What is the best month to visit Tokyo 2023?

Planning a city break and want to head straight for Tokyo? The best time to visit is between March and April or September and November, while avoiding the capital during the height of summer. During spring and autumn, the weather is milder and less humid, plus there's little rainfall, so weather-wise it's a dream.



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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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2023 Update: Japan Travel Restrictions Dropped The government has also dropped the indoor masking recommendation, but many Japanese still wear masks, and individual shops may require them. It's best to carry a mask with you. With the yen at the lowest it has been for decades, now is a great time to travel to Japan.

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What time of year is best to visit Japan? In short, you'll have the best chance of comfortable weather and fewer crowds in early spring (March – early April) and in autumn (late October – November).

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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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Ideally, how long for a trip to Japan ? We recommend a minimum of 2 weeks to discover the Japanese archipelago. This is the minimum travel time in Japan to have time to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and their surroundings. For this, we advise you to spend a minimum of 6 nights in Tokyo and 6 nights in the Kyoto region .

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Visa Free Travel for U.S. Citizen Tourists Effective as of midnight April 29, 2023 (Japan time), all travelers arriving in Japan will no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test certificate.

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You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business visa free stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan. You cannot work on a 90-day visa free entry.

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October 2023. Japan is finally open! Travelers from most countries can now enter Japan without applying for a visa in advance.

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Before Your Japan Trip
  1. Check if you need a visa. ...
  2. Purchase your Japanese Rail Pass exchange order before you travel to Japan (more on that later).
  3. Learn some Japanese—numbers are especially useful! ...
  4. Get an International Driving Permit. ...
  5. Arrange travel insurance.


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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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In short, I think you will be absolutely fine since your flight and hotels are paid for already. $1000 should be sufficient, but you must be strict with yourself. $50 a day just about creeps overbudget. I think you should set yourself about $30 a day and maybe sometimes jump up to $50/60 if you wanna try something.

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Depends on how long, from where, and what comfort level you want to be in when going there. $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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Cash, credit and debit cards are all accepted, with credit cards and cash the most relevant. Since a credit card is your best choice for a significant amount of your spending, a card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees like the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card provides lots of value.

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Currently, there are no COVID-19 testing , proof of vaccination, or quarantine requirements to travel to Japan.

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For tourists, 7 days is more than plenty of time to spend in Tokyo. With this amount of time, you can take multiple day trips from Tokyo and have plenty of time for sightseeing. Because Tokyo is so expensive, we don't recommend tourists to spend 7 days in Tokyo unless they have a big budget.

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We recommend travelling between the cities in Japan by using a Japan Rail Pass, on the hi-tech “Shinkansen” trains. The passes are valid for 7, 14 or 21 days, and they are the most convenient and economical option when taking multiple train journeys across Japan.

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