Tokyo in April
Peak blossom turns Ueno and the Meguro river into slow-moving rivers of people, so aim for a weekday at sunrise if you want a photograph without a stranger in it.
Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?
April is one of the busiest months in Tokyo, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
What’s on in April
- Sakura peak in the first ten days — the fullest week of the Tokyo year
- Golden Week begins Apr 29 — domestic travel peak
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Tokyo?
April is one of the busiest months in Tokyo, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
How crowded is Tokyo in April?
Tokyo sits at roughly 88/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 19 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in April?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 10°C in April, with about 11 wet days across the month.