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
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