Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in April
What April is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kakidai, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Cherry blossom in early April and fresh green leaves after; the Golden Week holidays begin at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Tokyo: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:09
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Spring (March–May). Plum and then cherry blossom, mild days and fresh greenery; hotel prices peak during blossom season and Golden Week.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Cherry blossom viewing in Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen and along the Meguro River (usually late March to early April)
- Golden Week holidays begin (29 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Shinjuku
Golden Gai
Six narrow alleys in Golden Gai hold around 200 tiny bars, many seating only six to ten people and each with its own theme, from jazz to horror films.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
- Food
Neighbourhood · Yanaka
Yanaka
Walk from Nippori Station through the cemetery to Yanaka Ginza late in the afternoon, when the 'sunset steps' (Yuyake Dandan) live up to their name.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Island · Odaiba
Odaiba
This artificial island in Tokyo Bay, reached across the Rainbow Bridge by the driverless Yurikamome line, has a seaside park facing the skyline, a replica Statue of Liberty and a life-size Unicorn Gundam statue outside DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
- Free
Viewpoint · Shinjuku
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatories
Go on a clear winter morning for the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji, and check which tower's observatory is open that day.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?
It is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Cherry blossom in early April and fresh green leaves after; the Golden Week holidays begin at the end of the month.
+How warm is Tokyo in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.