Ultimate Solution: What to Do in Tokyo When It's Hot (Plus a Special 2025 Summer Gift)
- 真也 山田
- Aug 5
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 10
As a valued Concierge partner, you understand better than anyone the challenges your guests face during Tokyo's demanding summer. With temperatures consistently exceeding 35°C, you are diligently attending to them, noting their relief upon check-in and anticipating their questions about how to best spend their stay. The central question for every visitor is, undoubtedly, what to do in Tokyo when it's hot.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency
This year, the heat has been historic. The phrase “It’s hot, isn’t it?” has become a daily greeting, and for good reason. The Japan Meteorological Agency has confirmed that this July was the hottest since records began in 1946. With high humidity compounding the extreme temperatures, the health risks for your guests are a serious consideration—reflected in an 11% year-over-year increase in heatstroke-related emergency calls in Tokyo.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency
In our experience, guests in this climate typically fall into one of three categories:
Type 1: The Active Adventurer
Determined to see everything, this guest ventures out into the heat. Yet behind their determination, you can sense their apprehension about the oppressive heat and crowds.
Type 2: The Discerning Rester
Wisely concluding that the heat is too much, this guest opts for the cool comfort of their magnificent hotel room. It’s a sensible choice—but perhaps accompanied by a quiet feeling that they might be missing out on a deeper experience.
Type 3: The Quiet Explorer
This guest is searching for the perfect answer: a special, memorable experience in a cool, comfortable setting—but they don’t know where to begin. They are waiting for your expert recommendation.
While time spent at your exceptional hotel is an experience in itself, we believe that for a multi-day stay, dedicating it entirely to rest would be a missed opportunity—both for the guest and for you, the purveyor of unforgettable experiences.
The key to dramatically enhancing guest satisfaction lies in offering a new choice that delivers value beyond rest in the hotel—especially for the Quiet Explorer or the returning Active Adventurer.
Our Ultimate Guide to What to Do in Tokyo When It’s Hot
Our traditional cultural experiences are the perfect answer. Each is held in a serene, air-conditioned indoor space. With private car service, your guests are comfortably shielded from both the heat and the crowds.
We are not merely proposing an activity; we are offering the most intelligent solution to a guest’s primary problem in the Tokyo summer—transforming their challenge into a cherished memory. This is not just our opinion—it’s backed by data.
As shown in the chart below, there is an extremely strong correlation (r = 0.82) between participating in a traditional cultural experience and overall satisfaction with a trip to Japan.
We are confident that our cultural experiences are the single best option to transform the challenge of the heat into the highlight of your guest's trip.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, "International Visitor Survey (2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024)"
A Special Summer Gift (Until September 30th)
As a token of our partnership, EDO KAGURA Corporation is pleased to offer a special gift for guests who book a tour through your concierge desk for dates through the end of September.
◆ For Guests on Tours of ¥20,000 or More per Person ◆
An Elegant Fan from Tsubaki-ya, a Purveyor to Kagurazaka Geisha
The geisha of Kagurazaka are professionals of beauty, scrutinized for their every move, song, and dance. The fans they use are not mere accessories, but essential tools of their trade—chosen with uncompromising standards. This fan comes from Tsubaki-ya, a trusted purveyor in Kagurazaka. Its quality is not defined by a famous brand, but by a simple fact: it was carefully selected by Tsubaki-ya and approved by professional geisha. In your guest’s hands, they will hold a tool chosen by true masters of their craft—a beautiful and practical souvenir of their time in Japan.
◆ For Guests on Tours Under ¥20,000 per Person ◆
The Official “Godzilla” Uchiwa Fan & a Pochi-bukuro from a 400-Year-Old Shop
We are pleased to offer two gifts that capture the spirit of this city. First, the official “Godzilla” uchiwa fan, distributed by the Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau to help combat heatstroke. Second, a beautiful washi paper pochi-bukuro (small envelope) from Soumaya, a stationery shop in Kagurazaka with a 400-year history. Together, they represent Tokyo’s unique blend of modern utility and timeless tradition.
Authentic Traditional Japanese Cultural Experiences Tour List
We invite you to propose experiences from our two distinct brands, provided by EDO KAGURA Corporation.
【A】 Signature Private Experiences by Kagurazaka Refined Wander
Fully bespoke cultural immersions designed for a single party. Gift: The Tsubaki-ya Fan
Description: Experience authentic Japanese performing arts in the private, exclusive setting of a traditional restaurant or special stage.
Price: Price on request.
【B】 Curated Standard Experiences
High-quality cultural workshops are available for easy booking at set prices.
< “Tsubaki-ya Fan” Gift Tier >
Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing: ¥43,000 per person
Silk Scarf Dyeing: ¥35,000 per person
Washoku Cooking Class: ¥23,000 per person
Izakaya Hopping (All-Inclusive): ¥22,000 per person
< “Godzilla Uchiwa & Pochi-bukuro” Gift Tier >
Textile Dyeing (Tablecloth / Tote Bag): From ¥14,000 per person
Tea Ceremony: ¥12,000 per person
Wagashi Sweet Making Class: From ¥11,400 per person
Tofu Making Class: From ¥10,000 per person
Iaido (Samurai Sword Training): From ¥9,000 per person
Zazen (Meditation): From ¥8,000 per person
Complete the Experience with Kagurazaka Dining
Furthermore, as Kagurazaka is one of Tokyo's premier dining destinations, your guests can seamlessly pair their cultural immersion with an exquisite lunch or dinner in a comfortable, air-conditioned restaurant. We would be delighted to provide personalized recommendations to complete their experience. Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
We’re here to help you craft the perfect summer escape for your guests.
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