Best time to visit Tokyo
Best time of year to visit Tokyo
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.
16 THINGS TO DO IN TOKYO (APRIL 25 - MAY 04)
Wisteria Tunnels
It's unbelievable that such beauty actually exists on planet Earth. Visit the hundred-year-old wisteria gardens during bloom and see for yourself
Fuji Shibazakura
A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura
Hanami Season
Enjoy the colorful sights of spring blossoms
Naki-Zumo
This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!
Baseball Season
An American sport with the Japanese twist
Beach Season
The official beach season starts with the end of school. But you can enjoy it any time
Strawberries
The unique Japanese strawberries make for great romantic gifts
Kusa Mochi
Traditionally eaten in spring, "grass mochi" is a true delight
Fukinoto
Taste this true sign of spring
Hanami Dango
Thanks to this traditional Japanese dessert you will be able to feel cherry blossoms with all your five senses
Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival)
Watch this surreal night-time light procession which will throw you back in times of ancient Japan
Asparagus
You will find it everywhere during this season!
Satonishiki Cherries
A bright red and luxurious variety of cherry
Onsen & Bathhouses
Winter in Tokyo can be very pleasant if you warm up in one of the bathhouses
Toyosu Market
A successor of the legendary Tsukiji market is a new gourmet tourist mecca
Whale Watching
A wonderful alternative to whaling from Hokkaido to Okinawa
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Climbing Mount Fuji
Climbing Mt Fuji is a truly beautiful experience!
Ume Blossom
The beautiful though often underappreciated blossoms of Japanese plum or apricot are one of the first signs of spring
Sumo
Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!
Hydrangea Blossoms
Explore the temples of Kamakura with its stunning flower carpets
Kanamara Matsuri
An interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!
Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri
Definitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity
Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition
One of the last major fireworks shows of the year
Obon Matsuri
Feel the spirituality of the Japanese Buddhist festival of the Dead
Inago
This insect dish is available in jars or freshly boiled and prepared over rice during winter
Tanabata Festival
Celebrated nationwide, this festival brings colour and romance to daily life!
Kinkan
A small fruit with a sweet peel
Toshikoshi Soba
Traditional noodles for a great New Year's meal
Asakusa Tori No Ichi Fair
Celebrate the arrival of winter and the end of the year
Winter Illumination
Tokyo beats many European capitals as far as Christmas lights are concerned
Ume
Well-known for their blossoms, umes are Japanese plums
Kichiji
A small fish with a great taste
Kaki or Japanese Persimmon
An autumn fruit with a woody texture
Kakigori or Shaved Ice
Suffering from intense summer heat? Cool down with delicious Kakigori
Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival
A large traditional festival in the center of Tokyo
Koenji Awa Odori & Harajuku Super Yosakoi
Huge dancing festivals, full of positive energy
Tokyo Marathon
Take part in the most prestigious long distance race in Asia
Cherry Blossom
The favorite natural attraction for Tokyo residents and visitors
Halloween
Join the massive Halloween matsuri festivities in Tokyo
Nashi Pears
Similar to apples in taste and texture, Japanese pears are large and crispy
Yuzu
Used mostly for cooking, this citrus fruit has a unique taste
Sea Cucumber
Though not too pleasing to the eye, these creatures are a true delicacy
Fuji Apples
These special Japanese apples are both sweet and juicy
Sumida River Fireworks
One of the oldest and most famous fireworks shows in Japan
Eel
In Japan summer means eel time!
Nabemono or Nabe
Try this Japanese hot pot dish when it's cold outside
Ako Gishi-sai Festival
Honour the most well-known samurai heroes from the Edo period
Kyoho
Japanese grapes with a thick skin
Kanda Matsuri
One of the greatest festivals in Tokyo with 100 portable shrines being carried through the city
Fugu Season
This expensive luxury food can also be deadly
Mission Uchimizu
Japanese simultaniously pour the water on the pavements to cool the heat
Mt. Takao Hiwatari-sai Festival
Don't miss a chance to see a fire-walking festival on Mt. Takao
Surfing & Windsurfing
Try some adrenaline-pumping sports right in Japan's capital
Daikoku Matsuri
Start the New Year by honouring the Japanese god of fortune
Senso-ji Hagoita-Ichi Fair
A holiday fair at one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo
Jindaiji Daruma Ichi Fair
Spring arrival is always celebrated by Daruma doll fair at the Jindai-ji temple in Tokyo
Sanno Matsuri
One of three most important festivals in Tokyo
Zazamushi
Most often eaten in winter, zazamushi might be the strangest dish you have ever tried!
Mikan
A citrus fruit that is easy to peel
