Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in March
What March is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Mild days and the start of cherry blossom season late in the month, when hotel prices rise sharply.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Tokyo: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with February (11°C (52°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°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, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Tokyo Marathon (usually early March)
- Cherry blossom season begins (usually late March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Shinjuku
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Visit from late March to mid-April for cherry blossom, or from mid-November to early December for autumn leaves.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Park · Ueno
Ueno Park
Ueno Park gathers three national museums, a concert hall and Ueno Zoo, Japan's oldest zoo, around Shinobazu Pond, where you can hire pedal boats among the lotus leaves.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Garden · Marunouchi
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Climb the keep foundations for a view over the gardens, then follow the moat to the Nijubashi bridge viewpoint.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
Street · Harajuku
Harajuku and Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street is a narrow, packed lane of youth fashion, crêpe stands, rainbow sweets and character shops beside Harajuku Station.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 5°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
It is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Mild days and the start of cherry blossom season late in the month, when hotel prices rise sharply.
+How warm is Tokyo in March?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in March?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.