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40 best Golden Week 2026 events in Tokyo
From food and flower festivals to art exhibitions, here’s how you can spend the spring holidays in Tokyo
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Your comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Tokyo
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The biggest Tokyo tourist traps, ranked – and where you should go instead
These popular sites top any 'best places to visit' or 'must-see attractions' list there is – here are our alternatives
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7 best beer gardens in Tokyo to enjoy barbecue and a cold pint outdoors
Cool down with a pint and feast on barbecue food at the city's top outdoor beer events and festivals
Theatre
Review: Is the new Sailor Moon Shining Theater show in Tokyo worth the hype?
Hear it from a longtime Sailor Moon fan who bought Premium tickets to this permanent stage production
Hotels
Demystifying the love hotel: 7 of the coolest concept hotels in and around Tokyo
This Golden Week, skip the crowds and check into another world
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Try playing the taiko in the heart of Tokyo with this beginner-friendly class
Performing artist and instructor Eva Kestner brings over 30 years of experience to her high-energy drumming lessons
Art
Tokyo Streets X is back with a mashup of street photography, art and music you won’t want to miss
The grassroots showcase returns with a fresh mix of emerging talent and established names
Restaurants
Shibuya Sky is opening its rooftop bar for a limited time from April 29
Take in the Tokyo skyline views with a drink in hand at Shibuya’s highest rooftop bar
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DisneySea celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Sparkling Jubilee event
The year-long event includes park-wide festivities, decorations and special merch
Art
Get to know Tokyo through its buildings at the Tokyo Architecture Festival in May
Now in its third year, the citywide celebration offers rare, free access to 70 notable structures usually closed to the public
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Here’s what you’ll find at the new Oimachi Tracks complex near Oimachi Station
The massive new development houses a movie theatre, book lounge, restaurants, saunas, a hotel and more
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The popular Zushi Beach Film Festival is back for the Golden Week holidays
The seaside film fest kicks off on April 24 with international and Japanese movies, and is just 90 minutes from Tokyo
Nightlife
6 trending nightlife spots to hit up across Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
New bars, artsy music venues, a 24-hour wellness retreat and other after-dark essentials from both East and West
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Ashikaga Flower Park is home to one of Japan's most impressive wisteria festivals
The Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival 2026 in Tochigi also has evening light-ups, and it's about two hours from Tokyo
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Feed sheep and spin wool on this farm tour near Tokyo
Plus, enjoy local cuisine and take part in a basket-weaving or bamboo lantern workshop
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The most beautiful spring flowers in Tokyo – and where to see them all in 2026
Cherry blossoms aren't the only blooms in season. Here are the most beautiful spring flowers to see in Greater Tokyo
Tokyo by neighbourhood
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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
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25 best things to do in Kichijoji: restaurants, cafés, shops and more
Find relaxing cafés, cosy restaurants and the beautiful Inokashira park in this charming Tokyo neighbourhood
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18 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Jimbocho
Our top picks of the best things to do, see and eat in the world's coolest neighbourhood right now
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17 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nishihara and Hatagaya
These two neighbouring ’hoods are packed with cute cafés, cosy eateries and plenty of charm
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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
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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
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Museums
Best free museums in Tokyo
Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, history and even kids
Museums
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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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
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9 best glamping getaways near Tokyo
These luxury campgrounds in neighbouring Chiba and Saitama prove you don’t have to travel far to get back to nature
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Best indoor theme parks and amusement parks in Tokyo
Have fun while staying warm at these indoor attractions: meet Hello Kitty, play Lego all day, explore virtual reality, and more