Tokyo in March
Everything hinges on the blossom forecast; the first three weeks are mild and manageable, then hotel prices roughly double overnight.
Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
March is a middling month in Tokyo — crowds around 76/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Cherry blossom (sakura) usually opens in the last week of March — book months ahead
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Tokyo?
March is a middling month in Tokyo — crowds around 76/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Tokyo in March?
Tokyo sits at roughly 76/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 7 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in March?
Expect highs around 14°C and lows near 5°C in March, with about 11 wet days across the month.