Tokyo東京

City guide

Tokyo in JanuaryA good time to go

Weather: Cool · 1 to 10 °C
Rain: Dry · Dry air
Events: New Year closures
What to pack: Layers and a jacket.

Our advice: The weather suits your trip. Book early if the dates fall in a busy week. Better months for your interests: April, May, November.

The capital: huge, safe and full of choices. Many areas feel like separate cities, so pick your base with care.

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Who travels友 Friends 恋 Couples 独 Solo 家 Families

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食 food 夜 nightlife 寺 temples 買 shopping遊 anime and games 山 nature 湯 onsen 芸 art and design+ 4 moreShow fewer

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Great fitUenoMuseums, a big park and a cheap market street. Good rail links, including the airport.because art and design, Solo家Families恋Couples独Solo¥

Great fitTokyo Station and GinzaClean, calm and polished. Department stores, the palace gardens and the Shinkansen at the door.because art and design, Solo恋Couples独Solo家Families¥¥

Great fitAkihabara and KandaAnime, games and electronics, with cheap hotels and a quiet old town next door.because anime and games, Solo友Friends独Solo¥¥

Great fitIkebukuroA busy hub with department stores, anime shops and low hotel prices.because anime and games, Solo友Friends家Families独Solo¥

Good fitRoppongi and AzabuArt museums, late bars and international food. A polished, quiet-by-day area.because art and design恋Couples友Friends¥¥¥

Good fitShinjukuBig, bright and busy. The largest rail hub, with bars, food and views.because Solo友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitShibuya and HarajukuYoung, loud and trendy. Fashion, crowds and a big forest shrine nearby.because Solo友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitAsakusaOld Tokyo by the river. A big temple at the front door, lower prices and early nights.because Solo恋Couples独Solo家Families¥

Good fitShimokitazawa and the west sideSmall streets, vintage shops, live music and cafes. A local feeling, away from the big hubs.because Solo恋Couples友Friends独Solo¥¥

Okay fitYokohamaA port city, 30 minutes from Tokyo. Wide views, a big Chinatown and fewer crowds.恋Couples家Families¥¥

Reading for this place

Seasons5 min readWinter in the old cities: quiet streets and short daysWinter in Kyoto and Tokyo is cold, with short days and fewer crowds. Learn how to plan the shorter light, the cold and the quieter streets.About this place

Guides5 min readAkihabara after dark: arcades, shops and mannersHow to spend an evening in Akihabara: game arcades, lit streets and shops that close early, plus the manners that keep the area easy for everyone.About this place

Guides5 min readAkihabara and Ikebukuro: anime, games and shopsAkihabara and Ikebukuro are Tokyo's two best places for anime, games and character goods. Here is how to plan a day in both, with food and rest breaks.About this place

Weather by season

Spring春

Mild10 to 19 °CSome rain

Summer夏

Warm21 to 29 °CSome rain

Autumn秋

Mild15 to 22 °CWet

Winter冬

Cool2 to 11 °CDry

Official climate normals (Japan Meteorological Agency), checked 2026-10-04.