| What's The Tokyo Climate Like? | | | | catching some good views of the mountains that |
| Well for starters the Tokyo climate is temperate in | | | | surround the city. Don't forget that only an hour |
| nature which means you do need to plan ahead a | | | | away on the shinkansen lies the ever beautiful Mount |
| little if you have a weather preference. If you're | | | | Fuji. When I catch site of her on a clear cold morning |
| visiting Japan and intend on traveling a little further | | | | on my way to work I always feel I'll have a better |
| afield, then from top to bottom, the country may | | | | day. |
| vary by up to 20 or more degrees. Okinawa in the | | | | Tokyo Spring |
| south is tropical, while Hokkaido in the north has deep | | | | This is when the famous hanami season parties, or |
| snow for around 3 months of the year. Tokyo city, | | | | cherry blossom viewing parties, are the must go to |
| being in the middle, has fewer extremes although the | | | | event if you're here. Timing for this one is a fine art |
| range of temperatures between summer and winter | | | | as the season only lasts around 2 weeks at any |
| is still one to be reckoned with. | | | | given place in the country, starting in Okinawa and |
| So what do you need to know about the Tokyo | | | | working up the country to Hokkaido in a gorgeous |
| climate? | | | | band of pink. |
| - Winter is dry and cold | | | | Tokyo Summer |
| - Summer is hot and humid | | | | Many people that I know say this is their least |
| - Rainy season is, well... rainy! | | | | favorite time of year. Me, I'm the odd one out as I |
| - Spring sees hanami season in full bloom | | | | happen to like the heat that comes with summer. If |
| - Autumn is full of colorful leaves and clear views | | | | you're not a fan of humidity though, best to stay |
| Which Season Is Best To Visit Tokyo City? | | | | away as it can become very heavy, especially during |
| This is a really difficult question to answer as it really | | | | August. |
| is down to personal preference. You're coming to | | | | Tokyo Autumn |
| Tokyo so you're not expecting to sunbathe on the | | | | Finally, Autumn. If you love seeing the changing of |
| beach - at least I hope not or you've got the wrong | | | | the leaves then Tokyo and Japan will not disappoint. |
| end of the stick! | | | | There are reds, golds, yellows, oranges, and browns |
| The best way I can respond is to share my feelings | | | | from all corners of the color spectrum. Just an hour |
| about the seasons and give a brief summary of the | | | | away from Tokyo you can be in the middle of the |
| benefits of each. Yes, you see, that's the problem, | | | | countryside at Mount Takao or Nikko and enjoy |
| there are pluses to all the seasons. Ho hum, no-one | | | | koyo (the color change) in all its glory. |
| said this would be an easy decision. | | | | Well, that's only a brief look at the Tokyo climate but |
| Tokyo Winter | | | | it gives you a start on what to expect. See below if |
| The Tokyo climate in winter is a great time for | | | | you want to learn more... |