Tokyo東京

City guide

Tokyo in AugustA fair time to go

Weather: Hot · 24 to 31 °C
Rain: Some rain · Comfortable air
What to pack: Light clothes, water and a hand fan. Add a small umbrella.

Our advice: The weather has some weak points. Read the notes and keep a plan B for bad days. 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 fitYokohamaA port city, 30 minutes from Tokyo. Wide views, a big Chinatown and fewer crowds.because food, shopping, nature恋Couples家Families¥¥

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reading for this place

Seasons5 min readSeptember: shoulder weeks and typhoon checksSeptember can be a good month for travel, with the summer crowds gone. Learn how to use the shoulder weeks and check typhoon risk before you book.About this place

Festivals5 min readSummer fireworks: how to watch themSummer fireworks draw large crowds in Tokyo and Osaka. Learn how to choose a viewing spot, arrive early and get back to your hotel safely.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

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.