Winter In Tokyo

Why winter in Tokyo?

You know the winter weather often comes as a bit of a surprise to visitors to Tokyo if they haven't planned ahead. Everyone hears about how hot and humid it gets in summer but what's it like in winter?

Well today is December 4 and I know we're not in the middle of winter just yet - the coldest weather comes in January and February, but we are getting some pretty chilly days.

Maybe the biggest surprise for a first time visitor is how dry winter in Tokyo is - unless it's raining of course! Lol.

Seriously though, more often than not the skies are pretty clear with blue sky, sunshine, and clear views the majority of the time. The biggest tip I have for winter is to bring some good body moisturizer with you as it really is a very dry atmosphere during this season. When I forget to do my daily routine I end up with alligator skin!

The other big tip for winter is to take advantage of the fabulous views you can get of Mount Fuji! If you're in Tokyo get up early and get up high somewhere. Don't forget your camera!

Oh... and don't forget some warm clothes. It can get down to 0 or slightly below in the coldest months and snow has been known to fall - although not often. For more info on what to expect check my Tokyo weather page.

Tags: in, tokyo, weather, winter

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Comment by Honor on December 5, 2009 at 8:27am: @Rob Bloggeries - definitely true - it is the heartland! Best place we found was a "Hawkers" center not far from Woodlands - I think it was at Sembawang station - great place! Lots of choice and you can sit outside and chill with a beer and your favorite Sing food.

Comment by Rob Bloggeries on December 5, 2009 at 6:41am: Never went there yet, heard it's a great place to grab a coffee and talk to some people about what life in Singapore being from there is really like. Thanks for reminding me. I'm in Serangoon area.

Comment by Honor on December 5, 2009 at 5:43am: Yes it's definitely tolerable - you won't be scraping your car - at least not in Tokyo. If you head north though it's a different story. The snow in Hokkaido is awesome! You're in Singapore.. I spent a year there not that long ago. I was out in the boonies - Woodlands.

Comment by Rob Bloggeries on December 5, 2009 at 5:35am: That's quite tolerable. I don't mind a little snow it's the scraping your car and digging yourself out ... only to get to work that got me. Oh and frost bite. Never been to Japan, plan on it though. Currently in Singapore.

Comment by Honor on December 5, 2009 at 5:32am: Hehehe - the picture above isn't typical. One of the reasons I love that photo is because when snow does hit Tokyo you just have to go out in it! It lasts around 24 - 48 hours and then is gone for another year : )