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Japan · Asia

Tokyo holidays

35.7°N · 139.7°E
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~13h flight estimate3 to 5 days£55 to £320+ per dayEasy going
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Best time to visit Tokyo

The strongest periods are March to May and October to November. June and September are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 19°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan10°COther
Feb11°COther
Mar14°CBest
Apr19°CBest
May23°CBest
Jun26°CShoulder
Jul30°COther
Aug31°COther
Sep27°CShoulder
Oct22°CBest
Nov17°CBest
Dec12°COther

How much does a trip to Tokyo cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £55 a day at the budget end, around £110 a day mid-range and £320+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1220 to £1700 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £505 off-peak, £650 typically and £925 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Tokyo?

Tokyo is strongest for city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and nightlife. The main settings are urban settings, and the pace is balanced.

How flexible is it? Tokyo can credibly be planned with a balanced to active daytime pace, buzzing evenings and popular to hotspot crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has balanced days, buzzing evenings and a hotspot setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.
City breakCultureFood and drinkNightlifeCity and urbanMarchAprilMay

Strong fit if

  • You want city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and nightlife.
  • You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
  • You are comfortable with a well-known destination.

Think twice if

  • You want very quiet evenings.
  • You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Trips that include Japan

Japan Classic: Tokyo-Hakone-Kyoto-Osaka Japan · 7-14 days ~12h flight estimate£55+/day4 stops Japan Extended: Hokkaido to Kyushu Japan · 21-24 days ~12h flight estimate£70+/day7 stops Japan with the Alps: Tokyo, Nagano, Kanazawa & Kyoto Japan · 15-18 days ~12h flight estimate£70+/day5 stops

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

The strongest periods are March to May and October to November. June and September are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 19°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Tokyo cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £55 a day at the budget end, around £110 a day mid-range and £320+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1220 to £1700 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £505 off-peak, £650 typically and £925 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Tokyo from the UK?

Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Tokyo good for?

Tokyo best suits travellers looking for city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and nightlife. Expect urban settings, with a balanced pace.

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