Things to do in Tokyo | Time Out Tokyo

6 coolest neighbourhoods in Tokyo

Spend a day at these hip Tokyo districts and discover some of Tokyo’s best restaurants, cafés, bars and shops

12 amazing things to do in Tokyo this summer

Make the most of the warm sunny days with the city's best events, festivals and rooftop venues

10 most scenic rooftop gardens to relax in Tokyo

Break away from the street-level crowds at these secret parks and gardens, found high on the city's shopping mall rooftops

7 best super sento in Tokyo with multiple baths, saunas, cafés and more

Spend a spa day (or night) at these luxurious bathhouses with onsen, saunas, cafés, bars, manga libraries and more

11 best museums in Tokyo for kids and families

With arts, science, dinosaurs, robots and the opportunity to drive a shinkansen, these Tokyo museums are perfect for the young and old alike

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What's on in Tokyo

What's new in Tokyo

Shibuya moves to ban public drinking on streets after dark

If approved, the ordinance will come into effect from October 2024

3 ways to visit the new Fantasy Springs attraction in Tokyo DisneySea

We break down the pros and cons of the passes you need for the Frozen, Peter Pan and Tangled areas in Tokyo DisneySea

Harajuku is bringing back its original 100-year-old station building

The iconic wooden heritage structure will be preserved as the centrepiece at a new development in Harajuku

Shinjuku joins Shibuya in banning public drinking on Halloween

This will make Shinjuku the second ward in Tokyo to implement a public drinking ban

Catch this special Ghibli train in Tokyo with Chihiro and No Face of Spirited Away

The special Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition train features characters from one of Ghibli's most beloved films

Sakura in Chiba is hosting its grand fireworks show again in summer

The Sakura Citizen Fireworks Festival will launch 18,000 shells of fireworks and it's just 90 minutes from Tokyo

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Tokyo by neighbourhood

20 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakano

Just one train stop from Shinjuku, this chilled neighbourhood is famous for anime stores, cosy cafés and casual restaurants

40 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakameguro

All along the sakura-lined Meguro River, the shops, restaurants and cafés here reward exploration at any time of year

50 things to do in Harajuku

Where to shop, eat and drink in Tokyo’s capital of kawaii, from the best fashion boutiques to the trendiest cafés

40 things to do in Shimokitazawa: restaurants, cafés, coffee, shops and more

This west Tokyo neighbourhood is a hub for vintage fashion, vinyl records and independent cafés and restaurants

20 best things to do in Koenji: restaurants, cafés, coffee, shops and more

Explore this cool 'hood in Suginami City known for its vintage shopping, underground music scene and hip eateries

20 best things to do in Daikanyama

Vintage shops, galleries, speakeasies, cafés and more – Tokyo's coolest neighbourhood is a mix of the city's best bits

Things to do outdoors in Tokyo

Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo

Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions

7 most beautiful Japanese gardens in Tokyo

Japanese landscape gardens don't just showcase seasonal beauty; they also seek to recreate an idealised version of nature

4 best theme parks and amusement parks in central Tokyo

These four amusement parks are right here in the city, with a whole lot of thrills, rides and attractions for a fun day out

Best nature escapes in Tokyo

Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more

Tokyo attractions

Best free museums in Tokyo

Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, history and even kids

Best museums in Tokyo for kids and families

With arts, science, dinosaurs, robots and the opportunity to drive a shinkansen, these Tokyo museums are perfect for the young and old alike

Best places to see incredible views of the Tokyo skyline

Want to see Tokyo from the top? Visit these observation decks for the best views in the capital