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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 · 47 hotels

$662median / night
$413Min, Aug 18
$662Median
$1,052Max, Dec 31
Visible rangeAug 8 - May 7
Median nightly price: TokyoAug 8Sep 16Oct 25Dec 3Jan 10Feb 18Mar 29May 7$311$522$733$943$1.2K
Median nightly price: Tokyo
DateMedianRangeHotels
Aug 8$547$134 - $2,27246
Aug 9$461$135 - $2,36246
Aug 10$465$139 - $2,31146
Aug 11$473$140 - $2,43146
Aug 12$452$134 - $2,28846
Aug 13$460$135 - $2,41546
Aug 14$509$136 - $2,19046
Aug 15$498$140 - $2,33346
Aug 16$449$133 - $2,43046
Aug 17$433$134 - $2,30346
Aug 18$413$134 - $2,30346
Aug 19$420$138 - $2,30346
Aug 20$420$134 - $2,43047
Aug 21$454$137 - $2,13146
Aug 22$486$137 - $2,11046
Aug 23$438$133 - $2,43046
Aug 24$439$134 - $2,30346
Aug 25$434$135 - $2,31246
Aug 26$436$135 - $2,31245
Aug 27$431$135 - $2,44146
Aug 28$462$134 - $2,14546
Aug 29$498$138 - $2,20047
Aug 30$472$135 - $2,47545
Aug 31$452$134 - $2,31246
Sep 1$478$135 - $2,31845
Sep 2$488$135 - $2,31245
Sep 3$475$134 - $2,44146
Sep 4$477$142 - $2,21545
Sep 5$492$141 - $2,21145
Sep 6$440$137 - $2,44144
Sep 7$442$136 - $2,49846
Sep 8$494$161 - $2,31244
Sep 9$453$134 - $2,48046
Sep 10$523$168 - $2,44144
Sep 11$460$145 - $2,43447
Sep 12$529$140 - $2,30044
Sep 13$442$137 - $2,48346
Sep 14$505$161 - $2,31244
Sep 15$513$139 - $2,48346
Sep 16$585$160 - $2,31244
Sep 17$562$134 - $2,48347
Sep 18$594$156 - $2,48045
Sep 19$590$147 - $2,24947
Sep 20$609$173 - $2,44145
Sep 21$496$137 - $2,27946
Sep 22$494$140 - $2,31245
Sep 23$469$137 - $2,34245
Sep 24$567$184 - $2,44144
Sep 25$566$136 - $2,29245
Sep 26$632$133 - $2,19344
Sep 27$537$141 - $2,40544
Sep 28$644$186 - $2,31244
Sep 29$535$143 - $2,35244
Sep 30$588$178 - $2,29643
Oct 1$642$138 - $2,47045
Oct 2$738$140 - $2,45142
Oct 3$684$134 - $2,42245
Oct 4$741$140 - $2,45643
Oct 5$672$139 - $2,40245
Oct 6$674$137 - $2,44143
Oct 7$638$134 - $2,05146
Oct 8$725$142 - $2,44144
Oct 9$688$151 - $2,47344
Oct 10$786$182 - $2,45142
Oct 11$662$134 - $2,40345
Oct 12$762$137 - $2,49943
Oct 13$722$135 - $2,47946
Oct 14$816$135 - $2,37842
Oct 15$722$140 - $2,50146
Oct 16$744$140 - $2,50043
Oct 17$761$141 - $2,50346
Oct 18$709$140 - $2,35744
Oct 19$702$139 - $2,42146
Oct 20$769$141 - $2,41344
Oct 21$665$134 - $2,43745
Oct 22$721$140 - $2,48444
Oct 23$737$145 - $2,42446
Oct 24$829$172 - $2,49644
Oct 25$675$138 - $2,44646
Oct 26$753$146 - $2,44844
Oct 27$710$141 - $2,48746
Oct 28$795$146 - $2,45644
Oct 29$669$149 - $2,42246
Oct 30$741$140 - $2,45643
Oct 31$701$147 - $2,42645
Nov 1$723$144 - $2,40444
Nov 2$625$136 - $2,44847
Nov 3$783$146 - $2,46643
Nov 4$693$136 - $2,44846
Nov 5$769$147 - $2,32344
Nov 6$646$139 - $2,35846
Nov 7$780$180 - $2,50043
Nov 8$659$138 - $2,36246
Nov 9$716$147 - $2,40344
Nov 10$669$139 - $2,48045
Nov 11$773$140 - $2,42644
Nov 12$662$140 - $2,29345
Nov 13$775$146 - $2,44844
Nov 14$729$136 - $2,50545
Nov 15$734$146 - $2,50543
Nov 16$667$136 - $2,47243
Nov 17$778$138 - $2,46844
Nov 18$709$136 - $2,36845
Nov 19$726$146 - $2,43544
Nov 20$710$150 - $2,37044
Nov 21$824$162 - $2,47342
Nov 22$724$135 - $2,43645
Nov 23$688$137 - $2,30143
Nov 24$627$134 - $2,49645
Nov 25$703$134 - $2,22644
Nov 26$656$136 - $2,43246
Nov 27$750$138 - $2,35244
Nov 28$667$134 - $2,30946
Nov 29$719$186 - $2,13444
Nov 30$658$147 - $2,20645
Dec 1$637$186 - $2,35043
Dec 2$591$147 - $2,20744
Dec 3$632$186 - $2,04543
Dec 4$601$136 - $2,38745
Dec 5$668$136 - $2,41144
Dec 6$550$160 - $2,05945
Dec 7$614$179 - $2,32943
Dec 8$545$147 - $2,22946
Dec 9$648$173 - $2,17243
Dec 10$548$165 - $2,07145
Dec 11$648$146 - $2,30644
Dec 12$587$135 - $2,41146
Dec 13$581$178 - $2,33143
Dec 14$527$147 - $2,48046
Dec 15$555$173 - $2,44943
Dec 16$550$147 - $2,22045
Dec 17$612$156 - $2,43544
Dec 18$660$141 - $2,47246
Dec 19$756$136 - $2,48744
Dec 20$707$148 - $2,45846
Dec 21$744$138 - $2,49643
Dec 22$727$148 - $2,41244
Dec 23$761$138 - $2,40842
Dec 24$772$162 - $2,46944
Dec 25$767$136 - $2,45444
Dec 26$796$140 - $2,50345
Dec 27$775$138 - $2,49643
Dec 28$778$138 - $2,47346
Dec 29$815$138 - $2,46444
Dec 30$845$139 - $2,47842
Dec 31$1,052$185 - $2,49936
Jan 1$854$139 - $2,42243
Jan 2$817$148 - $2,38042
Jan 3$649$151 - $2,43444
Jan 4$547$135 - $2,50145
Jan 5$556$151 - $2,34345
Jan 6$536$139 - $2,35944
Jan 7$555$160 - $2,46746
Jan 8$551$148 - $2,48144
Jan 9$625$179 - $2,04746
Jan 10$639$135 - $2,42744
Jan 11$581$148 - $2,33145
Jan 12$563$139 - $2,36944
Jan 13$568$156 - $2,33145
Jan 14$556$148 - $2,42743
Jan 15$579$147 - $2,26447
Jan 16$631$139 - $2,21543
Jan 17$609$138 - $2,46145
Jan 18$565$135 - $2,29944
Jan 19$572$136 - $2,36247
Jan 20$563$139 - $2,38443
Jan 21$540$151 - $2,42246
Jan 22$561$144 - $2,48544
Jan 23$610$143 - $2,39147
Jan 24$563$136 - $2,42745
Jan 25$545$137 - $2,29447
Jan 26$541$135 - $2,29945
Jan 27$532$153 - $2,29446
Jan 28$526$139 - $2,42744
Jan 29$595$161 - $2,18646
Jan 30$627$161 - $2,39542
Jan 31$564$136 - $2,41746
Feb 1$565$135 - $2,32845
Feb 2$607$151 - $2,36245
Feb 3$591$139 - $2,35746
Feb 4$576$140 - $2,48645
Feb 5$613$149 - $2,25946
Feb 6$647$135 - $2,36246
Feb 7$577$147 - $2,07345
Feb 8$602$174 - $2,50445
Feb 9$605$137 - $2,35746
Feb 10$601$169 - $2,48644
Feb 11$605$170 - $2,45045
Feb 12$612$136 - $2,48846
Feb 13$637$134 - $2,42646
Feb 14$602$151 - $2,42545
Feb 15$603$135 - $2,30946
Feb 16$603$158 - $2,28345
Feb 17$602$151 - $2,29745
Feb 18$609$136 - $2,43746
Feb 19$604$139 - $2,47345
Feb 20$655$156 - $2,50445
Feb 21$637$148 - $2,43745
Feb 22$603$147 - $2,33346
Feb 23$613$151 - $2,43445
Feb 24$587$148 - $2,36244
Feb 25$573$147 - $2,41145
Feb 26$602$156 - $2,49145
Feb 27$628$143 - $2,49846
Feb 28$601$151 - $2,48644
Mar 1$569$133 - $2,50444
Mar 2$611$134 - $2,41044
Mar 3$610$136 - $2,48644
Mar 4$634$135 - $2,43444
Mar 5$664$140 - $2,48544
Mar 6$758$139 - $2,48444
Mar 7$747$213 - $2,43443
Mar 8$630$134 - $1,91243
Mar 9$610$137 - $2,48743
Mar 10$612$139 - $2,50443
Mar 11$621$137 - $2,41643
Mar 12$641$143 - $1,87743
Mar 13$669$138 - $1,90643
Mar 14$647$157 - $1,98543
Mar 15$635$154 - $1,87742
Mar 16$666$136 - $1,90643
Mar 17$669$141 - $2,39043
Mar 18$697$140 - $2,32243
Mar 19$751$145 - $2,15942
Mar 20$775$148 - $2,31542
Mar 21$745$134 - $2,38042
Mar 22$726$139 - $2,34242
Mar 23$751$133 - $2,48942
Mar 24$759$147 - $2,45042
Mar 25$808$154 - $2,47143
Mar 26$794$148 - $2,33142
Mar 27$826$147 - $2,48740
Mar 28$821$142 - $2,49640
Mar 29$822$136 - $2,45641
Mar 30$789$139 - $2,48740
Mar 31$806$149 - $2,47142
Apr 1$840$253 - $2,49042
Apr 2$844$220 - $2,49741
Apr 3$892$203 - $2,44839
Apr 4$798$247 - $2,50641
Apr 5$848$246 - $2,42942
Apr 6$822$252 - $2,43342
Apr 7$825$246 - $2,45943
Apr 8$819$247 - $2,50343
Apr 9$851$232 - $2,49343
Apr 10$872$232 - $2,48642
Apr 11$785$258 - $2,41342
Apr 12$786$266 - $2,34443
Apr 13$783$254 - $2,27243
Apr 14$793$226 - $2,36643
Apr 15$806$233 - $2,49943
Apr 16$796$274 - $2,18243
Apr 17$794$262 - $2,34243
Apr 18$722$233 - $2,00143
Apr 19$722$232 - $2,47343
Apr 20$749$231 - $2,11143
Apr 21$748$233 - $2,00043
Apr 22$728$237 - $2,18743
Apr 23$794$247 - $2,01743
Apr 24$765$226 - $2,34443
Apr 25$676$184 - $2,45143
Apr 26$698$181 - $1,86543
Apr 27$719$185 - $2,47443
Apr 28$708$187 - $2,39743
Apr 29$724$181 - $2,03343
Apr 30$750$226 - $2,38042
May 1$732$190 - $2,48342
May 2$724$178 - $2,48542
May 3$694$168 - $2,32842
May 4$678$157 - $2,46342
May 5$678$181 - $2,26142
May 6$674$158 - $1,88242
May 7$678$162 - $2,01842
May 8$732$192 - $2,27243
May 9$695$178 - $2,00042
May 10$662$162 - $2,27442
May 11$677$178 - $1,77542
May 12$692$178 - $2,29442
May 13$714$176 - $2,17042
May 14$762$192 - $2,41942
May 15$798$222 - $2,41342
May 16$738$176 - $2,37743
May 17$747$173 - $2,35642
May 18$769$178 - $2,07442
May 19$684$176 - $2,11942
May 20$759$178 - $2,17842
May 21$746$192 - $2,15742
May 22$732$220 - $2,48642
May 23$743$178 - $2,19142
May 24$740$173 - $2,12242
May 25$724$176 - $1,94742
May 26$727$178 - $2,13242
May 27$711$178 - $2,27342
May 28$731$173 - $2,40942
May 29$749$219 - $2,49542
May 30$717$158 - $2,15742
May 31$735$152 - $1,90742
Jun 1$662$151 - $2,48142
Jun 2$686$158 - $2,01342
Jun 3$680$150 - $1,97042
Jun 4$693$165 - $2,07942
Jun 5$732$192 - $2,24542
Jun 6$661$150 - $2,04642
Jun 7$670$146 - $1,96742
Jun 8$693$158 - $1,88742
Jun 9$666$150 - $2,47741
Jun 10$674$151 - $2,40341
Jun 11$681$173 - $2,05441
Jun 12$678$173 - $2,20442
Jun 13$661$151 - $2,05842
Jun 14$671$153 - $2,09742
Jun 15$664$150 - $1,90242
Jun 16$661$151 - $1,92242
Jun 17$676$158 - $2,03342
Jun 18$675$164 - $2,22242
Jun 19$681$183 - $2,22842
Jun 20$666$153 - $2,33942
Jun 21$654$146 - $1,91142
Jun 22$668$151 - $1,83542
Jun 23$683$158 - $2,00242
Jun 24$666$150 - $2,37742
Jun 25$670$165 - $2,22542
Jun 26$699$192 - $2,12742
Jun 27$647$150 - $2,25842
Jun 28$660$146 - $2,06142
Jun 29$679$153 - $1,87942
Jun 30$659$150 - $1,93742
Jul 1$698$140 - $1,96740
Jul 2$689$168 - $2,17740
Jul 3$737$176 - $2,35140
Jul 4$674$140 - $2,19740
Jul 5$662$153 - $2,16940
Jul 6$659$157 - $2,01240
Jul 7$679$159 - $1,96840
Jul 8$675$158 - $2,42941
Jul 9$657$171 - $2,47240
Jul 10$751$142 - $2,47640
Jul 11$654$158 - $2,00840
Jul 12$636$152 - $2,00040
Jul 13$658$140 - $1,96841
Jul 14$658$158 - $1,98940
Jul 15$658$157 - $2,43141
Jul 16$688$151 - $2,43540
Jul 17$649$178 - $1,98940
Jul 18$613$176 - $2,25736
Jul 19$620$140 - $2,13140
Jul 20$573$158 - $2,31935
Jul 21$630$157 - $2,41536
Jul 22$625$140 - $2,44440
Jul 23$645$168 - $2,38232
Jul 24$647$176 - $2,41832
Jul 25$612$140 - $2,20029
Jul 26$570$158 - $2,03629
Jul 27$565$157 - $2,08728
Jul 28$602$140 - $1,97527
Jul 29$568$158 - $2,49228
Jul 30$630$166 - $2,29027
Jul 31$666$178 - $2,42126
Aug 1$585$245 - $2,11722
Aug 2$576$256 - $1,81320
Aug 3$595$241 - $2,47121
Aug 4$590$272 - $1,87420
Aug 5$597$306 - $1,94620
Aug 6$695$345 - $1,92820
61%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 $448, which is 29.9% below the yearly average. While minor price bumps of up to 11.5% occur around August 7–8, the overall month remains highly affordable. For travelers planning an August stay, booking about 29 weeks before check-in has historically secured rates about 69.6% lower than current rates. Since your stay is this month, the booking window is closing rapidly and you should book immediately if your dates are set.

September 2026

September is another highly affordable low-season month in Tokyo, with median rates at $523.30, representing an 18.1% discount compared to the yearly median. Travelers should note a price premium of 16.8% around September 18–20, coinciding with the Tokyo Game Show. Booking about 33 weeks before check-in has historically yielded rates about 55.5% lower than current rates. With only a month to go, the booking window is closing fast and you should secure your room now.

October 2026

As autumn arrives, Tokyo enters high season with median rates climbing to $700.10, which is 9.6% above the yearly average. Rates spike by 11.7% around October 14, coinciding with major trade shows like CEATEC and the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek. Booking about 37 weeks before check-in has historically captured rates about 57.6% lower than current rates. We are currently in the sweet spot for booking high-season autumn stays, so lock in a rate soon.

November 2026

November is a popular high-season month in Tokyo, pushing median rates to $699, or 9.4% above the yearly median. A price increase of 16% 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 64.2% lower than current rates. You are in the ideal window to book this high-season month, making it a great time to finalize your plans.

December 2026

December is a mid-season month with a median rate of $637, aligning closely with Tokyo's yearly average. However, the end of the month sees massive demand, with rates surging by 64.8% from December 21 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 several months still to go, there is no immediate rush to book unless you are targeting holiday dates.

January 2027

January is a low-season month with an appealing median price of $563.20, which is 11.9% below the yearly average. The notable exception is the very beginning of the month, where rates spike by a massive 67.8% 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. There is no rush to book for this winter stay, allowing you to monitor prices for now.

February 2027

February is a low-season month in Tokyo with a median rate of $585.30, sitting 8.4% below the annual average. Prices remain remarkably stable throughout the month, with only minor weekend bumps of 11.2% on February 20–21. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, there is no need to rush to book. With half a year remaining before this trip, you can comfortably monitor rates without rushing.

March 2027

March marks the return of Tokyo's high season, with median rates rising to $676, or 5.8% above the yearly norm. Rates spike by 20.3% during the final week of the month, from March 23 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. Since this high-season stay is still several months away, you can afford to wait and monitor prices.

April 2027

April is Tokyo's peak season, with median hotel rates climbing to $777.60, which is 21.7% above the yearly average. The highest rates are concentrated early in the month, with a 12.7% premium appearing on April 3. Because hotels have only recently begun listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary. This peak-season month is still far off, so there is no need to rush into booking yet.

May 2027

May is a high-season month in Tokyo, with median hotel rates settling at $692, about 8.3% above the yearly average. Prices remain relatively consistent, with minor weekend increases of around 9.6% occurring on May 15. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary. There is no rush to book this far in advance, so keep an eye on rates as the dates approach.

June 2027

June transitions into mid-season with a median rate of $645, which is 0.9% above the yearly average. Price fluctuations are minimal, with small weekend premiums of around 8.8% appearing on June 5. Because hotels have only recently started listing rates for these dates, early prices are preliminary. With nearly a year until your stay, you can safely wait to book.

July 2027

July is a mid-season month in Tokyo, with median hotel rates sitting at $615.90, which is 3.6% below the yearly average. Travelers should watch out for price spikes of up to 17.5% around July 2–3. Because tracking has covered only the far-out tail of the booking curve, early prices are preliminary. This trip is almost a year away, so there is absolutely no need to rush your booking.

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 47 tracked hotels · updated 2026-08-03

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Events affecting hotel rates

  • - Tokyo Game ShowMakuhari MesseMedian during event$590
  • - CEATECMakuhari MesseMedian during event$733
  • - Japan Mobility Show BizweekMakuhari MesseMedian during event$733
  • - Inter BEEMakuhari MesseMedian during event$710
  • ChristmasCitywideMedian during event$767
  • New Year's EveCitywideMedian during event$1,052
  • Tokyo MarathonTokyo city courseMedian during event$747

Hotels in this price sample

Showing 47 of 47 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$814
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo4Median$546
Bellustar Tokyo, A Pan Pacific Hotel5Median$672
Fairmont Tokyo5Median$929
Hotel Toranomon Hills4Median$548
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo4Median$816
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo5Median$931
Park Hyatt Tokyo5Median$1,291
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo4Median$472
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection5Median$360
The Tokyo Station Hotel4Median$636
Tsuki Tokyo3Median$280
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, A Pan Pacific Partner Hotel5Median$597
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi5Median$1,725
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo5Median$350
Hyatt Regency Tokyo4Median$364
illi Tas ShinjukuMedian$644
Palace Hotel Tokyo5Median$971
Shangri-La Tokyo5Median$1,084
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection4Median$490
Hotel New Otani Tokyo the Main4Median$314
Hotel New Otani Tokyo, Executive House Zen5Median$295
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku3Median$189
The Peninsula Tokyo5Median$1,106
Grand Hyatt Tokyo5Median$585
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu5Median$728
The Okura Tokyo5Median$646
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi5Median$1,396
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo5Median$332
Janu Tokyo5Median$2,359
The Tokyo Edition, Ginza5Median$1,202
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection4Median$723
Hotel Indigo TOKYO SHIBUYA by IHG4Median$496
Kimpton SHINJUKU TOKYO by IHG5Median$577
The Strings by InterContinental, Tokyo5Median$491
ANA InterContinental TOKYO by IHG3Median$401
Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo5Median$2,026
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo4Median$726
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel5Median$820
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo5Median$934
The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon5Median$1,014
The Westin Tokyo5Median$596
Aman Tokyo5Median$2,954
Conrad Tokyo5Median$741
The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa3Median$114
Muji Hotel Ginza4Median$474
SOIL Nihonbashi HotelMedian$280