Tokyo東京

City guide

Tokyo in MayA good time to go

Weather: Mild · 15 to 24 °C
Rain: Some rain · Comfortable air
Events: Golden Week holidays
What to pack: Light layers. Add a small umbrella.

Our advice: The weather suits your trip. Book early if the dates fall in a busy week. Better months for your interests: January, April, 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 fitUenoMuseums, a big park and a cheap market street. Good rail links, including the airport.because food, nature, art and design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, art and design恋Couples独Solo家Families¥¥

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

Great fitYokohamaA port city, 30 minutes from Tokyo. Wide views, a big Chinatown and fewer crowds.because food, nature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 fitAsakusaOld Tokyo by the river. A big temple at the front door, lower prices and early nights.because food恋Couples独Solo家Families¥

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

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

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

Seasons5 min readGolden Week: plan around the holiday runGolden Week is a run of national holidays in late April and early May. Learn how it affects trains, hotels and opening hours, and how to plan around it.About this place

Festivals5 min readKanda Matsuri: a festival near AkihabaraKanda Matsuri is one of Tokyo's big shrine festivals, a short walk from Akihabara. Learn what happens, where to stand and what to check first.About this place

Seasons5 min readMay: mild weather and the spring festival seasonMay brings mild weather, green parks and spring festivals to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Learn what to expect and how to pick the right days for a relaxed trip.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.