Tokyo in January
Cold, dry and startlingly sunny — the clearest views of Fuji all year, and once the New Year week ends the museums are close to empty.
Is January a good time to visit Tokyo?
January is one of the better months to visit Tokyo. Crowds sit around 52/100, with typical highs near 10°C.
What’s on in January
- New Year holiday (Jan 1–3) — hatsumōde crowds at Meiji Jingū, then a very quiet city
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Tokyo?
January is one of the better months to visit Tokyo. Crowds sit around 52/100, with typical highs near 10°C.
How crowded is Tokyo in January?
Tokyo sits at roughly 52/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 17 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in January?
Expect highs around 10°C and lows near 1°C in January, with about 5 wet days across the month.