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An adrenaline-pumping bullet-train ride to a place of deep calm.

The sheer level of energy is the most striking aspect of Japan's capital city. Tokyo is a place where the urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide with the quieter moments that linger from older traditions. It's hectic madness leavened by the most Zenic of calms. Read the overview
Great Buddha of Kamakura: built 1252, almost washed away by tidal wave, 1495

Climate

Overview

Tokyo kicks off its year with high, cold winter days and, occasionally, snowfalls. Though temperatures sometimes drop below freezing, in general the winter months are reasonable with the right kind of clothing. Spring brings pleasant, warm days. Summer is hot and muggy. The temperature and humidity are at their worst in August and late June can see torrential rains that pound the city during some monsoon seasons. After spring, autumn is the most pleasant season. Temperatures cool down to a cosy level and days are often clear and fine.

Average monthly weather

Month Temperature Rainfall Humidity Hrs of sunshine
MinMaxAMPM
Jan
-2
8
48
73
48
6
Feb
-1
9
74
71
48
6
Mar
2
12
107
75
53
6
Apr
8
17
135
81
59
7
May
12
22
147
85
62
6
Jun
17
24
165
89
68
5
Jul
21
28
142
91
69
6
Aug
22
30
152
92
66
7
Sep
19
26
234
91
68
5
Oct
13
21
208
88
64
4
Nov
6
16
97
83
58
5
Dec
1
11
56
77
51
5

Communication

Area Code:

03

Currency

NameYen
Symbol¥
CodeJPY
Unityen

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