Things to do in Tokyo this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Tokyo this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Tokyo
Shibuya Scramble
CultureShibuya
The crossing — go to Shibuya Sky for the rooftop view at dusk.
TeamLab Planets
CultureToyosu
Immersive digital-art installation — book weeks ahead.
Yanaka
OutdoorsTaito
Old-Tokyo neighbourhood that survived the bombings — cats, temples, sento baths.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Food & DrinkChuo
Tamagoyaki, uni rice bowls and tuna jerky at 8am.
Golden Gai
NightlifeShinjuku
Six alleys of 6-seat bars — pick one with English-friendly signage and dive in.
Shinjuku Gyoen
OutdoorsShinjuku
144 acres of formal gardens — peak in cherry blossom and autumn.
Where to eat
Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi
$$$$Sushi · Roppongi
The Roppongi outpost (the main shop stopped taking foreigners) — book through hotel concierge.
Den
$$$$Modern kaiseki · Jingumae
Zaiyu Hasegawa's playful tasting — Dentucky fried chicken in a real bucket.
Ichiran Shibuya
$Ramen · Shibuya
Solo-booth ramen — order via vending machine, customise everything.
Narisawa
$$$$Innovative tasting · Minato
Forest-on-a-plate tasting — bread that bakes at the table.
Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama
$$Tonkatsu · Aoyama
Former public bathhouse turned tonkatsu temple — get the kurobuta loin.
Live & on stage
Fuji Rock Festival
Naeba Ski Resort · Jul 24–26 · Festival
Summer Sonic Tokyo
ZOZO Marine Stadium · Aug 15–16 · Festival
Blue Note Tokyo
Aoyama · Year-round · Jazz
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Shibuya Scramble, TeamLab Planets, Yanaka. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.