Tokyo Weather in May

 It comes to late spring in May in Tokyo. Short sleeves and thin pants or jeans are comfortable to wear. But after the sun sets, tourists might need a thin coat or knitted outerwear to fit the temperature drop.Recommendation Rate: 

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Early May is the “Golden Week” in Japan, when several festivals are celebrated one after another, and for visitors, is a great time to experience traditional Japanese activities and celebrations. Visitors can witness hundreds and thousands of carp streamers hanged in lines on May 5, Boy's Day in Japan, to pray for the healthy growth of children, especially around Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. Sanja Matsuri at Asakusa Shrine and Kanda Matsuri held around Kanda Shrine are also great chances to learn Japanese traditions. It’s the strawberry season in Japan climatically. If you are a nature lover, you can pick strawberries in person at a farm in rural Tokyo, or you can find strawberries buffet in hotels in the city. Wisteria festival continues in early May at Kameido Tenjin Shrine; come there if you miss it in late April.