NipponPlan · Tokyo

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: 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+ 4 moreShow fewer

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

KamakuraAn old samurai capital by the sea, with a large Buddha, hill temples and beaches.

仏 Great Buddha of Kamakura
花 Hase-dera temple and sea view
島 Enoshima island and the coast

NikkoMountain shrines and waterfalls north of Tokyo. Autumn leaves are the main season.

金 Nikko Toshogu shrine
滝 Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji
橋 Shinkyo bridge and Rinno-ji

HakoneA mountain area with hot springs, art museums and views of Mount Fuji.

彫 Hakone Open-Air Museum
山 Ropeway to Owakudani
湯 Hot spring bath with a day-use ticket

Kawaguchiko and Mount FujiA lake town with the best views of Mount Fuji. Clear mornings in autumn and winter are best.

富 Kachi Kachi Ropeway Fuji view
花 Oishi Park and the lake shore
麺 Hoto noodle lunch

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

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

Seasons5 min readWinter in the old cities: quiet streets and short daysWinter in Kyoto and Tokyo is cold, with short days and fewer crowds. Learn how to plan the shorter light, the cold and the quieter streets.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.

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