Day time temperatures in August regularly exceed 35°C (95°F) rarely dropping below 30°C (86°F) even at night, especially in metropolitan areas such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. However, it’s not so much the heat that you may struggle most with, but the humidity!
Sensō-Ji Temple and Asakusa, Tokyo
Sensō-ji temple, located in Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest establish Buddhist temple, and the most widely visited religious site in the world.
Rikugien Gardens – Komagome, Tokyo
Just three stops along the Yamanote Line, one of the busiest and most important rail lines in Tokyo, is Komagome. Only a few minutes walk from the station lies Rikugien Gardens, a surprisingly tranquil and most beautiful place.