Things to do in Tokyo | Time Out Tokyo

5 best water parks in and near Tokyo

Beat the summer heat at these water parks in and around Tokyo. They make a perfect day trip for family with kids as well

17 best free museums in Tokyo

Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo from art and science to history and animation

11 best places to see hydrangeas in and around Tokyo

Find these early-summer flowers in temples, gardens and parks in and around the city, including Ueno Park, Tokyo Bay and Yokohama

7 coolest streets to explore in Tokyo

From the trendy Cat Street in Harajuku to the old-school charm of Yanaka Ginza, these streets and alleys are a must-visit in Tokyo

Best day trips from Tokyo

Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo

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What's on in Tokyo

What's new in Tokyo

Akasaka is getting a Harry Potter plaza with a café, magical staircase and more

The temporary makeover celebrates debut of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' on stage in Japan

Japan's biggest ever Sailor Moon exhibition comes to Tokyo this summer

Don’t miss the six-month-long Sailor Moon Museum at Roppongi for Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary

A gigantic Ultraman has appeared in Asakusa

The Bandai HQ in Komagata is decked out for the new Shin Ultraman movie

You can now pay for a fastpass for Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland

Book a set time to ride Beauty and the Beast and Soaring: Fantastic Flight via the Tokyo Disney Resort app

Shibuya Sky now hosts open-air rooftop yoga classes on weekends

Ignite Yoga is holding sky-high yoga classes on the Shibuya Scramble Square roof this month

You can now visit the Japan National Stadium

The free-and-easy tour lets you explore the Tokyo Olympic Stadium at leisure – walk the track field, see the torch and more

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Things to do outdoors in Tokyo

9 best parks in Tokyo

Spend a leisurely afternoon at these Tokyo parks – don’t forget the sunscreen and the beer

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

Best rooftop gardens in Tokyo

Relax in one of these secret gardens, found way above ground on the city's shopping mall rooftops

Best things to do in Okutama

Escape the bustling city and unwind in Okutama, a natural paradise in Western Tokyo

Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo

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

Outdoor fitness classes in Tokyo

Want to get fit without the gym? Join one of the city’s al fresco fitness clubs to try running, dodgeball, acroyoga and more

Time Out meets the World

Tokyo meets the World

A Time Out Tokyo interview series with the ambassadors to Japan who call Tokyo home

Tokyo meets the world: Tunisia

Talking cultural and culinary discoveries, Olympic memories and the many facets of the Japan-Tunisia relationship with Ambassador Mohamed Elloumi

Tokyo meets the world, special edition: cycling in Tokyo

Dutch ambassador Peter van der Vliet and architect Manabu Chiba share their ideas on how to make Tokyo a more bike-friendly city and how to turn Japan into a...

Tokyo meets the world: Norway

Ambassador Inga Nyhamar on valuing nature and the environment, the keys to a Nordic-style work-life balance, and where to get a taste of Norwegian pastries and...