Tokyo東京

City guide

Tokyo in JuneA good 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 suits your trip. Book early if the dates fall in a busy week. 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.

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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 屋 indoor and immersive+ 5 moreShow fewer

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

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

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

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

Good fitIkebukuroA busy hub with department stores, anime shops and low hotel prices.because shopping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 shopping恋Couples友Friends独Solo¥¥

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

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

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

Reading for 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

Guides5 min readGinza and Tokyo Station: a base for a short stayA base near Ginza and Tokyo Station suits a short stay: walk to the shops at night, reach the shinkansen early, and rest in a calm, polished area.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.