Culture

Tokyo in August 2027: weather, Obon, summer festivals like the Koenji Awa Odori, ways to escape the heat and typhoon tips.

Tokyo in January 2027: weather, New Year shrine visits and closures, the January grand sumo tournament (January 10–24), winter lights and public holidays.

Tokyo in February 2027: weather, plum blossoms at Yushima Tenjin and Kamata, Setsubun at Senso-ji, the last winter lights and public holidays.

Tokyo weather in March: average high 14°C (57°F), low 5°C (41°F). When the cherry blossoms open, the best hanami spots, events and holidays in 2027.

Tokyo in December 2026: weather, winter illuminations, Christmas markets, the Hagoita-ichi fair at Senso-ji, New Year's Eve and year-end closures.

Tokyo weather in November: average high 17°C (63°F), low 9°C (48°F). Autumn leaves, the Tori-no-ichi fair, winter illuminations and holidays in 2026.

Halloween in Tokyo 2026: the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival, Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort, and Shibuya road closures and street drinking ban.

Tokyo in summer: rainy season, heat and how to stay safe, the Sumida River Fireworks, summer festivals, Obon and typhoons.

Yushima Tenjin near Ueno: the shrine of the god of learning, praying for exam success, the plum and chrysanthemum festivals, opening hours and access.

Nezu Shrine in Tokyo's Yanesen area: Edo-period gates and halls from 1706, a tunnel of red torii, the April azalea festival, opening hours and how to get there.