Japan
Tokyo in summer
Tokyo is the long-haul option on this list — and the one where timing matters most. Summer is hot and humid, so the value windows are spring and autumn, when a weak yen makes food, trains and hotels remarkably cheap for a major city.
Best time to go
Late March to May, and October to November. Avoid Golden Week (late April to early May) when domestic travel peaks.
Peak season heat
June to September is humid with 30–35°C days and a rainy season in June.
Nearest airports
Haneda (HND), closest to the centre; Narita (NRT), 60–90 minutes out but often cheaper.
Flights from
€429 · good months: Mar – May, Oct – Nov
What to do in Tokyo
- Shinjuku, Shibuya and Shimokitazawa for three very different evenings
- Meiji Shrine and Yanaka for quiet mornings
- Day trips to Hakone, Kamakura or Nikko
- Convenience stores and depachika food halls — genuinely worth planning around
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Tokyo FAQ
When are flights to Tokyo cheapest?
January to early March and late November are the lowest fare windows. Spring cherry blossom season and Golden Week are the most expensive.
Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it for a Tokyo trip?
Usually not if you stay in and around Tokyo. It only pays off once you add long shinkansen legs such as Kyoto or Hiroshima.
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