Is it worth going to Tokyo in January?

The remainder of January is a good time for visiting Japan, as the weather is usually sunny and dry and sightseeing spots are not very crowded (except possibly around Chinese New Year). Only in northern Japan and along the Sea of Japan coast, there is lots of snowfall, and conditions are good for winter sports.



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Winter is great for frugal travelers – if you avoid the holidays, winter is one of the cheapest times to visit Japan. After the holidays pass, mid-January to mid-March is also the least crowded time to visit.

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Japan Weather in January During January, Japan typically has snow covering much of the country. According to Holiday Weather, in Tokyo, January is generally the coldest month during the year with temperatures soaring below 36°F.

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The best time to visit Japan is spring (March & April) or autumn (October & November), when days are sunny and dry. During the summer months (May to September), the cities are hot and humid, with heavy rainfall occurring across the country in June & July, except for Hokkaido.

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The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here. Even then, you will realize that there are so many things to discover in Japan.

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We think you'll be surprised by all the exciting things to do in Japan in winter. Plus, we'll let you in on average winter temperatures around the country, as well as what to pack for the winter months. With powdery snow and plenty of things to do indoors and outside, Japan makes the perfect winter destination.

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There is no closing schedule for gardens and castles, some close all days or only on some days, while others on a specific day, and some don't close at all. However, temples and shrines do not close over the New Year. Shops and restaurants traditionally close one or two days over the holiday, typically on January 1st.

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Japan has a reputation as an expensive place to travel to, but it's an image that doesn't hold up on the ground. With a little strategy, a visit can be very reasonable – budget-friendly, even. Many of the country's major sights, for example, cost nothing, and free festivals take place year-round.

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$5000 is more than enough for one person for at comfortable two-week trip after an economy airfare from the USA and economy to mid-range hotel reservations are arranged in advance.

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Low season (December to February and June to July) is the best time for avoiding the crowds. Tokyo is quiet during the winter period, with the exception of the latter half of December when locals head out to end-of-year work parties and get-togethers.

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April. Besides autumn, April is often considered the best time to visit Japan because the cherry blossom are in bloom and the weather is pleasantly mild.

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The New Year period from 30 December to 4 January. The Golden Week period from late April to the end of the first week of May. The Obon holiday from 13-16 August.

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