Timeline
15:20
Find the bridge near the Southern Terrace exit. This is the best spot to watch the sun dip behind the Takashimaya department store and see the first trains light up the tracks.
16:50
Head inside Tokyo Opera City. The complex houses art museums and a concert hall. Use the time inside to rest your legs before the evening crowds swell.
17:20
Walk nine minutes to Restaurant Kinoshita for dinner. It is known for French food that justifies the price, with lunch specials and dinner courses available. Note that it is closed on Mondays and the third Tuesday of each month.
18:20
Take a short seven-minute walk to New York Bar. It is a classic spot to end the night with a drink. It stays open until midnight, giving you time to unwind.
Local tip
The walk from the Opera City complex to Restaurant Kinoshita is short and straightforward. If you want to extend the evening, many bars in the Shinjuku Gyoen area stay open until 5:00 AM, but they are a bit further out.
Check before you go
- Restaurant Kinoshita is closed on Mondays and the third Tuesday of each month. Check the calendar before you go.
- New York Bar closes at 00:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tokyo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).