Tokyo Japan · 도쿄

What to wear

Actual feel varies with wind and rain, but the tips below should help you build a comfortable travel outfit.

Tokyo outfit guide

• • 🌡️ 5-10℃: A long padded coat or thick wool coat + knit/hoodie is ideal. Winter winds can be strong, so scarf and gloves help you enjoy night views without freezing.
• • 🌡️ 10-18℃: Light knit or sweatshirt + trench coat or short padded jacket works well. Days are mild but evenings can be chilly, so easy on/off layers are key.
• • 🌡️ 18-25℃: Short- or long-sleeve T-shirt + light outer (shirt, thin jacket) is usually enough. Air-conditioning on trains and in malls can be strong, so a cardigan is useful if you get cold.
• • 🌡️ 25℃+ summer: Humidity is very high, so breathable fabrics matter more than thickness. Linen shirts, loose T-shirts, and wide pants with moisture-wicking socks are recommended.
• • 👟 Shoes: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Ueno and more—moving between districts can easily reach 20,000 steps in a day, so rotate between two pairs of shoes if possible.
• • 🧳 Extras: Folding umbrella, portable fan (summer), mask and allergy meds (for spring pollen) cover most seasonal issues.

Travel tips

• • 🚇 Load Suica/PASMO onto your phone (Apple/Google Wallet) to use one tap for trains, buses, and even convenience store payments.
• • 📍 Tokyo’s neighborhoods all feel different, so plan 2-3 nearby areas per day (e.g., Shibuya + Harajuku + Omotesando) rather than zig-zagging across the city.
• • 🍣 For popular local lunch spots, arrive around 11:30-12:00 or after 13:30 to avoid the worst lines.
• • 💳 Most places take cards or IC cards, but older shops, shrines, or yatai food stalls may be cash-only. Keep some small bills on you.
• • ⏰ Last trains can be earlier than you expect on some lines. Check the last train time from your nearest station before planning late-night outings.

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