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Updated: March 16, 2026

Best Things to Do and See in Tokyo in April

Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?

April is one of the best times to visit Tokyo. Cherry blossoms and other flowers beautifully color the city, festivals celebrate the glorious coming of spring, and many events offer a chance to experience Japanese culture. Take a moment to feel Tokyo's pleasant spring breeze and create memories that will last a lifetime.

What is the weather like in Tokyo in April?

The average temperature is around 15.6°C（60.0°F）, with a high of 20.7°C（69.2°F） and a low of 11.2°C（52.16°F）. The average monthly rainfall is 154.5 mm, which is about the same as in March. The days are warm and mild: perfect weather for taking a walk or engaging in other outdoor activities. April may have some windy days, so it's good to carry scarves and a parka with you.
Note: This guidance is based on meteorological data for 2025.

Best events, festivals, and other things to do in April

Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms are a top highlight of Tokyo in early April. There are plenty of hugely popular events, such as the Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival held along the Chidorigafuchi walkway on the west side of the Imperial Palace, Ueno Park's Ueno Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival), and the Sumida Park Sakura Festival. Petals dance in the air as they fall like snow, and float on the surface of rivers, creating quintessential spring scenes.

Photo courtesy of Chiyoda City Tourism Association

Tsutsuji Matsuri (Bunkyo Azalea Festival)

Nezu-jinja Shrine is said to date back 1,900 years. Its 300-year-old azalea garden, which covers 6,600 square meters, features about 3,000 azalea plants in 100 varieties. Rare examples include fuji-tsutsuji (tiny flowers), hanaguruma (pinwheel-like flowers), and karafune ("black" azaleas). You can enjoy many outdoor stalls at the shrine's Bunkyo Azalea Festival.

Kameido Tenjin Shrine Wisteria Festival

Many people think of Kameido Tenjin Shrine as the best place to view wisteria in the whole of Tokyo. The wisteria begins to bloom in early to mid-April, while the shrine's wisteria festival runs throughout April. Beautiful lavender-colored flowers swaying in the spring breeze make for great memories.

Asakusa Yabusame (Horseback archery)

Asakusa Yabusame is a traditional event that takes place in Sumida Park. It's a great opportunity to see an exciting ancient tradition in action. Archers on horseback, dressed in traditional hunting attire, strike a series of targets with arrows as they gallop past.

Mt. Takao Annual Spring Festival

Mt. Takao is one of Tokyo's most popular natural retreats. Its annual spring festival is held at Takao-san Yakuo-in, a Buddhist temple located halfway up the mountain. You can see a goma fire ritual and a parade of children in fancy dress.

Daidai Kagura Ritual

Daidai Kagura, a designated Intangible Cultural Property of Tokyo, is a traditional ritual performed at Shinagawa-jinja Shrine. It is said to have originated with an offering made by military leader Tokugawa Ieyasu in the year 1600. At that time, he came to pray for victory at the crucial Battle of Sekigahara. Four performances of Daidai Kagura are held each year, in conjunction with various festivals. Six dance numbers are presented during Shinagawa-jinja Shrine's Spring Festival in April—that's the highest number of these dances performed in a single festival.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine Spring Grand Festival

Meiji Jingu Shrine, in Harajuku, honors the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who oversaw the modernization of Japan in the 19th century. Its annual Spring Grand Festival, held in late April or early May, features various traditional performances. Bugaku (a type of dance first performed at the ancient imperial court), noh and kyogen theater, and sankyoku chamber music, and more, are performed by Japan's top artists in their fields.

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Calendar

January January in Tokyo speaks of traditions. Start the New Year in good spirits and head to a temple or shrine for Hatsumode on January 1 and pray like the locals do for peace and good health. Some begin their sojourn the night before on New Year's Eve to hear temple bells chime 108 times as the new year dawns, but Hatsumode is drawn out and takes place over 2-3 days.
February Setsubun, a Japanese tradition in which beans are thrown to bring good luck, is held at homes, temples, and shrines. Plum blossoms are in full bloom, and plum festivals take place across the city. On Valentine's Day, Japanese people often give chocolate as gifts, so department stores stock a wide variety.
March Temperatures and moods begin to thaw in March, the month heralding the start of spring. While cherry blossoms or sakura appear at month's end and are eagerly awaited, the rest of March offers much to see and do.
April April in Tokyo is when the cherry blossoms are at their best. In early April, cherry blossom festivals are held in many areas, and crowds come out to enjoy hanami (flower viewing). As the cherry blossoms fade, you can also look forward to azaleas and wisteria. Spring is also a busy season for events at shrines and temples, including traditional ceremonies designated as Intangible Cultural Properties of Tokyo.
May May festivals and events begin with the latter half of cluster of Golden Week holidays. Greenery or Arbor Day (May 4) sees entry fees waived in many of the cities parks and gardens, while Children's Day (May 5) heralds the arrival of brightly colored carp or koi streamers festooned around the city.
June Visit Tokyo in June, and the weather begins to get steamy. Rainy season arrives, but not all days are marked by wet weather. Embrace the increasing humidity with the official opening of Tokyo's many beer gardens and imbibe in a glass of your favorite ale. From the lofty heights of the beer garden atop Mt. Takao to the elegant surrounds of Meiji Kinenkan, you'll find a beer garden for every occasion.
July From the booming sound of fireworks lighting up the night sky to the soothing sounds of fuurin wind chimes tinkling in the breeze, July in Tokyo is a sensory experience. Festivals and events ranging from spectacular fireworks shows and ancestral bon odori rites to the sonic wizardry of summer music festivals that attract the best of domestic and international artists.
August August sees Tokyo at it’s hottest, but a continuing cascade of fireworks, traditional obon dances, multicolored tanabata lantern events, and the height of official water park and beach season all provide welcome distractions.
September September means sayonara, or goodbye, to the soaring heat of summer. Nights begin to cool and temperatures become more bearable, but these changes also see the occasional typhoon. Many of the city’s beer gardens remain open, however, a reminder that there’s still fun to be had outdoors yet.
October October is one of the best times of year to visit Tokyo. From ongoing traditional festivals to art and cultural soirees to culinary-focused events celebrating the bounty of the season the city's event card is full.
November November is the season of beautiful autumn foliage in Tokyo. By day the colors are stunning, and by night the illuminated leaves create a dreamlike spectacle. The ginkgo-lined avenues, which turn the city a brilliant yellow, are also an iconic sight of autumn in Tokyo.
December Tokyo is dazzling in December–literally–when the city lights up with illuminations. The dark nights are an ideal canvas for intricate and elaborate light displays and the illuminations are a signature winter sight.

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