Tokyo in June
Rainy season begins
- Temperature
- 18–26°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Hydrangeas, low crowds and softer hotel rates.
–Persistent rain and rising humidity make plans unreliable.
Cheap and quiet if you're happy to build an indoor-first trip.
Tokyo vs Kyoto in June
Kyoto edges it in June. Tokyo averages 18–26°C with low crowds; Kyoto 19–28°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Tokyo and Kyoto
The verdict for June
- WeatherVery similar4/10 vs 4/10
- CrowdsVery similarLow vs Moderate
- PricesVery similar$$ vs $$$
- OverallKyoto comes out ahead5/10 vs 6/10
Kyoto in June
Rainy season, glowing moss gardens
- Temperature
- 19–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+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.
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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