Things to do in Tokyo

Things to do in Tokyo

1. DoTheatreAkihabara

   AKB48 theater

   AKB48 is a home-grown, all-girl idol group — their name comes from Akihabara — which started in 2005 and quickly became the best-selling female group in Japan. They perform 6 days a week. If you are into J-pop music and cute girls all rolled into one (and are lucky enough to win the ticket lottery), don't miss this.

   ¥3000 for men, ¥2000 for women

2. DoShinagawa

   Aqua Park Shinagawa

   アクアパーク品川

   Aquarium with dolphin and seal shows and hundreds of species of fish. There is also a carousel ride.

   Mon-Fri 12:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-22:00; Sun and holidays 10:00-21:00·Adults ¥1,800; Elementary and middle school students ¥1,000; Kids over 4 years old ¥600

3. DoCinemaShinjuku

   Cinem@rt Shinjuku

   シネマート新宿

   335 seats total. Mondays are Men's Days, when men can watch movies for ¥1000. Wednesdays are Ladies' Days, when ladies can watch movies for only ¥1000.

4. DoToshima

   Ikefukurō

   いけふくろう

   A statue of an owl (fukurō) near the east exit. Many people use this as a meeting spot.

5. DoTaito

   Iwasaki's Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya

   Make your own replica food or sample food (sampuru) out of wax. This shop, in Tokyo's Kappabashi restaurant supply district, offers onsite workshops and at-home DIY kits to make food from wax. Workshops are usually conducted in Japanese. If you don't want to make it yourself, then you can buy the company's readymade options from the store, or order some of the more elaborate pieces for delivery. A souvenir keychain, made from a durable plastic by the company's artisans, will set you back ¥1,000–2,000.

   10:00–17:30

6. DoTheatreGinza

   Kabukiza Theater

   歌舞伎座 Kabukiza

   The best way to see traditional Japanese theater is to go to Kabuki-za for a single act, or hitomaku-mi, which lasts between one and two hours. This costs around ¥800, depending on the length, and seating is on the fourth floor. An English audio guide describes the play while you watch, it is worthwhile at ¥700. You can also see the complete kabuki play, but this is a lengthy affair, and ticket prices can range from ¥4000 to ¥20,000. If it's around mealtime, pick up a bento at one of the local shops and take it in. The current Kabukiza Theater opened its doors in 2013, replacing the previous building which stood from 1950 to 2010.

   ¥4000–¥20,000

7. DoShinjuku

   Karaokekan

   カラオケ館

   Karaokekan is a large chain of karaoke shops. They have rooms available from one person up to a large party. All you can drink set menus are available.

8. DoToshima

   Manten

   満天

   There is a planetarium called Manten (meaning "full sky") in Sunshine City. This planetarium shows three types of programs and repeats them in a day. These three types of programs are called The Planetarium Program, The CG Planetarium Program, The Healing Program. The Planetarium Program shows some themes of programs with Japanese famous musicians. The CG Planetarium Program shows science programs. The Healing Program shows are more intended for relaxing to. Some aromas are changed when scenes are changed. These programs are changed regularly.

   ¥1000-1300

9. DoShinjuku

   Meiji Jingu Stadium

   明治神宮野球場

   Known as Jingu Stadium. Can see university and professional baseball games. It is also famous for being a stadium for the Tokyo qualifying round of the National High School Baseball Tournament.

10. DoToshima

    Namja Town

    ナンジャタウンホーム

    The Namja Town has many attractions. For example there are some Japanese style haunted houses, interactive 1964 shooting games, egg-raising game (the whole process is quite similar to raising a child, where you will need to take the egg to toilets, restaurants, and hospitals, until after a certain point. Then you can take the eggs to play games. This is quite a 'couply' game to do). And there are big food shops: the gyoza stadium, the ice cream city, and the dessert empire of Tokyo. The ¥3,900 "Namja Passport" tickets (¥3,300 for under 18) admits you to 14 attractions and the food shops. Night passport, which you can get for ¥2,500 (¥2,000 for under 18), is available after 17:00. But if you want to visit the food shops only, you buy the ¥300 "Namja Entry" tickets. The attractions cost from ¥600 to ¥1000 each.

    Closed · opens 10 am

11. DoChuo

    Ramen Cooking Tokyo

    English-only small-group cooking class (maximum 8 participants) where visitors prepare ramen and sushi in a 3-hour session, with a sake pairing of three varieties. Located in Tsukishima, a short walk from the monja-yaki district.

    10:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00·¥20,000

12. DoSumida

    Ryōgoku Kokugikan

    両国国技館 / Sumo

    The largest sumo arena in Japan with a capacity for 10,000 spectators, this is where grand tournaments or basho are held in January, May and September, starting on the second Sunday of the month. These tournaments last for 15 days, and are filled with ceremony and ritual which observe strict hierarchies not just for the wrestlers, but also for the referees and callers. The competition each day begins around 09:00 with the amateurs, and from there, wrestlers compete in progressing order of seniority. The professional wrestlers start around 14:35, but the excitement begins when the top division makuuchi (幕内) enter the ring in the dohyō-iri (土俵入り) ceremony at 15:50. The tournament culminates when the high-rank yokozuna (横綱) and ozeki (大関) have their bouts, around 18:00. If you have seats far from the ring, but arrive early, it is possible to borrow some seats close to the ring until mid-afternoon, when most spectators begin to arrive. English pamphlets describing the day's program and sumo in general are available, and radios with live English commentary can be rented. Food is available inside, at somewhat inflated prices. There are now signs prohibiting you from bringing in outside food and drink, but enforcement is spotty.

    Advance-booking Western-style chairs on the second floor are ¥3,600, ¥4,900 and ¥8,400; Japanese-style box seats on the first floor are ¥9,200, ¥10,300 and ¥11,300. These can be purchased at ticket outlets and convenience stores, starting the month before the match. The Japan Sumo Association has an official English website handling online ticket sales. You can also buy sumo tickets by reserving through specialized third-party online ticket sellers, which charge higher markups; while there are generally no issues, the Sumo Association discourages purchases from these sites. In the past, unsold seats have been sold on the day of the tournament, but in the mid-2020s this has not been the case as all seats usually sell out soon after tickets go on sale

13. DoTheatre

    Samurai Restaurant Time

    伝統的な日本文化とハイエネルギーのパフォーマンスを組み合わせた東京の活気あるディナーショーです。食事は二の次ですが、熱心なパフォーマーと賑やかな雰囲気が必見の体験を生み出します。

    Closed · opens 10:50 am

14. DoCinemaShinjuku

    Shinjuku Piccadilly

    新宿ピカデリー

    The newest movie theater in Shinjuku. It features stadium seating and "platinum" seating. Platinum seating ranges from a semi-private room, including a private lounge (¥5000 per person) to a private room, including a relaxation room (¥30,000 for 2 people).

    ¥1800 · Wheelchair accessible

15. DoPublic bathsBunkyo

    Spa LaQua

    One of Tokyo's largest spa complexes, using water pumped from 1,700m below Tokyo. Outdoor pools, saunas, beauty salons, restaurants and more across 5 floors. No tattoos or children under 5. Children under 17 can only enter with an adult and must leave before 6pm.

    11AM-9AM daily·¥3,230/2,640 adult/child on weekdays, weekends +¥990, nights +¥2420 after 1am · Entry 2900 JPY

16. DoBunkyo

    Tokyo Dome City

    An attractions complex featuring a large indoor stadium, an amusement park, bowling alley, off-track betting center, and the LaQua shopping mall/spa (see Buy). Tokyo Dome is one of several Tokyo stadiums. It is home to the Yomiuri Giants baseball team and also hosts concerts, trade show events, and professional sports. Attached by a walkway is Korakuen Hall, a hub for Japanese martial arts and professional wrestling events held almost daily.

17. DoMinato

    Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau

    東京出入国在留管理局

    This center serves foreign residents and long-term visitors. Also houses immigration detention. If going in the morning, get there early because a line forms outside long before opening hours.

    Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 and 11:00-16:00

18. DoShinjuku

    Wald 9

    バルト９ baruto nain

    Part of the new generation of movie theaters in Tokyo. It features stadium seating, a small gift shop, and clean theaters.

    ¥1800

19. DoShinagawa

    Ōi Horse Race Course

    大井競馬場, Tokyo City Keiba

    The best racecourse affiliated to National Association of Racing, the umbrella organization for local horseracing operators. Tokyo Dai-Shoten race in December is rated as international Grade I. Many restaurants and food stands. Night races from March to December are decorated with beautiful illuminations.

    Adults ¥100

20. DoPark

    東日暮里3丁目公園

    昭和62年にリニューアルされて現在の形に整備されました。 かつて、童謡詩人・中村雨紅がこの地域の小学校へ教師として赴任し、童謡「夕焼け小焼け」を作詞したことから「夕焼け公園」とも呼ばれ、園内のシンボル広場には「夕やけの詩」の彫刻があります。

21. DoPark

    東日暮里六丁目児童遊園

    設置されているジャングルジムとすべり台は、カラフルでかわいく、高さも低いので小さいお子さん向けです。 その他、ブランコがあります。

22. DoAkihabara Not mapped

    GiGO

    Formerly run by Sega, four locations in Akihabara. As of July 31, 2025, the first store of gigo was closed.

23. DoShinjuku Not mapped

    Japan National Stadium

    国立競技場

    Completed in 2019 as the main stadium for the Summer Games Tokyo 2020.

24. DoToshima Not mapped

    Mandarake

    One of the Mandarake chain of used anime/manga goods stores, the Ikebukuro branch specializes in doujinshi, in particular doujinshi for girls.

25. DoShinagawa Not mapped

    Takanawa Catholic Church

    This modern church rebuilt on a historic site is handicapped-accessible and has Sunday Mass in English on the fourth Sunday of each month at 13:00.

26. DoMinato Not mapped

    Tokyo Cruise

    水上バス 東京湾クルーズ (waterborne bus Tokyo Bay cruise)

    Plies the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay between Hamamatsucho, Odaiba, Asakusa and other points.

    Fares vary depending on routing

27. DoChuo Not mapped

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    The Outer Market of the Tsukiji Fish Market contain a bewildering array of shops. One shop carries nothing but dried seaweed, another knives, another is just bowls of all shapes and sizes! After you've had your sushi breakfast, wander around these shops and pick up something interesting.

28. DoCinema

    109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku

    1

29. DoArts centre

    3331 Arts Chiyoda

    14

    Limited wheelchair access

30. DoTheatre

    AKIBA Culture's Theatre

31. DoTheatre

    ATELIER Fanfare

32. DoPark

    Agariyashiki Park

33. DoTheatre

    Akasaka ACT Theater

    Wheelchair accessible

34. DoArts centre

    Akasaka BLITZ

35. DoPark

    Akatsuki Park

36. DoTheatre

    Akihabara Dia Stage

37. DoPark

    Akihabara chuo reiwa Hiroba (Akihabara Central Reiwa Square)

38. DoArts centre

    Anime Tokyo Station

39. DoPark

    Aoba Park

40. DoPark

    Aoyama Park South

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