Things to do in Tokyo | Time Out Tokyo

5 best fireworks festivals in and near Tokyo this summer

Here are some of the city's most spectacular fireworks events happening from July to August 2022

33 of the best free things to do in Tokyo

Live your best life without spending a yen at Tokyo's best museums, attractions, tours, observation decks and more

11 weird but wonderful museums in Tokyo

From parasites and love dolls to tattoos, these are some of Tokyo's quirkiest and most bizarre museums. Warning: not for the faint-hearted!

8 best beaches near Tokyo

Enjoy calm tides, balmy sea breeze and good vibes at these gorgeous sandy beaches near 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

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Visit Tokyo's Small Worlds miniature theme park for free this summer

Wear a traditional yukata or jinbei and get free entry on weekends and holidays

A giant 3D Akita inu is appearing on billboards around Shibuya Crossing

Catch the adorable pup on several digital screens from Friday July 29

Tokyo ranked as one of the best cities in the world in 2022

Tokyo scored highly for its restaurant scene and convenient transport system, as revealed by the annual Time Out Index survey

7 best places to see glorious sunflowers near Tokyo

Brighten up your summer with a stroll through these stunning yellow sunflower fields in and around Greater Tokyo

Tokyo Metro to reduce train frequencies on four major lines

The number of trains per hour on Ginza, Marunouchi, Tozai and Chiyoda lines will be reduced starting August 27

Travel update: when can I travel to Japan?

Is Japan open to tourists? We’ve got all the information you need on guided group tours and current travel restrictions

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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...