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Tokyo Travel Guide
Overview
As Japan’s capital city, Tokyo is a magnet for tourists. It has a vast array of historical, cultural and modern attractions to offer visitors any time
of the year.
When To Go
The best time to go to Tokyo depends on what you want to see and do. All year round,
it has tons of sights to see and activities you can take part in.
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In spring (March – May), visitors to Tokyo gather in the city’s public parks and
gardens (such as Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen, Sumida Park, Inokashira Park,
and Yoyogi Park) to get the best seats for cherry blossom viewing.
In summer (June – August), despite temperatures going over 30 degrees and
the humidity reaching uncomfortable levels, locals and international tourists
flock to the many festivals held in the city, such as the Asakusa Samba Carnival,
the Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi, and Fukugawa
Hachiman Matsuri.
During autumn (September – November), crowds gather in Tokyo’s parks to
enjoy the beauty of the autumn foliage.
In winter (December – February), the city holds a number of illumination
or Christmas light events throughout the holidays. Going to an onsen (hot
spring) in nearby towns is also popular with tourists who want to escape the
cold.
Imperial Palace moat during the spring season
Tokyo cityscape with the Skytree
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