A first weekend in Tokyo: Asakusa, Ueno and Shibuya
Asakusa on foot: Senso-ji, Nakamise and the Sumida River
Shinjuku Gyoen: a garden walk with ponds, lawns and a tea breakAn example packing list for Tokyo in April
Use this as a starting point and choose what suits your plans. Packtricia tailors your list and quantities to your trip length, weather and preferences.
Clothing
- Underwear
- Bras (if worn)
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- T-shirts or lightweight shirts
- Trousers
- Skirt or dress (if worn)
- Light sweater or cardigan
- Light jacket
- Hooded waterproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Smart outfit (if your plans need it)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Deodorant
- Skincare products
- Sunscreen
- Hairbrush or comb
- Shaving supplies (if used)
- Menstrual products (if needed)
- Contact lens solution (if used)
Essentials
- Passport or accepted travel ID
- Travel tickets and booking confirmations
- Wallet and payment cards
- Phone
- Charging cable and charger
- Travel adapter (if needed)
- Medication (if needed)
- Glasses or contact lenses (if used)
- Refillable water bottle
- Day bag
- Power bank
- Compact umbrella
- Reusable shopping bag
Monthly weather and packing notes
April in Tokyo is usually mild by day and cooler in the evening. Bring comfortable walking shoes, light tops, a sweater and a compact rain layer or umbrella. Choose outfits that work for long walks and are easy to adjust indoors.
- Daytime
- 17–22°C
- Evenings
- 9–14°C
- Rain
- Showers possible
- Daylight
- Growing daylight; evenings still feel cool
- Packing style
- Light layers + compact rain protection
Broad planning ranges around typical conditions, not forecast limits or precise statistical intervals. Cold spells, heatwaves and individual days can fall outside them. Daylight changes across the month; check the forecast for your dates.
Outfit ideas for your outings
Mild day
- Light top
- Trousers or skirt
- Walking shoes
- Cardigan in your bag
Cool evening
- Long-sleeved top
- Sweater
- Light jacket
- Closed shoes
Rainy day
- Light layers
- Rain jacket
- Quick-drying trousers
- Umbrella
What to leave behind
- A bulky winter coat for ordinary city days: lighter layers give more flexibility.
- Several pairs of new shoes: take a comfortable pair you already know.
Reviewed 2026-10-07