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Best Time to Visit Tokyo

Best Months

March, April, October, November

Climate Overview

Four distinct seasons. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) is legendary. Autumn foliage (October–November) is spectacular. Summer is hot and humid. Winter is mild but cold.

Month-by-Month Calendar

January
OK
February
Good
March
Peak
April
Peak
May
Good
June
OK
July
Avoid
August
OK
September
Good
October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Good
PeakGoodOKAvoid

The Four Seasons

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Spring
3-5
Ideal

Spring is prime time for Tokyo. Four distinct seasons. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) is legendary. Autumn foliage (October–November) is spectacular. Summer is hot and humid. Winter is mild but cold.

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Summer
6-8

Summer in Tokyo: Four distinct seasons. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) is legendary. Autumn foliage (October–November) is spectacular. Summer is hot and humid. Winter is mild but cold.

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Autumn / Fall
9-11
Ideal

Autumn / Fall is prime time for Tokyo. Four distinct seasons. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) is legendary. Autumn foliage (October–November) is spectacular. Summer is hot and humid. Winter is mild but cold.

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Winter
12-2
Good

Winter in Tokyo: Four distinct seasons. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) is legendary. Autumn foliage (October–November) is spectacular. Summer is hot and humid. Winter is mild but cold.

What to Pack?

Layered clothing for all seasons. Comfortable walking shoes — expect 15,000+ steps daily. Cherry blossom season: light layers. Summer: lightweight breathable. Winter: warm coat.

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