Asia · city
Tokyo
Japan
Where ancient temples meet neon-lit streets — Tokyo rewards every curious traveler
Tokyo enjoys mild springs with iconic cherry blossoms in late March through April, and crisp, clear autumns perfect for sightseeing. Summers are hot, humid, and rainy, while winters are cool and dry with occasional light snow. Spring and fall are the undisputed best seasons for visiting.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
ANA Mileage Club
via Amex MR
+ $110 taxes
Amex MR transfers 1:1 to ANA. NYC–Tokyo on ANA or United partners at ~55K RT in economy. Low fuel surcharges make this excellent value.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $140 taxes
Flying Blue Promo Rewards can drop NYC–Tokyo to 45K–60K RT. Transfers from Chase UR, Amex MR, or Capital One at 1:1. Reasonable fees.
Business / First
ANA Mileage Club
via Amex MR
+ $190 taxes
ANA Business Class on their own metal is world-class. Transfer Amex MR 1:1 to ANA. One of the best business class redemptions from the US East Coast.
Singapore KrisFlyer
via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One
+ $120 taxes
Singapore miles book ANA business class with low fees. Transfer Chase UR or Amex MR 1:1 to KrisFlyer. Excellent for ANA's The Room on 777s.
Cash equivalent: economy ~$1,100 · business ~$5,500 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Hyatt
Iconic 41st–52nd floor skyscraper hotel with panoramic Mt. Fuji views. Cat 7 means World of Hyatt free nights at 45K standard.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Hyatt
Stunning rooftop bar with Tokyo skyline views. Cat 6 property — great use of World of Hyatt points or Chase UR transfers.
Marriott Tokyo
Marriott
Centrally located near Shinjuku. Redeemable with Marriott Bonvoy points. Good value with fifth-night-free benefit on 5-night stays.
What to see & do
Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa
Tokyo's oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple set in a historic neighborhood with traditional craft shops and street food.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Legendary seafood market with the world's best sushi breakfast — omakase at 7am is a bucket-list culinary experience.
Shibuya & Harajuku
The world's busiest pedestrian crossing meets Japan's youth fashion culture — Takeshita Street is endlessly fascinating.
Day Trip to Nikko or Hakone
Nikko's ornate UNESCO shrines or Hakone's Mt. Fuji views and hot springs are both under 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
Immersive walk-through digital art installations that blur the boundary between art and viewer — unlike anything else on earth.
Golden Gai, Shinjuku
A labyrinth of over 200 tiny bars each seating 5–8 people — the most atmospheric bar-hopping district in the world.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 50°F | |
| Feb | 34°F | 52°F | |
| Mar | 40°F | 59°F | |
| Apr | 49°F | 67°F | |
| May | 57°F | 75°F | |
| Jun | 65°F | 81°F | |
| Jul | 73°F | 88°F | |
| Aug | 76°F | 91°F | |
| Sep | 68°F | 84°F | |
| Oct | 57°F | 73°F | |
| Nov | 45°F | 63°F | |
| Dec | 36°F | 54°F |
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