London in winter needs no introduction. Dark by 4pm. Rain by 5pm. Tokyo, meanwhile, is crisp, bright, and quietly unlike anywhere else on earth. This British Airways deal flies you there non-stop — no stopovers, no layovers — from £707 return.
✈️ The deal
- From: London, UK
- To: Tokyo, Japan
- Airline: British Airways
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £707–£750 return
- When: November, December, January, February, March
Example dates:
16/11/2026 – 30/11/2026
25/11/2026 – 09/12/2026
01/12/2026 – 18/12/2026
09/12/2026 – 21/12/2026
07/01/2027 – 24/01/2027
11/01/2027 – 14/02/2027
11/02/2027 – 27/02/2027
03/03/2027 – 17/03/2027
💰 How far does your money go?
Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive. It isn't, once you're there. A bowl of tonkotsu ramen costs around £3.50. A cold Asahi at an izakaya runs about £2. That's less than a Zone 2 Tube ride. Your daily food budget can sit comfortably at £25–30 — including breakfast from a 7-Eleven, a proper ramen lunch, and a sit-down izakaya dinner with drinks.
☀️ The weather
November and December bring crisp, clear skies and little rain — ideal for exploring. Temperatures sit between 8°C and 17°C in November, dropping to 4°C–12°C in December. January and February are the coldest months (3°C–10°C), but Tokyo winters are dry and sunny, with none of London's grey drizzle. March marks the start of spring: temperatures climb to 5°C–14°C, and early cherry blossom can appear by late in the month.
🏨 Where to stay
Tokyo covers a lot of ground. Pick a base in Shinjuku or Asakusa and the rest falls into place.
Nui. HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE — 8.6/10 · From £45/night
Asakusa's coolest budget pick: a converted warehouse, a great bar downstairs, and a five-minute walk from the temple.
Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A PARKROYAL Hotel — 8.7/10 · From £130/night
Right in the heart of Shinjuku's entertainment district. Stylish rooms, rooftop bar, and the JR line right outside the door.
Park Hyatt Tokyo — 9.2/10 · From £380/night
Made famous by Lost in Translation. The bar on the 52nd floor is still as good as it looks in the film.
🎯 What to do
Tokyo doesn't overwhelm — it absorbs you, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Senso-ji Temple — Tokyo's oldest temple in the heart of Asakusa. Go at dawn before the crowds arrive.
teamLab Planets TOKYO — A barefoot walk through immersive digital art: rooms of water, mirrors and light. Book ahead — it sells out weeks in advance. (¥3,800 / ~£19)
Shibuya Crossing at night — Stand in the middle of the world's busiest pedestrian crossing. Free, and it never gets old.
Izakaya dinner in Shinjuku — Edamame, yakitori, and cold beer for two for under £25. Sit at the counter and let the evening go wherever it goes.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Tokyo is the best base in Japan. The whole country opens up from here.
Kyoto — 2h15 by Shinkansen. Temples, bamboo groves, and Japan's cultural heartland.
Hakone — 1h30 by train. Onsen hot springs, mountain air, and on clear days, a perfect view of Mount Fuji.
Osaka — 2h30 by Shinkansen. Street food, night markets, and a completely different energy to Tokyo.
Kamakura — 1 hour by train. A giant bronze Buddha, forested hiking trails, and the sea.
Nikko — 2 hours by train. Ornate Edo-period shrines tucked into cedar-covered mountains.
British Airways flies direct, £707 gets you there, and Japan is waiting. Dates go fast — check availability now.
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