Destination / JP

Japan

Cities, trails and slow trains

Destination guide

Plan a trip to
Japan.

Locator / JPEast Asia

36.20° N
138.25° E

Country outline within East Asia

Plan a Japan trip through Tokyo, Kyoto and quieter regions, with practical advice on rail travel, routes, tickets, seasons and accommodation.

Best for: Food, culture and rail travel
Main season: March–May and October–November
Typical trip: 2–3 weeks
Getting around: Rail, metro and local buses
Language: Japanese
Currency: Japanese yen (JPY)

When to go

12-month weather

Tokyo

March to May and October to November usually offer comfortable temperatures for city travel and walking. June is wetter, while July and August are hot and humid.

BestGoodMixedPoor

10°C10°

Jan

11°C11°

Feb

14°C14°

Mar

19°C19°

Apr

23°C23°

May

26°C26°

Jun

30°C30°

Jul

31°C31°

Aug

27°C27°

Sep

22°C22°

Oct

17°C17°

Nov

12°C12°

Dec

Tokyo averages. Japan has several climate zones, so conditions vary by region. Temperatures show the average daytime high and are planning estimates, not a forecast.

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