experience​!

Mikan

October–January • Food

A citrus fruit that is easy to peel

Obon Matsuri

July 13–July 16 | August 13–August 16 • Event

Feel the spirituality of the Japanese Buddhist festival of the Dead

Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition

November 2, 2024 • Event

One of the last major fireworks shows of the year

Plum (Ume) Blossom

February–March • Nature

The beautiful though often underappreciated blossom of the Japanese plum is one of the first signs of spring

Fukinoto

late March– April • Food

Taste this true sign of spring

Naki-Zumo

late April or early May • Event

This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!

Baseball Season

late March–October • Activity

An American sport with a Japanese twist

Wisteria Tunnels

mid-April–mid-May • Nature

Visit the hundred-year-old wisteria gardens during bloom and see their unbelievable beauty

Hydrangea Blossoms

June–early July • Nature

Explore the temples of Kamakura with its stunning flower carpets

Kaki

November–February • Food

An autumn fruit with a woody texture

Sea Cucumber

December–February • Food

Though not too pleasing to the eye, these creatures are a true delicacy

Beach Season

April–October • Activity

The official beach season starts with the end of school. But you can enjoy it any time

Fuji Shibazakura

April 13–May 26, 2024 • Event

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

Kanda Matsuri

mid-May • Event

One of the greatest festivals in Tokyo with 100 portable shrines being carried through the city

Fugu Season

October–March • Food

This expensive luxury food can also be deadly

Asakusa Tori No Ichi Fair

November 5 | November 17 | November 29, 2024 • Event

Celebrate the arrival of winter and the end of the year

Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival

May 16-18, 2025 • Event

A large traditional festival in the center of Tokyo

Mt. Takao Hiwatari-sai Festival

March 9, 2025 • Event

Don't miss a chance to see a fire-walking festival on Mt. Takao

Surfing & Windsurfing

August–October • Activity

Try some adrenaline-pumping sports right in Japan's capital

Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival)

April 30–May 6 • Event

Watch this surreal night-time light procession which will throw you back in times of ancient Japan

Senso-ji Hagoita-Ichi Fair

December 17–December 19 • Event

A holiday fair at one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo

Jindaiji Daruma Ichi Fair

March 3–4, 2025 • Event

Spring arrival is always celebrated by Daruma doll fair at the Jindai-ji temple in Tokyo

Ako Gishi-sai Festival

December 14 • Event

Honour the most well-known samurai heroes from the Edo period

Sanno Matsuri

June 7-17, 2024 • Event

One of three most important festivals in Tokyo

Onsen & Bathhouses

all year round • Activity

Winter in Tokyo can be very pleasant if you warm up in one of the bathhouses

Tokyo Marathon

March 2, 2025 • Event

Runners from around the world race through the heart of Japan's vibrant capital

Aogashima Volcano

November–September • Nature

How about a nice weekend getaway to a miniature volcano nestled in a crater island?

Toyosu Market

all year round • Activity

A successor of the legendary Tsukiji market is a new gourmet tourist mecca

Winter Illumination in Tokyo

early November–mid-February • Event

Tokyo beats many European capitals as far as holiday lights are concerned

Cherry Blossom

late March–early April • Nature

The favorite natural attraction for Tokyo residents and visitors

Whale Watching

all year round • Nature

A wonderful alternative to whaling from Hokkaido to Okinawa

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

September–May • Activity

The Japanese capital offers plenty of spots for wind sports enthusiasts

Halloween in Tokyo: Parade & Events

late September–October • Event

Join the massive Halloween matsuri festivities in Tokyo

Fireflies (Hotaru)

late May–mid-July • Nature

Firefly watching is a favorite summer nighttime activity in Tokyo parks

New Year's Eve in Tokyo

December 31 • Event

Discover the uniquely Japanese way of greeting the New Year

Asakusa Samba Carnival

September 15, 2024 • Event

For one day, Asakusa turns into Rio

Tokyo Comic Con

December 6–8, 2024 • Event

The celebration of American popular culture in Japan

Tokyo International Film Festival

October 28–November 6, 2024 • Event

The second largest film festival in Asia

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