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Nippon Budokan

Japan

Best timeFeb–Mar & Nov–Dec

Set inJapan

In season~59°F high

Climate34–90°F

CurrencyJPY

LanguageJapanese

TimezoneUTC+09:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Nippon Budokan

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJan · 62%

WarmestAug · 90°F

WettestJul

Best windowFeb–Mar & Nov–Dec

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Built for judo at the 1964 Olympics. The Beatles played it in 1966 and started a national argument about whether rock belonged there.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Feb–Mar & Nov–Dec. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Senso-ji Temple

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nippon Budokan?

The best time to visit Nippon Budokan is February–March & November–December, in Japan.

Where is Nippon Budokan?

Nippon Budokan is in Japan.

What is Nippon Budokan known for?

Built for judo at the 1964 Olympics. The Beatles played it in 1966 and started a national argument about whether rock belonged there.

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