Thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour at Asakusa and Ueno Park on August 27, 2025. We welcomed 5 guests from USA, France, and UK in Asakusa and 3 guests from USA and UK in Ueno park. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. Tokyo has been experiencing a series of extremely hot days, but we are guiding you while taking care to prevent your heatstroke.
As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had.
Asakusa A
Asakusa B
Ueno Park
In Japan, the end of August through October has traditionally been typhoon season. Typhoons often brought strong winds and heavy rain, sometimes causing damage or suspensions of trains and flights, which meant travelers had to change their plans.
But in recent years, due to global warming, the weather has been changing. Besides the extreme summer heat, we now also see what is called a linear precipitation system. Unlike typhoons, which form in the Pacific Ocean and can be tracked as they slowly approach Japan, these rain bands suddenly form over the country itself and can bring very heavy rain in a short time.
This August, for example, sudden downpours caused flooding and transport disruptions in Kyushu and Tohoku but not limited in these areas. And in fact, such heavy rain can occur not only in those regions but in other parts of Japan as well. So, while it’s important to take care against heatstroke in the summer, it’s also a good idea to check the weather forecast frequently to avoid unexpected changes to your travel plans.
Once again, thank you so much for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour. We always make efforts to improve our tours and highly appreciate your feedback on our TripAdvisor/Facebook etc. Your comments motivate us to continue our volunteer activities. Please tell your family and friends about how you enjoyed our tour. Next time you’re in Tokyo, please join another one of our tours of East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine/Harajuku and Ueno Park. We looking forward to seeing you again. Enjoy your travel!
(Posted by KT)