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88 things to do in Tokyo
Our updated guide to the best things to do and see in Tokyo, from museums and art galleries to restaurants and bars
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Your comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Tokyo
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Here's the first official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Get an idea of when to expect this year’s blooms across Japan with this long-term forecast
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Between stars and side streets: meet five fortune tellers in Tokyo
An inside look at where to go for guidance, clarity, or just a little fun in Tokyo’s modern fortune-telling scene
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There's a frozen icicle forest just outside of Tokyo – and it's lit up at night
The annual Ashigakubo Icicles event is back from January 8, featuring a winter forest of artificial ice formations
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The amazing illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park are here until February 2026
Don't miss 'Flower Garden of Lights: Flower Fantasy 2025-26' in Tochigi prefecture, just 90 minutes from Tokyo Station
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Tokyo Skytree and Madoka Magica team up for upcoming film ‘Walpurgisnacht Rising’
The pop-up event features exclusive merch, themed menu items, photo ops and more
Music
Japan launches a globally focused training programme for songwriters and track makers
Tokyo Sound Continuum seeks to nurture emerging Japanese talent with guidance from world-class producers, with the aim to take local sounds worldwide
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This 'My Melody & Kuromi' pop-up exhibition in Shibuya is dangerously kawaii
'Miniature Wonderland' celebrates the duo's stop-motion Netflix series released earlier this year
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The Edo-Tokyo Museum will finally reopen in March 2026
The history museum's long-awaited reopening arrives this spring, complete with a free 100-day commemorative event
Shopping
Duolingo just opened a pop-up store in Shibuya
DuoMart is only here from now until December 30
Comedy
Stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi is coming to Tokyo in January 2026
The American comic is here for only two days as part of his 'Drama King' world tour
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See stunning ice sculptures at this annual ice festival in Hokkaido
Get ready for a cool time – the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is returning in January 2026
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See frozen waterfalls with colourful illuminations in Aomori this winter
The annual Oirase Ice Falls Tour in Aomori prefecture will be running again from December 2025 to March 2026
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This magical igloo village in Nagano is actually a pop-up restaurant
Feast on a nabe hot pot inside your very own igloo at the pop-up Restaurant Kamakura Village in Iiyama
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Winter music festival Snow Machine to return to Hakuba in March 2026
After the lifts stop spinning, enjoy some après-ski spins by Bag Raiders, Steve Aoki and more in Hakuba – tickets are on sale now
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5 fruit and vegetable picking farms near Tokyo for a nature-filled day out
Spend a day amid nature picking fresh fruit and veg at these green escapes in and around Tokyo
Tokyo by neighbourhood
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18 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Jimbocho
Our top picks of the best things to do, see and eat in the world's coolest neighbourhood right now
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17 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nishihara and Hatagaya
These two neighbouring ’hoods are packed with cute cafés, cosy eateries and plenty of charm
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40 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakameguro
All along the sakura-lined Meguro River, the shops, restaurants and cafés here reward exploration at any time of year
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40 things to do in Shimokitazawa: restaurants, cafés, coffee, shops and more
This west Tokyo neighbourhood is a hub for vintage fashion, vinyl records and independent cafés and restaurants
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20 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakano
Just one train stop from Shinjuku, this chilled neighbourhood is famous for anime stores, cosy cafés and casual restaurants
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50 things to do in Harajuku
Where to shop, eat and drink in Tokyo’s capital of kawaii, from the best fashion boutiques to the trendiest cafés
More Tokyo attractions
Museums
Best free museums in Tokyo
Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, history and even kids
Museums
Best museums in Tokyo for kids and families
With arts, science, dinosaurs, robots and the opportunity to drive a shinkansen, these Tokyo museums are perfect for the young and old alike
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Best places to see incredible views of the Tokyo skyline
Want to see Tokyo from the top? Visit these observation decks for the best views in the capital
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9 best glamping getaways near Tokyo
These luxury campgrounds in neighbouring Chiba and Saitama prove you don’t have to travel far to get back to nature
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Best indoor theme parks and amusement parks in Tokyo
Have fun while staying warm at these indoor attractions: meet Hello Kitty, play Lego all day, explore virtual reality, and more