Tokyo東京

City guide

Tokyo in DecemberA good time to go

Weather: Cool · 4 to 12 °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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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 fitIkebukuroA busy hub with department stores, anime shops and low hotel prices.because food, anime and games, Families友Friends家Families独Solo¥

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reading for this place

Seasons6 min readAutumn leaves: the timing, city by cityAutumn leaves change colour at different times in each place. Learn how to read the leaf forecast for Kyoto, Nikko and Tokyo and plan a trip with some room to spare.About this place

Guides5 min readIkebukuro as a base: shops, anime and trains northIkebukuro is a busy station hub with big stores and many train lines. Here is how to decide if it is a good base, and how to pick the right exit.About this place

Seasons5 min readReading a sakura forecast before you bookCherry blossom forecasts change often. Learn the difference between first bloom and full bloom, when forecasts appear and how to book with flexible plans.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.