Tokyo

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

GiGO

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

Japan National Stadium

国立競技場

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

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.

Mandarake

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

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

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.

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

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.

Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

野球殿堂博物館

1-3-61, Kōraku

Mar-Sep: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Oct-Feb: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Dec 29-Jan 1·Adults ¥500, seniors ¥300, children ¥200; discounts for groups of 20 or more

Tokyo Dome

Animate

Lots of new anime/manga-related merchandise.

Club on the Park Spa

Park Hyatt Tokyo Hotel, 3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku

K-Books

Good selection of anime, manga, and posters.

Taito Station

Another arcade, "Hey" on Chuo Dori is also run by Taito.