Tokyo東京

City guide

Tokyo in JuneA fair time to go

Weather: Warm · 19 to 26 °C
Rain: Some rain · Humid
Events: Rainy season
What to pack: Light clothes and a hat. 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: January, February, November.

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

Make it yours

Who travels友 Friends 恋 Couples 独 Solo 家 Families

I like

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

The lists are ordered for your choices. Nothing is hidden. Clear my choices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reading for this place

Seasons5 min readJuly heat and fireworks: a hot-season planJuly is hot and humid in most of Japan, with festivals and fireworks at night. Learn how to plan the heat, the evening events and the crowded trains.About this place

Guides5 min readHakone from Tokyo: onsen, ropeway and lakeA day or two in Hakone from Tokyo: the train, the ropeway, the lake and the onsen. Tips on tattoos, the volcano and the order of the day.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

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.