Tokyo in March

Warming up, filling up

The short answer

March is a good time to visit Tokyo.

Early March is quiet and mild; late March is peak sakura.

7/10 overall6–14°CModerate-High crowds¥¥¥¥ (High late in month)

Weather8/10

Crowds5/10

Prices5/10

Events8/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather: 6–14°C; Mild, changeable, occasional rain
Crowds: Moderate-High; Blossom forecasting drives a national and international surge
Prices: ¥¥¥¥ (High late in month); Reasonable early, very high in the final ten days

+Mild days and the first cherry blossom at the very end of the month.

–Late-March blossom sends prices and crowds up fast.

My tip for March

Book three months ahead if you want blossom, or go early March for calm.

How March compares

5th of 12 overall in Tokyo, 5th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

Plan around

Cherry blossom season: The single busiest and most expensive window of the year. Book three months ahead or avoid it entirely.

Not set on March?

Dry, clear, mild days with comfortable evenings and manageable crowds.

Dry blue skies, the lowest rates of the year and almost no queues.

Mild days and the first cherry blossom at the very end of the month.

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