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Daily median hotel prices for Tokyo, including the cheapest date, peak date, and tracked hotel count.

Tokyo Japan

Median nightly price · 48 hotels

$674median / night
$440Min, Aug 18
$674Median
$998Max, Dec 31
Visible rangeAug 15 - May 14
Median nightly price: TokyoAug 15Sep 23Nov 1Dec 10Jan 17Feb 25Apr 5May 14$351$535$719$903$1.1K
Median nightly price: Tokyo
DateMedianRangeHotels
Aug 15$523$145 - $2,27946
Aug 16$482$134 - $2,42545
Aug 17$469$136 - $2,29746
Aug 18$440$133 - $2,29746
Aug 19$458$133 - $2,29746
Aug 20$484$140 - $2,43146
Aug 21$529$152 - $2,61146
Aug 22$537$135 - $2,61148
Aug 23$482$133 - $2,45046
Aug 24$455$133 - $2,32146
Aug 25$464$133 - $2,32146
Aug 26$449$134 - $2,48946
Aug 27$459$132 - $2,55346
Aug 28$497$142 - $2,61146
Aug 29$524$132 - $2,61147
Aug 30$503$134 - $2,45045
Aug 31$474$133 - $2,32146
Sep 1$511$140 - $2,62345
Sep 2$500$135 - $2,61146
Sep 3$506$137 - $2,63246
Sep 4$513$133 - $2,62146
Sep 5$532$139 - $2,63347
Sep 6$507$132 - $2,60545
Sep 7$507$139 - $2,60546
Sep 8$521$139 - $2,59646
Sep 9$508$139 - $2,52046
Sep 10$499$140 - $2,51846
Sep 11$515$155 - $2,62147
Sep 12$516$136 - $2,59648
Sep 13$498$149 - $2,52646
Sep 14$520$140 - $2,60546
Sep 15$555$150 - $2,57946
Sep 16$574$137 - $2,32145
Sep 17$599$148 - $2,53746
Sep 18$590$133 - $2,19446
Sep 19$646$169 - $2,62146
Sep 20$595$162 - $2,45046
Sep 21$552$137 - $2,27047
Sep 22$526$133 - $2,32146
Sep 23$503$155 - $2,27045
Sep 24$562$163 - $2,57144
Sep 25$639$132 - $2,62145
Sep 26$642$138 - $2,46445
Sep 27$602$136 - $2,39745
Sep 28$637$165 - $2,32145
Sep 29$630$165 - $2,27044
Sep 30$594$167 - $2,13045
Oct 1$759$137 - $2,50145
Oct 2$762$136 - $2,50145
Oct 3$808$158 - $2,60346
Oct 4$732$132 - $2,54446
Oct 5$735$141 - $2,48846
Oct 6$703$151 - $2,58545
Oct 7$710$132 - $2,56047
Oct 8$764$140 - $2,62646
Oct 9$788$161 - $2,62745
Oct 10$804$163 - $2,44545
Oct 11$703$146 - $2,35246
Oct 12$734$132 - $2,62345
Oct 13$779$132 - $2,46547
Oct 14$810$132 - $2,59345
Oct 15$820$146 - $2,58147
Oct 16$768$150 - $2,63245
Oct 17$953$172 - $2,62847
Oct 18$755$136 - $2,47846
Oct 19$780$133 - $2,53047
Oct 20$797$132 - $2,48046
Oct 21$760$136 - $2,59846
Oct 22$763$136 - $2,59547
Oct 23$797$150 - $2,42947
Oct 24$804$156 - $2,56046
Oct 25$768$134 - $2,31447
Oct 26$774$139 - $2,51047
Oct 27$799$132 - $2,51247
Oct 28$765$138 - $2,61946
Oct 29$752$138 - $2,59347
Oct 30$759$150 - $2,61846
Oct 31$769$158 - $2,48546
Nov 1$685$137 - $2,18447
Nov 2$726$137 - $2,38847
Nov 3$751$133 - $2,41247
Nov 4$741$133 - $2,20847
Nov 5$725$133 - $2,34346
Nov 6$718$141 - $2,44547
Nov 7$758$153 - $2,51646
Nov 8$694$137 - $2,24947
Nov 9$702$132 - $2,38346
Nov 10$728$136 - $2,42147
Nov 11$776$136 - $2,39447
Nov 12$746$142 - $2,30846
Nov 13$796$136 - $2,47047
Nov 14$832$138 - $2,49546
Nov 15$739$140 - $2,42346
Nov 16$724$141 - $2,38844
Nov 17$761$132 - $2,42346
Nov 18$779$136 - $2,35246
Nov 19$730$136 - $2,40947
Nov 20$777$160 - $2,59445
Nov 21$807$161 - $2,56746
Nov 22$786$140 - $2,40846
Nov 23$689$133 - $2,39946
Nov 24$706$132 - $2,54146
Nov 25$694$132 - $2,17246
Nov 26$720$133 - $2,22547
Nov 27$735$133 - $2,36147
Nov 28$765$136 - $2,63347
Nov 29$701$191 - $2,20545
Nov 30$692$141 - $2,03046
Dec 1$666$132 - $2,37547
Dec 2$664$160 - $2,33647
Dec 3$652$133 - $2,14646
Dec 4$676$133 - $2,36145
Dec 5$653$133 - $2,37047
Dec 6$639$182 - $1,95745
Dec 7$637$151 - $2,12446
Dec 8$638$152 - $2,08646
Dec 9$605$170 - $2,14345
Dec 10$639$186 - $2,37445
Dec 11$645$144 - $2,12247
Dec 12$660$134 - $2,40347
Dec 13$601$178 - $2,55345
Dec 14$615$179 - $2,49845
Dec 15$559$172 - $2,43645
Dec 16$615$174 - $2,22545
Dec 17$642$174 - $2,30645
Dec 18$684$133 - $2,59847
Dec 19$771$133 - $2,52747
Dec 20$756$196 - $2,60944
Dec 21$764$197 - $2,58343
Dec 22$755$200 - $2,63542
Dec 23$771$197 - $2,61744
Dec 24$827$195 - $2,59245
Dec 25$806$133 - $2,62347
Dec 26$832$137 - $2,55346
Dec 27$771$140 - $2,57846
Dec 28$821$139 - $2,63547
Dec 29$839$132 - $2,63647
Dec 30$871$136 - $2,61642
Dec 31$998$179 - $2,60439
Jan 1$967$150 - $2,52443
Jan 2$827$133 - $2,60744
Jan 3$654$136 - $2,47945
Jan 4$528$135 - $2,44746
Jan 5$544$139 - $2,59945
Jan 6$519$135 - $2,29146
Jan 7$555$146 - $2,44746
Jan 8$558$133 - $2,63247
Jan 9$618$140 - $2,29048
Jan 10$594$143 - $2,59146
Jan 11$560$135 - $2,31345
Jan 12$543$139 - $2,28045
Jan 13$562$138 - $2,39946
Jan 14$551$135 - $2,40645
Jan 15$594$148 - $2,15045
Jan 16$613$140 - $2,63246
Jan 17$596$135 - $2,44245
Jan 18$563$136 - $2,28046
Jan 19$560$138 - $2,31445
Jan 20$519$135 - $2,30245
Jan 21$543$140 - $2,44247
Jan 22$532$133 - $2,63247
Jan 23$619$140 - $2,60948
Jan 24$557$136 - $2,40647
Jan 25$526$135 - $2,31346
Jan 26$526$139 - $2,32146
Jan 27$531$138 - $2,31346
Jan 28$525$139 - $2,45047
Jan 29$584$144 - $2,15446
Jan 30$610$142 - $2,63246
Jan 31$557$136 - $2,40946
Feb 1$552$137 - $2,34346
Feb 2$600$138 - $2,32145
Feb 3$560$140 - $2,36046
Feb 4$564$139 - $2,52446
Feb 5$604$143 - $2,42646
Feb 6$646$152 - $2,60247
Feb 7$607$166 - $2,44345
Feb 8$604$159 - $2,60745
Feb 9$607$152 - $2,57946
Feb 10$598$151 - $2,55746
Feb 11$582$138 - $2,61546
Feb 12$612$142 - $2,39746
Feb 13$628$132 - $2,38147
Feb 14$595$147 - $2,45045
Feb 15$591$145 - $2,32145
Feb 16$598$135 - $2,31146
Feb 17$543$137 - $2,34546
Feb 18$607$146 - $2,45045
Feb 19$630$143 - $2,43746
Feb 20$657$157 - $2,61546
Feb 21$622$136 - $2,45046
Feb 22$594$149 - $2,33945
Feb 23$592$142 - $2,40646
Feb 24$576$150 - $2,36044
Feb 25$581$138 - $2,43145
Feb 26$604$138 - $2,61546
Feb 27$636$134 - $2,63347
Feb 28$604$135 - $2,55746
Mar 1$584$132 - $2,57944
Mar 2$595$134 - $2,57944
Mar 3$609$136 - $2,55744
Mar 4$649$139 - $2,61544
Mar 5$674$150 - $2,63144
Mar 6$728$135 - $2,52345
Mar 7$708$217 - $2,61543
Mar 8$628$133 - $2,58043
Mar 9$612$134 - $2,55543
Mar 10$638$137 - $2,57943
Mar 11$616$138 - $2,63343
Mar 12$643$133 - $2,63043
Mar 13$657$133 - $2,00544
Mar 14$648$154 - $2,53643
Mar 15$648$152 - $2,43543
Mar 16$658$133 - $2,56043
Mar 17$717$138 - $2,58243
Mar 18$745$136 - $2,27543
Mar 19$747$139 - $2,13943
Mar 20$782$152 - $2,61843
Mar 21$723$142 - $2,58743
Mar 22$740$143 - $2,61842
Mar 23$746$137 - $2,58142
Mar 24$786$138 - $2,61743
Mar 25$793$150 - $2,60743
Mar 26$796$154 - $2,51843
Mar 27$854$150 - $2,50642
Mar 28$809$140 - $2,58142
Mar 29$804$138 - $2,58943
Mar 30$795$138 - $2,62342
Mar 31$818$168 - $2,56743
Apr 1$825$175 - $2,60643
Apr 2$838$207 - $2,63443
Apr 3$872$220 - $2,63641
Apr 4$809$157 - $2,57541
Apr 5$861$157 - $2,58643
Apr 6$819$156 - $2,58343
Apr 7$813$157 - $2,50843
Apr 8$812$157 - $2,44944
Apr 9$843$164 - $2,54643
Apr 10$861$220 - $2,61143
Apr 11$786$150 - $2,39544
Apr 12$793$150 - $2,39744
Apr 13$788$149 - $2,35244
Apr 14$800$150 - $2,29344
Apr 15$799$146 - $2,34244
Apr 16$800$157 - $2,18644
Apr 17$794$211 - $2,32844
Apr 18$735$236 - $1,93943
Apr 19$728$250 - $2,61343
Apr 20$755$242 - $2,53543
Apr 21$763$237 - $2,61043
Apr 22$747$234 - $2,53543
Apr 23$770$135 - $2,05544
Apr 24$765$184 - $2,06044
Apr 25$712$205 - $2,50943
Apr 26$682$136 - $2,30744
Apr 27$721$196 - $2,17143
Apr 28$717$184 - $2,26143
Apr 29$713$217 - $2,38343
Apr 30$740$234 - $2,26642
May 1$726$183 - $2,53743
May 2$712$171 - $2,63643
May 3$675$139 - $2,52043
May 4$675$157 - $2,28542
May 5$675$177 - $2,21741
May 6$660$158 - $2,16342
May 7$683$162 - $1,89142
May 8$721$139 - $2,18043
May 9$682$168 - $2,18542
May 10$674$162 - $2,30142
May 11$676$176 - $2,53042
May 12$681$176 - $2,52342
May 13$728$176 - $2,00942
May 14$753$142 - $2,48843
May 15$784$175 - $2,42843
May 16$747$173 - $2,41542
May 17$741$171 - $2,34742
May 18$744$176 - $2,09242
May 19$739$136 - $2,10143
May 20$765$135 - $2,37043
May 21$741$146 - $2,55143
May 22$742$193 - $2,15443
May 23$736$173 - $2,61142
May 24$742$172 - $2,14342
May 25$718$176 - $1,89842
May 26$715$176 - $2,18742
May 27$729$177 - $2,26842
May 28$736$191 - $2,62642
May 29$736$171 - $1,69743
May 30$712$154 - $2,34742
May 31$713$152 - $1,85742
Jun 1$675$156 - $2,52142
Jun 2$687$156 - $2,54342
Jun 3$676$157 - $2,05542
Jun 4$693$171 - $2,06242
Jun 5$699$150 - $2,15543
Jun 6$674$154 - $2,09642
Jun 7$666$152 - $1,92842
Jun 8$681$157 - $1,91742
Jun 9$674$156 - $2,41141
Jun 10$675$156 - $2,27241
Jun 11$699$172 - $2,15841
Jun 12$713$150 - $2,28343
Jun 13$658$154 - $2,09842
Jun 14$671$153 - $2,54342
Jun 15$669$156 - $2,51942
Jun 16$660$156 - $2,56342
Jun 17$660$158 - $2,60642
Jun 18$674$172 - $2,01842
Jun 19$685$150 - $2,33643
Jun 20$667$154 - $2,51242
Jun 21$664$152 - $2,51942
Jun 22$667$156 - $2,56342
Jun 23$662$157 - $2,54342
Jun 24$673$157 - $2,32642
Jun 25$675$171 - $2,13442
Jun 26$707$150 - $2,38343
Jun 27$666$154 - $2,28742
Jun 28$664$152 - $2,56342
Jun 29$660$157 - $2,54342
Jun 30$672$156 - $2,51942
Jul 1$688$156 - $2,51041
Jul 2$700$132 - $2,29541
Jul 3$713$157 - $2,35741
Jul 4$675$154 - $2,03440
Jul 5$677$153 - $2,54841
Jul 6$698$156 - $2,56541
Jul 7$677$145 - $2,56342
Jul 8$697$158 - $2,48241
Jul 9$694$172 - $2,49540
Jul 10$704$157 - $2,50141
Jul 11$664$154 - $2,21940
Jul 12$651$152 - $2,55741
Jul 13$660$156 - $2,56541
Jul 14$673$157 - $2,56641
Jul 15$668$157 - $2,48841
Jul 16$659$167 - $2,60041
Jul 17$673$157 - $2,22041
Jul 18$653$146 - $2,12641
Jul 19$654$156 - $2,59141
Jul 20$651$157 - $2,56641
Jul 21$675$156 - $2,60941
Jul 22$632$156 - $2,51041
Jul 23$650$167 - $2,40340
Jul 24$662$157 - $2,50041
Jul 25$622$154 - $2,14935
Jul 26$566$157 - $2,54835
Jul 27$568$156 - $2,56535
Jul 28$632$156 - $2,56335
Jul 29$596$158 - $2,40529
Jul 30$648$168 - $2,27829
Jul 31$664$176 - $2,52131
Aug 1$643$265 - $1,97524
Aug 2$623$228 - $2,55725
Aug 3$645$252 - $2,51025
Aug 4$650$252 - $2,40524
Aug 5$643$228 - $2,40825
Aug 6$645$260 - $2,56525
Aug 7$670$307 - $2,11123
Aug 8$587$228 - $1,99823
Aug 9$585$247 - $2,54225
Aug 10$588$273 - $1,66520
Aug 11$490$228 - $1,85822
Aug 12$549$272 - $2,01121
56%cheaper booking the low window instead of the peak.

When are Tokyo hotels cheapest?

Tokyo's hotel rates follow a distinct seasonal arc, peaking during the pleasant spring and autumn months while dipping significantly during the heat of mid-summer. The most budget-friendly window arrives in August, when the monthly median drops to a year-low of $595, closely followed by July and September. Conversely, April is the most expensive month of the year with a median of $910, closely trailed by a highly priced November. Notable price spikes emerge around the end-of-year holidays, with a dramatic surge peaking at $1,338.50 over New Year's, while autumn peaks coincide with major events like the Tokyo Game Show in September and CEATEC in October. Weekend premiums are most pronounced during the summer months, making mid-week stays the smartest strategy for those looking to maximize value.

Best time to book hotels in Tokyo by month

August 2026

August brings Tokyo's lowest hotel rates of the year, with median prices sitting at $455.90, which is 31.1% below the yearly average. While minor price bumps of up to 13.1% occur around August 14–15, the overall month remains highly affordable. For travelers planning an August stay, booking about 30 weeks before check-in has historically secured rates about 58.2% lower than current rates. With August already underway, the booking window is closing fast, so you should secure a cancellable room immediately if your dates are set.

September 2026

September is another highly affordable low-season month in Tokyo, with median rates at $514.30, representing a 22.3% discount compared to the yearly median. Travelers should note a price premium of 18.2% around September 17–20, coinciding with the Tokyo Game Show. Booking about 33 weeks before check-in has historically yielded rates about 56.7% lower than current rates. With only a month to go, you should finalize your booking now to avoid rising last-minute rates.

October 2026

As autumn arrives, Tokyo enters high season with median rates climbing to $716.20, which is 8.2% above the yearly average. Rates spike by 14.6% around October 24, though prices remain elevated throughout the month. Booking about 37 weeks before check-in has historically captured rates about 74.5% lower than current rates. We are currently in the sweet spot for booking this high-season month, so secure a flexible rate now before inventory thins.

November 2026

November is a popular high-season month in Tokyo, pushing median rates to $704.50, or 6.5% above the yearly median. A price increase of 16.1% is visible around November 21, coinciding with the Inter BEE trade show. For those planning a trip, booking about 42 weeks before check-in has historically secured rates about 68.2% lower than current rates. This is the ideal time to lock in your November plans, especially if your stay overlaps with major autumn events.

December 2026

December is a mid-season month with a median rate of $646, aligning closely with Tokyo's yearly average. However, the end of the month sees massive demand, with rates surging by 60.4% from December 19 through December 31, coinciding with Christmas and New Year's Eve. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary and there is no need to rush for non-holiday dates. With four months to go, there is no immediate rush to book unless you are targeting the Christmas and New Year's Eve holidays.

January 2027

January is a low-season month with an appealing median price of $564, which is 14.8% below the yearly average. The notable exception is the very beginning of the month, where rates spike by a massive 57.1% from January 1 to January 3, reflecting demand around New Year's Eve. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary. With five months of lead time, you can comfortably monitor rates for January, keeping an eye out for holiday promotions.

February 2027

February is a low-season month in Tokyo with a median rate of $607.40, sitting 8.2% below the annual average. Prices remain remarkably stable throughout the month, with only minor weekend bumps of 8.1% on February 20. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, there is no need to rush to book. There is no rush to lock in February dates just yet; continue to monitor prices as more hotel inventory becomes available.

March 2027

March marks the return of Tokyo's high season, with median rates rising to $721, or 9% above the yearly norm. Rates spike by 18.4% during the final week of the month, from March 24 to March 31, as spring travel begins to peak. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary. With seven months until your trip, you have plenty of time to watch the market before making a commitment.

April 2027

April is Tokyo's peak season, with median hotel rates climbing to $793.90, which is 20% above the yearly average. The highest rates are concentrated early in the month, with a 13.5% premium appearing on April 5. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary. Since April is peak season, you should start researching options now, but there is no need to rush into non-refundable bookings this far in advance.

May 2027

May is a high-season month in Tokyo, with median hotel rates settling at $736.80, about 11.3% above the yearly average. Prices remain relatively consistent, with minor weekend increases of around 8% occurring on May 14–15. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary. With nine months to go, you can afford to wait and monitor prices as more hotels release their standard rates.

June 2027

June transitions into mid-season with a median rate of $681.50, which is 3% above the yearly average. Price fluctuations are minimal, with small weekend premiums of around 6.5% appearing on June 4–5. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary. June is ten months away, meaning there is no need to rush your booking decisions at this stage.

July 2027

July is a mid-season month in Tokyo, with median hotel rates sitting at $656, which is 0.9% below the yearly average. Travelers should watch out for price spikes of up to 13.9% around July 10. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary. With nearly a year of lead time, you can safely wait to book while keeping an eye on seasonal trends.

Tokyo's hotel market experiences clear seasonal shifts, with peak demand driving up rates in April, October, and November, while the summer months of August and September offer the deepest discounts. For high-demand periods like autumn and spring, booking a flexible, cancellable rate 2 to 3 months in advance is the smartest way to secure a room before inventory thins. During the lower-priced summer months, you can afford to monitor rates longer, though holiday weekends still require advance planning. To find the best value for your specific travel window, select your dates in the hotel search below to see which properties are currently priced well below their typical averages.

Based on 48 tracked hotels · updated 2026-08-10

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Events affecting hotel rates

  • - Tokyo Game ShowMakuhari MesseMedian during event$595
  • - CEATECMakuhari MesseMedian during event$794
  • - Japan Mobility Show BizweekMakuhari MesseMedian during event$794
  • - Inter BEEMakuhari MesseMedian during event$777
  • ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$806
  • New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$998
  • Tokyo MarathonTokyo city courseMedian during event$708

Hotels in this price sample

Showing 48 of 48 tracked hotels

These hotels were observed in the same tracked sample that feeds the daily median price trend. Availability can vary by date.
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Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills — A Concept by Hyatt5Median$850
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo4Median$568
Bellustar Tokyo, A Pan Pacific Hotel5Median$676
Fairmont Tokyo5Median$854
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi5Median$1,548
Hotel Toranomon Hills4Median$548
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo4Median$859
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo5Median$956
ONE@Tokyo by insomnia3Median$118
Palace Hotel Tokyo5Median$1,017
Park Hyatt Tokyo5Median$1,275
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo4Median$475
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection5Median$375
The Tokyo Station Hotel4Median$649
Tsuki Tokyo3Median$255
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, A Pan Pacific Partner Hotel5Median$617
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo5Median$348
Hotel New Otani Tokyo the Main4Median$319
Hyatt Regency Tokyo4Median$392
Shangri-La Tokyo5Median$1,096
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection4Median$489
Aman Tokyo5Median$3,046
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu5Median$730
Hotel New Otani Tokyo, Executive House Zen5Median$333
The Peninsula Tokyo5Median$1,094
illi Tas ShinjukuMedian$574
Janu Tokyo5Median$2,247
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi5Median$1,369
Grand Hyatt Tokyo5Median$616
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku3Median$193
Hotel Indigo TOKYO SHIBUYA by IHG4Median$489
Kimpton SHINJUKU TOKYO by IHG5Median$597
The Okura Tokyo5Median$670
The Strings by InterContinental, Tokyo5Median$521
ANA InterContinental TOKYO by IHG3Median$436
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo5Median$338
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection4Median$717
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo5Median$950
Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo5Median$2,019
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo4Median$724
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel5Median$837
The Tokyo Edition, Ginza5Median$1,215
The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon5Median$1,035
The Westin Tokyo5Median$598
Conrad Tokyo5Median$815
The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa3Median$116
SOIL Nihonbashi HotelMedian$276
Muji Hotel Ginza4Median$471