Golden ginkgo avenues, steaming ramen counters and temple grounds lit up after dark: this is Tokyo in autumn.
XiamenAir is flying from London to Tokyo with one stop, with return fares from £450 between October and December 2026. The later dates land right as the city's autumn leaves peak.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, United Kingdom
- To: Tokyo, Japan
- Airline: XiamenAir
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: £450 - £499 return
- When: October to December 2026
Example dates:
21/10/2026 - 05/11/2026
28/10/2026 - 24/11/2026
09/11/2026 - 29/11/2026
10/11/2026 - 01/12/2026
02/12/2026 - 16/12/2026
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💰 How far does your money go?
A bowl of ramen at a Tokyo counter costs around ¥1,000, roughly £5, less than a pint in most London pubs. Happy-hour beers at an izakaya go for ¥300 to ¥500, and a konbini onigiri is under £1. A metro ride across the city costs under £2, cheaper than a single Zone 1 Tube fare, so a full day of eating and getting around rarely clears £25.
☀️ The Weather
Late October in Tokyo is mild and dry, with highs of 19 to 21°C and cool evenings around 12°C. November eases down to 14 to 17°C with mostly clear skies, and the autumn leaves peak in the city's parks from late November. By early December, expect crisp, sunny days of 11 to 13°C and nights close to 4°C. Bring a light jacket for October and a warmer layer for December.
🏨 Where to Stay
From a spotless business hotel to the Lost in Translation tower, pick your base.
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Takadanobaba · 9.4/10 · From €95/night A well-run hotel steps from Takadanobaba Station, ideal for exploring on a budget.
Hotel Niwa Tokyo · 9.6/10 · From €120/night A Japanese-style courtyard and two restaurants, in a central Chiyoda location near Tokyo Dome.
Park Hyatt Tokyo · 9.0/10 · From €760/night Skyline views from the top of a Shinjuku tower, a spa floor and service that doesn't miss.
🎯 What to Do
Tokyo moves between calm and chaos in the space of one train stop.
Icho Namiki ginkgo avenue, Jingu Gaien: A 300-metre row of ginkgo trees that turns bright gold from mid-November to early December.
Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa: Tokyo's oldest temple, with the Nakamise-dori market stalls leading up to it.
Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku: Smoky alleys of tiny yakitori bars, a slice of old Tokyo under the skyscrapers.
TeamLab Planets: Walk barefoot through water and mirrored digital art rooms, an experience you won't find anywhere else.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Tokyo is the easiest base for exploring far beyond the city limits.
Nikko: Ornate shrines and waterfalls in the mountains, roughly two hours from Asakusa. The autumn colours here peak earlier than in the city.
Hakone: Hot springs and views of Mt Fuji over Lake Ashi, around 90 minutes from Shinjuku.
Kamakura: Coastal temples and the Great Buddha, about an hour by train from Tokyo Station.
Kyoto: Japan's former capital, just over two hours away on the bullet train, worth at least one night.
Autumn in Tokyo from £450 return. Pick your dates while XiamenAir still has seats at this price.
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