Japan
Things to do in Tokyo
Food tours, day trips and cooking classes and more, with the best month for each. Tokyo is most comfortable for sightseeing in April–May and October–November.
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- Food tours
- Day trips
- Cooking classes
- Walking tours
- Private tours
- Boat tours
- Bike tours
- Helicopter tours
Popular tours in Tokyo
Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from TokyoFrom $54View 
Tokyo Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!From $97View 
1-Day Tokyo Bus TourFrom $126View 
Tokyo Go Kart Tour Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo TowerFrom $68View 
Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed GuideFrom $107View 
Tokyo Private Customized Walking tours with Local guideFrom $45View
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What to book in Tokyo
Tokyo month by month
Tokyo weather by month
Averages for Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 52 (11) | 58 (14) | 67 (19) | 74 (24) | 79 (26) | 86 (30) | 88 (31) | 82 (28) | 72 (22) | 62 (17) | 54 (12) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 36 (2) | 41 (5) | 50 (10) | 58 (15) | 65 (19) | 72 (22) | 74 (24) | 69 (20) | 59 (15) | 48 (9) | 39 (4) |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:51 pm | 5:22 pm | 5:48 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:39 pm | 6:59 pm | 6:58 pm | 6:31 pm | 5:49 pm | 5:06 pm | 4:35 pm | 4:29 pm |
Day trips from Tokyo
- Hakone 51 mi
- Hot springs, Lake Ashi and views of Mount Fuji.
- Kamakura 27 mi
- A seaside town with a giant bronze Buddha and Zen temples.
- Ashikaga 47 mi
- Known for its flower park and wisteria in late April and May.
- Hachioji 21 mi
- Gateway to Mount Takao, a popular day hike.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
For walking around and sightseeing, April–May and October–November. August is the warmest month at about 88°F (31°C), and January the coolest at about 50°F (10°C).
What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?
June, with about 13 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.