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Top sights in Tokyo
- Tokyo Tower – Tower in Tokyo, Japan
- Tokyo Skytree – Tower in Tokyo, Japan
- Meiji Shrine – Shinto shrine in Chiba Prefecture, Japan
- Tokyo Imperial Palace – Main residence of the Emperor of Japan
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Tokyo
Planning your trip to Tokyo
Best time to visit
Late March to early April brings cherry blossoms and mild weather, and October to November is comfortable with autumn color. Both are popular, so book ahead. Summer is hot and very humid, with a rainy spell in June and typhoon risk in late summer. Winter is cold but usually dry and clear, and often the quietest time for sights.
How many days you need
Four to five days lets you see several very different districts, from the old temple area of Asakusa to Shibuya, Shinjuku and the markets and gardens in between. Many visitors add a day trip to Nikko, Kamakura or the Mount Fuji area, so a week is easy to fill.
Getting around
The train and subway network is extensive, punctual and easy to use with a rechargeable transit card on your phone or in your hand. Station signs are in English, but big stations can be confusing, so allow extra time for transfers. Trains stop running around midnight, so check the last service before a late dinner. Taxis are plentiful but slower and costlier than rail.
What to skip
Trying to see every district in a short trip leads to a lot of time underground. Pick two or three areas per day. Rush hour trains are extremely crowded, so avoid them with luggage. Carry some cash, since small restaurants and shrines may not take cards, and be quiet on trains, where phone calls are discouraged.
Where to stay in Tokyo
Hotels and vacation rentals around Tokyo with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Tokyo
The most comfortable months in Tokyo are March to April and October to November, with average daytime highs of 59 to 71°F (15 to 22°C) and 8 to 13 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 90°F (32°C), and January the coolest at 49°F (9°C). July sees the most rain, around 18 days, while January is the driest with about 5.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 80 | 5 | Shoulder: 49°F (9°C), 5 rainy days |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 80 | 8 | Shoulder: 52°F (11°C), 8 rainy days |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 120 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 140 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 150 | 13 | Shoulder: 73°F (23°C), 13 rainy days |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 180 | 16 | Shoulder: 79°F (26°C), 16 rainy days |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 150 | 18 | Avoid: among the wettest, 18 rainy days |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 130 | 14 | Shoulder: 90°F (32°C), 14 rainy days |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 210 | 13 | Shoulder: 83°F (28°C), 13 rainy days |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 250 | 13 | Best: 13 rainy days |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 120 | 8 | Best: 8 rainy days |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 80 | 7 | Shoulder: 53°F (12°C), 7 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Tokyo: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
- The best time to visit Tokyo is March to April and October to November, when average highs run 59 to 71°F (15 to 22°C) with 8 to 13 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 90°F (32°C) on average, and January the coolest at 49°F (9°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?
- July, with roughly 18 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 5. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Tokyo?
- August is the warmest month, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 76°F (24°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 49°F (9°C) by day and 32°F (0°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Tokyo?
- The wettest months in Tokyo are June to August, with 14 to 18 rainy days a month. January is the driest.
- When is cherry blossom season in Tokyo?
- Late March to early April brings cherry blossoms and mild weather, and October to November is comfortable with autumn color.
- How many days do you need in Tokyo?
- Four to five days lets you see several very different districts, from the old temple area of Asakusa to Shibuya, Shinjuku and the markets and gardens in between. Many visitors add a day trip to Nikko, Kamakura or the Mount Fuji area, so a week is easy to fill.
- How do I get around Tokyo?
- The train and subway network is extensive, punctual and easy to use with a rechargeable transit card on your phone or in your hand. Station signs are in English, but big stations can be confusing, so allow extra time for transfers. Trains stop running around midnight, so check the last service before a late dinner. Taxis are plentiful but slower and costlier than rail.
- Is it safe to travel to Japan right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Japan on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Japan before you book.
- What other places are near Tokyo?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Tokyo are Kyoto (230 miles), Osaka (250 miles), Sapporo (520 miles).
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