Is November a good time for Tokyo?

The best time to visit Tokyo is between March and April and September and November. Autumn ushers in colorful foliage and comfortable temperatures. Spring brings in much of the same, but instead of vibrant fall hues, the foliage you'll see here are cherry blossom trees in full bloom.



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November is a great time to travel through central and southern/western Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Although Hokkaido and the northern Honshu region of Tohoku are not necessarily bad in November, the colder temperatures and early fall (the leaves turn in Hokkaido in October) keep many visitors away at this time.

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If you're in Tokyo, you can get by with simple jacket or hoodie, likely. Late November, it can get pretty chilly at night and you might need more layers. Layers and waterproof running shoes. I typically go tshirt, thin warm sweater/sweatshirt on or packed away, and a thin waterproof jacket on or packed away.

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November is one of the best times to visit Tokyo, but it isn't actually a high tourist season. Most people visit from June through September and from April to May.

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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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November has a smaller chance of rain than October, and more comfortable temperatures than December. The temperatures will have cooled off from the crazy summer humidity, yet it wouldn't be too cold for hiking. It wouldn't have quite the same crazy crowds as cherry blossom season brings.

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For most of Japan, November brings brisk air, clear skies, and radiant autumn foliage, making it a pleasant month to travel.

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In winter, Mt. Fuji is all covered with snow and all white except the very low part. And in summer, from June to October, it is all black since snow melts. And it is from late November that the mountain is covered by permanent snow.

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Cherry blossom and autumn foliage times (usually around early April and mid-November, respectively) are peak season for Japanese travelers, meaning peak hotel rates. Traveling during the off-season (late autumn through March, except for the New Year's holiday season) can save you a bundle.

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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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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 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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