Osaka edges it in June. Kyoto averages 19–28°C with moderate crowds; Osaka 20–28°C with very low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Kyoto and Osaka
The verdict for June
Rainy season, glowing moss gardens
+Fewer visitors and lower prices
–Rain and rising humidity
The rainy season brings grey skies and humidity, but also deep green moss gardens and blooming hydrangeas. Crowds thin out and prices ease. Showers are usually more gentle than stormy.
Rainy season, empty streets
+The cheapest, quietest window of the warm months.
–Rainy season (tsuyu) means steady, unpredictable showers.
The cheapest, quietest window of the warm months.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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