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.
17 THINGS TO DO IN TOKYO (APRIL 27 - MAY 06)
Wisteria Tunnels
Visit the hundred-year-old wisteria gardens during bloom and see their unbelievable beauty
Hanami Season
Enjoy the colorful sights of spring blossoms
Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival)
Watch this surreal night-time light procession which will throw you back in times of ancient Japan
Beach Season
The official beach season starts with the end of school. But you can enjoy it any time
Naki-Zumo
This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!
Baseball Season
An American sport with a Japanese twist
Strawberries
The unique Japanese strawberries make for great romantic gifts
Hanami Dango
Thanks to this traditional Japanese dessert you will be able to feel cherry blossoms with all your five senses
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
Kusa Mochi
Traditionally eaten in spring, "grass mochi" is a true delight
Fukinoto
Taste this true sign of spring
Onsen & Bathhouses
Winter in Tokyo can be very pleasant if you warm up in one of the bathhouses
Aogashima Volcano
How about a nice weekend getaway to a miniature volcano nestled in a crater island?
Satonishiki Cherries
A bright red and luxurious variety of cherry
Asparagus
You will find it everywhere during this season!
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
The Japanese capital offers plenty of spots for wind sports enthusiasts
48 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Fuji Shibazakura
unconfirmedA festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura
Sumo
out of rangeCheck out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!
Ume Blossom
out of rangeThe beautiful though often underappreciated blossom of the Japanese plum is one of the first signs of spring
Climbing Mount Fuji
out of rangeClimbing Mt Fuji is a truly beautiful experience!
Winter Illumination
unconfirmedTokyo beats many European capitals as far as holiday lights are concerned
Kanamara Matsuri
out of rangeAn interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!
Hydrangea Blossoms
out of rangeExplore the temples of Kamakura with its stunning flower carpets
Tanabata Festival
out of rangeCelebrated nationwide, this festival brings colour and romance to daily life!
Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition
out of rangeOne of the last major fireworks shows of the year
Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri
out of rangeDefinitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity
Obon Matsuri
out of rangeFeel the spirituality of the Japanese Buddhist festival of the Dead
Halloween
out of rangeJoin the massive Halloween matsuri festivities in Tokyo
Kinkan
out of rangeA small fruit with a sweet peel
New Year's Eve in Tokyo
out of rangeDiscover the uniquely Japanese way of greeting the New Year
Kakigori or Shaved Ice
out of rangeSuffering from intense summer heat? Cool down with delicious Kakigori
Asakusa Tori No Ichi Fair
out of rangeCelebrate the arrival of winter and the end of the year
Inago
out of rangeThis insect dish is available in jars or freshly boiled and prepared over rice during winter
Toshikoshi Soba
out of rangeTraditional noodles for a great New Year's meal
Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival
out of rangeA large traditional festival in the center of Tokyo
Ume
out of rangeWell-known for their blossoms, umes are Japanese plums
Kaki
out of rangeAn autumn fruit with a woody texture
Cherry Blossom
out of rangeThe favorite natural attraction for Tokyo residents and visitors
Koenji Awa Odori & Harajuku Super Yosakoi
out of rangeHuge dancing festivals, full of positive energy
Kichiji
out of rangeA small fish with a great taste
Fireflies (Hotaru)
out of rangeFirefly watching is a favorite summer nighttime activity in Tokyo parks
Fuji Apples
out of rangeThese special Japanese apples are both sweet and juicy
Yuzu
out of rangeUsed mostly for cooking, this citrus fruit has a unique taste
Tokyo Marathon
out of rangeUpdate: The Tokyo Marathon 2020 will be held only for the marathon elites and the wheelchair elites
Asakusa Samba Carnival
out of rangeFor one day, Asakusa turns into Rio
Eel
out of rangeIn Japan summer means eel time!
Sea Cucumber
out of rangeThough not too pleasing to the eye, these creatures are a true delicacy
Kyoho
out of rangeJapanese grapes with a thick skin
Nabemono or Nabe
out of rangeTry this Japanese hot pot dish when it's cold outside
Nashi Pears
out of rangeSimilar to apples in taste and texture, Japanese pears are large and crispy
Sanno Matsuri
unconfirmedOne of three most important festivals in Tokyo
Sumida River Fireworks Festival
unconfirmedOne of the oldest and most famous fireworks shows in Japan
Mission Uchimizu
out of rangeJapanese simultaniously pour the water on the pavements to cool the heat
Surfing & Windsurfing
out of rangeTry some adrenaline-pumping sports right in Japan's capital
Ako Gishi-sai Festival
out of rangeHonour the most well-known samurai heroes from the Edo period
Tokyo Comic Con
unconfirmedThe celebration of American popular culture in Japan
Jindaiji Daruma Ichi Fair
out of rangeSpring arrival is always celebrated by Daruma doll fair at the Jindai-ji temple in Tokyo
Kanda Matsuri
out of rangeOne of the greatest festivals in Tokyo with 100 portable shrines being carried through the city
Fugu Season
out of rangeThis expensive luxury food can also be deadly
Mt. Takao Hiwatari-sai Festival
out of rangeDon't miss a chance to see a fire-walking festival on Mt. Takao
Daikoku Matsuri
out of rangeStart the New Year by honouring the Japanese god of fortune
Senso-ji Hagoita-Ichi Fair
out of rangeA holiday fair at one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo
Zazamushi
out of rangeMost often eaten in winter, zazamushi might be the strangest dish you have ever tried!
Mikan
out of rangeA citrus fruit that is easy to peel
