Best Time to Visit Tokyo
March to May, September to November
Months to avoid: Late June to mid-July (rainy season), August (extreme humidity 35°C+)
Recommended stay: 5-7 days
Plan Tokyo for March to May, September to November. Give it 5-7 days. The window to avoid is Late June to mid-July (rainy season), August (extreme humidity 35°C+).
What the season gets you
- Food quality at every price point is unmatched globally
- The contrast between ancient and ultramodern never gets old
- Safest major city in the world, you can walk anywhere at 3am