Is it too cold to visit Tokyo/Kyoto in January?

It's not too cold. It might even be better than you think. In my opinion, Tokyo/Kyoto during winter is much more enjoyable than summer. Summer is unbearably hot and humid, even unbearable for people who've lived in places like Singapore. The average temperature will be 5C in January. read more

We are thinking of travelling to Japan from around the 10th of January for 10 days. We would like to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa and Shirakawago- Gokayama area. Just not sure whether it will be too cold to go sightseeing and make the most of our time in Japan. read more

The Takeaway. You can visit Tokyo at any time of year because the weather is temperate. The best times to visit Tokyo are fall (late September to November) and spring (March/April/May) Summer (late June to the end of August) in Tokyo is hot and humid. Winter (December/January/February) in Tokyo is cold but not too cold for traveling. read more