Tokyo and Kyoto are close in April. Tokyo averages 10–19°C with very high crowds; Kyoto 9–20°C with high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Tokyo and Kyoto
The verdict for April
Beautiful and completely full
+Cherry blossom in the first week is worth seeing once.
–The busiest and most expensive stretch of spring.
Only for the blossom — otherwise the trade-off is poor.
Peak sakura, peak everything
+Beautiful scenery and ideal weather
–Heavy crowds and top prices
Cherry blossom turns the city pink and the weather is nearly perfect. Expect crowds at every famous spot and the highest hotel rates outside autumn. Miyako Odori performances run through the month in Gion.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month