Tokyo listening bars: choose a music session that suits you
Compare house rules, seating and charges before building an evening around the records.
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Japan / Asia
Tokyo
The world's biggest city, best explored one doorway at a time.
- Currency
- Japanese yen (¥)
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Airports
- HND Haneda · NRT Narita
- Getting around
- JR lines, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway
THE LOCAL CALENDAR
WHAT’S ON IN TOKYO
No confirmed upcoming dates are listed right now. Explore our city guides for places to visit.
FIELD NOTES
TOKYO GUIDES
Tsukiji Outer Market: build a morning around a few shops
Use the official directory to choose browsing and food stops, with your own queue and spending limits.
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Tokyo solo travel: an easy first day in Asakusa
One neighbourhood, a temple approach and a riverside pause: a flexible first-day plan with room for lunch and finding your way home.
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PLACES & LOCAL FAVOURITES
EXPLORE TOKYO
See & do · Asakusa
Senso-ji
Use the temple area as the main Asakusa visit and keep shopping optional. Follow worship-site instructions and do not treat every interior as freely accessible.
Cost: Free
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See & do · Harajuku
Meiji Jingu
Choose a shrine visit using current entry and visitor instructions. A forested setting and a religious activity are separate reasons to spend time here.
Cost: Free
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Markets · Tsukiji
Tsukiji Outer Market
Use the official shop directory and calendar to choose a small market outing. Independent shops do not all share one guaranteed opening period.
Hours: Check the official calendar and individual shop hours
Bars & views · Shibuya
Shibuya Sky
Compare the viewing ticket for your actual slot and read weather-related access conditions. Do not assume a sunset view or outdoor access is guaranteed.
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Hours and prices may change. Confirm with the venue before a special trip.