Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo - The best and worst times to visit
Insights you need to know

Best times

• May
  Temperatures are mild. Flowers and tree greenery are in their full glory.


• October
  Tree leaves turn blazing reds, oranges and yellows. This creates Japan's world famous autumn foliage.

Least desiraable times

• December to March
  It's cold (but rarely frigid). And the beauty of flowering plants and other greenery is gone.


• June to August
  High heat and humidity reign along with rain and tourist hordes. Early June is the most desirable time of this period while August is the least desirable.

Cherry blossom
Unless you are traveling to Tokyo mainly to see the cherry blossoming, consider forgetting about viewing this treat of nature and rescheduling your trip.

Reason: Cherry blossoming in Tokyo occurs sometime in the period spanning the last week of March and the first week of April. And it lasts just a few days. And you cannot accurately predict the exact days.

Even if you are lucky to hit the sweet spot, the other deciduous trees will look relatively bare because their leaves are in their early stage of growth.

Moreover, the temperatures in Tokyo at that time of year are usually cold.