Where and when
Best time to visit Tokyo from India
Tokyo is a city for neighbourhood-hopping, from Shibuya and Shinjuku to Asakusa's temple streets and the Tsukiji outer market, with Mount Fuji day trips and the Shinkansen to Kyoto; non-stop flights from Delhi take about eight hours.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹46,107 return (Kolkata, seen 6 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹52,034 from Hyderabad.
Tokyo month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January New Year (shogatsu) | Shoulder | 9° / 3°C | 70 mm | ₹57k ● live ₹57k |
| February | Shoulder | 9° / 3°C | 62 mm | ₹54k ● live ₹54k |
| March Tokyo Marathon (20th edition) | Shoulder | 13° / 6°C | 106 mm | ₹71k ● live ₹71k |
| April Golden Week | Peak | 17° / 10°C | 122 mm | ₹58k ● live ₹58k |
| May Golden Week | Peak | 21° / 15°C | 136 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 24° / 19°C | 162 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 27° / 22°C | 153 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 29° / 24°C | 138 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 26° / 21°C | 195 mm | – |
| October | Peak | 21° / 16°C | 225 mm | ₹46k ● live ₹55k |
| November | Peak | 16° / 11°C | 101 mm | ₹46k ● live ₹52k |
| December | Shoulder | 11° / 6°C | 72 mm | ₹61k ● live ₹67k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Go Tokyo (Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau): weather and geography (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Tokyo
- Tokyo Marathon (20th edition) · 7 Mar 2027. A Sunday marathon through Shinjuku, Asakusa, Ginza and Marunouchi with road closures across central Tokyo until the afternoon; hotels near the course book out, with an event square near the start on 5-7 March. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Golden Week · 29 Apr – 5 May. Japan's cluster of national holidays (29 April and 3-5 May) when domestic travel peaks; Shinkansen seats, hotels and Fuji day trips are crowded and pricey, so book months ahead or avoid the week. source, checked 2026-10-09
- New Year (shogatsu) · 1–3 Jan. Many stores close on 1 January and shrines and temples are thronged for hatsumode over the first three days; department-store sales and fukubukuro lucky bags start around 2 January. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Tokyo by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Japan, applied for online before travel (allow about 10 days). eVISA through an accredited agency, or a sticker visa via VFS. Show the eVISA on your phone; printouts are not accepted.
Tokyo: questions
What is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Tokyo's peak season is April, May, October and November, with March, December, January and February as shoulder months. Go Tokyo, the city's tourism site, describes a wet, humid rainy season from June to mid-July, summer highs above 35°C, a typhoon season from August into September, crisp autumn weather with leaves turning from late October, and real cold only from January. Late March to early April is the cherry-blossom crush, so March is rated shoulder on weather but books up early.
When is the rainy season in Tokyo?
The wettest months are June, September and October, with about 162 mm, 195 mm, 225 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Tokyo get?
August is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 29°C. January has the coolest nights, around 3°C.
When is Tokyo most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in April, May, October and November. Events that draw crowds: Tokyo Marathon (20th edition) (7 Mar 2027), Golden Week (29 Apr – 5 May), New Year (shogatsu) (1–3 Jan).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Tokyo from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹46,107 from Kolkata. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Japan?
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Japan, applied for online before travel (allow about 10 days). eVISA through an accredited agency, or a sticker visa via VFS. Show the eVISA on your phone; printouts are not accepted.
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