Let me be blunt.
If you’re planning to visit Tokyo in the summer, you’re making a huge mistake.
Tokyo Summers Are Brutal
Forget what you know about London summers. Forget Paris, too.
Tokyo’s summer heat will crush you. And it’s not just the temperature—it’s the insane humidity.
The second you step outside, you’re drenched in sweat. It’s like walking through a sauna with no exit.
Think It’s Like Dubai or Singapore? Wrong.
You might say, “But I’ve been to Dubai, I’ve survived Singapore, Malaysia, or Thailand.”
Here’s the catch:
- Those cities know they’re hot. They’re built for the heat.
- Massive shopping malls, endless air-conditioning, shady spots everywhere.
Tokyo? Not so much.
It wasn’t always this hot, and now the city is totally unprepared.
The Ugly Truth for Tourists
So here’s what happens when you try sightseeing in summer:
- Shibuya? Packed cafés with desperate people trying to escape the heat.
- Streets? You’ll feel like your sneakers are melting into the pavement.
- Taxis? Sure, if you want to burn through cash as fast as your body loses water.
Sound fun? Didn’t think so.
When You Should Actually Visit
Here’s the secret: Tokyo is amazing—just not in the summer.
- Autumn: crisp air, stunning red and yellow leaves, comfortable walks.
- Spring: cherry blossoms in full bloom, the city at its most beautiful.
Visit then, and you’ll see the Tokyo everyone falls in love with.
Final Word
Ignore this advice, and you’ll spend your Tokyo trip sweaty, exhausted, and broke.
Follow it, and you’ll experience one of the most vibrant, exciting, and comfortable cities in the world.
Tokyo in summer? Just don’t.
