Is Tokyo good in September?

Is September a good time to visit Tokyo? This is the month when Tokyo glides from summer to autumn. You can enjoy the best of both worlds with quintessential summer activities, such as fireworks displays, and festivals celebrating the arrival of autumnal plants and foods.



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If you aren't hitting the ski slopes, March to May and September to November are generally considered the best times to visit the country for pleasant weather. That's when travelers can find the iconic cherry blossoms that seem straight out of a postcard, or, on the other hand, vivid autumnal leaves.

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Winter. Winter in Japan lasts from late December to mid-March with temperatures from 30 to 45 F (0 to 8 C). 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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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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Fewer Crowds In September and October, temperatures are generally still agreeable enough to explore Tokyo's incredible parks and shrines, including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu shrine, and Ueno Park.

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October is probably one of the most recommended and popular times to visit Japan. There is a noticeable drop in temperature, with an average temperature in the 60s (?F). October has mild weather patterns in comparison to the recent months and brings drier and crisper air.

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In July, August, September, and October you have less than a 50% chance of catching sight of any part of Mount Fuji!

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The domestic crowds associated with August have usually dissipated by September and skies are often clear and blue, although the weather can still be hot and humid.

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The cherry blossom season usually extends into the months of April and May. And in case you miss this beautiful spectacle, don't worry. From around mid-September till early December, is Koyo season in Japan, a time when beautifully-colored autumn leaves make an appearance.

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A good rule of thumb is 10,000 yen per day of travel. This includes short-haul intercity travel, but not long-haul like Shinkansen. Transportation: Long haul: Expect to spend up to 15,000 yen per long-haul train such as Shinkansen between Tokyo-Kyoto/Osaka, Tokyo-Kanazawa and Kyoto/Osaka-Hakata.

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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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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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However, spring and autumn tend to be the most beautiful weather-wise. We'd recommend a trip between March and May or September and November. If you're looking to steer clear of crowds, then a trip in May after Golden Week is for you.

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The recommended arrival airport in Japan would then be Narita International Airport (NRT) or Haneda International Airport (HND) as mentioned in the West Coast and East Coast sections, as they are well-connected to domestic destinations across Japan.

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