Tokyo in November
Clear, crisp and the second-busiest month of the year, with the ginkgo avenue at Gaien drawing queues that rival cherry season.
Is November a good time to visit Tokyo?
November is one of the busiest months in Tokyo, at about 82/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
What’s on in November
- Kōyō autumn colour peaks in the last ten days at Rikugien and the Meiji Jingū Gaien ginkgo avenue
- Shichi-Go-San (Nov 15) — families in kimono at the shrines
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Tokyo?
November is one of the busiest months in Tokyo, at about 82/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
How crowded is Tokyo in November?
Tokyo sits at roughly 82/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 13 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in November?
Expect highs around 17°C and lows near 9°C in November, with about 8 wet days across the month.