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Japan·🌊 Coastal

On the east coast of Japan's main island Honshu on Tokyo Bay, Japan's megacity is a fascinating contrast of ultra-modern technology and centuries-old tradition. From Shibuya's neon lights to the Imperial Palace to the world's best sushi restaurants — Tokyo overwhelms on every level.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureCar-freeBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–September: up to 33°C with 10h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 29°C — perfect for swimming.

Cooler winters (11°C). Best visited in July–September.

Max. temperature
9°
Jan
10°
Feb
15°
Mar
20°
Apr
23°
May
27°
Jun
33°
Jul
33°
Aug
29°
Sep
22°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
Water temperature
10°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
16°
Apr
19°
May
22°
Jun
27°
Jul
29°
Aug
27°
Sep
22°
Oct
19°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
8h
Apr
8h
May
8h
Jun
10h
Jul
10h
Aug
8h
Sep
7h
Oct
7h
Nov
8h
Dec
Rain days
4d
Jan
8d
Feb
12d
Mar
13d
Apr
14d
May
14d
Jun
13d
Jul
15d
Aug
12d
Sep
10d
Oct
9d
Nov
5d
Dec

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Tokyo as a Vacation Destination

Tokyo is an excellent choice for city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 33°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 29°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
JA, EN