Tokyo skyline in clear light

Tokyo in November

Autumn colour, crisp air

The short answer

November is one of the best months to visit Tokyo.

The best colour of the year and excellent walking conditions.

8/10 overall10–18°CModerate crowds¥¥¥ (Moderate-High)
Weather9/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events7/10

November in detail

What November actually feels like

Weather
10–18°C
Cool, dry and clear
Crowds
Moderate
Koyo season draws heavy domestic weekend travel
Prices
¥¥¥ (Moderate-High)
Moderate-high on weekends, softer midweek

+Peak autumn leaves with cool, dry, very walkable days.

–Leaf-viewing weekends crowd the famous gardens.

My tip for November

Do the famous gardens on a weekday morning.

  • Gardens
  • Walking
  • Photography
  • Day trips

How November compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Tokyo, 2nd for weather, 8th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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Peak autumn leaves with cool, dry, very walkable days.

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