Around Tokyo: Nikko, Karuizawa & Mt Fuji Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
Within 1–2 hours of Tokyo: UNESCO-listed Nikko, cool Karuizawa and Shizuoka’s Mt Fuji views — perfect for repeat Tokyo visitors.
🗓 Best time to goMid-Oct to Nov for foliage, clear winter days for Fuji, cool Karuizawa summers.
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🔌 Plugs & voltage100V | Type A/B (flat pins). US-style plugs fit
🌦 ClimateOku-Nikko is much colder than town; peak foliage mid–late Oct; snow in the mountains in winter.
Monthly average temperatures in Around Tokyo: Nikko, Karuizawa & Mt Fuji
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko High / low | 6° -5° | 7° -4° | 11° -1° | 17° 5° | 22° 10° | 24° 15° | 28° 19° | 29° 20° | 25° 16° | 19° 9° | 14° 3° | 9° -2° |
| Karuizawa High / low | 1° -9° | 2° -9° | 6° -5° | 13° 1° | 18° 6° | 21° 11° | 25° 16° | 26° 17° | 21° 13° | 15° 6° | 10° 0° | 4° -6° |
| Shizuoka & Mt Fuji High / low | 12° 2° | 12° 3° | 15° 6° | 19° 11° | 23° 15° | 26° 19° | 30° 23° | 31° 24° | 28° 21° | 23° 15° | 18° 9° | 14° 4° |
°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.
Around Tokyo: Nikko, Karuizawa & Mt Fuji travel tips
- Tobu limited expresses serve Nikko; Shinkansen serve Karuizawa and Shizuoka — all doable as day trips.
- Oku-Nikko and Karuizawa are much colder than Tokyo.
- For Fuji views, aim for clear winter mornings.
Around Tokyo: Nikko, Karuizawa & Mt Fuji itineraries
Beyond Tokyo: Nikko, Karuizawa & Mt Fuji in 6 Days
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Base yourself in Tokyo for day trips to Nikko’s shrines and waterfalls and leafy Karuizawa, then head to Shizuoka for Mt Fuji views.
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