10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Tokyo
What to Do on a Romantic Trip to Tokyo?
Tokyo is full of luxurious and romantic places to visit, making it a top destination for couples. Popular spots to take in Tokyo‘s spectacular night views include Yebisu Garden Place, Roppongi Hills Observation Deck Tokyo City View, and Tokyo Midtown.
Elsewhere, Inokashira Park is perfect if you want to take a leisurely stroll during the daytime. And for some truly special memories, you could visit Aqua Park Shinagawa or Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten. Join us on a romantic journey to Tokyo’s best places for couples to visit.
1. Inokashira Park
A lovely backdrop for a romantic date night
Good for: Budget, Couples, Photo
Inokashira Park in Kichijoji is a verdant green area full of charming coffee shops and ideal for a cozy date night. Or get up early for a breakfast special at a cafe and then enjoy a walk in the park together. Many cafes and restaurants serve delicious lunches too.
A popular choice is to take a boat on Inokashira Pond, especially in March or April when the 200 cherry trees around the pond are in full bloom. Even though you’re in the middle of the metropolis, you can enjoy a quiet day strolling through this vast park. To reach the park, walk about 5 minutes from JR Kichijoji Station or 1 minute from Inokashira-Koen Station on the Keio Inokashira Line.
Location: 1 Chome-18-31 Gotenyama, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0005, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)422-47-6900
Inokashira Park
2. Spa LaQua
An upscale spa with treatments for couples
Good for: Couples, Luxury
Spa LaQua is a popular place to relax as you can enjoy natural hot spring water rising from 1,700 meters underground. It’s located in Korakuen, just a few steps from Suidobashi Station on the JR and Subway Mita Lines, Korakuen Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Namboku Line, and Kasuga Station on the Subway Oedo Line.
Check out the Healing Bade zone where you and your partner can enter together. You can also enjoy a tropical resort-style relaxation space and low-temperature saunas. At the end of your treatment, you can relax at an open deck with a tropical drink in hand.
Location: 1 Chome-1-1 Kasuga, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0003, Japan
Open: Daily from noon to 9 am and from 11 am to midnight
Phone: +81 (0)3-3817-4173
Spa LaQua
3. Tokyo City View on Roppongi Hills
Magnificent views of Tokyo
Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Photo
Tokyo City View on Roppongi Hills is one of Tokyo’s most popular date destinations, thanks to its observation deck and variety of entertainment, including dining, shopping, movie theater and museums. With a ticket to Mori Art Museum, which has exhibitions of cutting-edge modern art, you can also access the observation deck.
If you want to take some time to enjoy the view, where the atmosphere changes completely from day to night, visit the museum in the late afternoon. There are many exhibitions to enjoy while you wait for the sun to set. After taking in panoramic night views of Tokyo city center from Tokyo City View, you can go out and enjoy Roppongi at night.
Location: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +81-(0)3-6406-6652
Tokyo City View on Roppongi Hills
4. Cycling in Showa Kinen Park
Relaxed bike rides through a beautiful park near Tokyo
Good for: Adventure, Couples, Photo
Showa Kinen Park is a large and photogenic park in Tokyo’s western suburbs 40 minutes from central Tokyo by train. The 160-hectare area is lush and has several lawns for picnicking, picturesque Japanese-style gardens, woodlands with walking trails, and an 11-km long bicycle route.
Couples can rent bicycles near the Nishi Tachikawa entrance and explore the vast park in style. Showa Kinen is particularly romantic in spring with the cherry blossoms and autumn when ginkgo leaves turn golden and cosmos flowers bloom.
Location: 3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 190-0014, Japan
Open: Daily from 9.30 am to 5 pm
Phone: +8 142-528-1751
Cycling in Showa Kinen Park
5. Sumida River dinner cruise
Breathtaking night views and upscale dining
Good for: Couples, Food, Photo
Going on a dinner cruise on a traditional Yakatabune houseboat along the Sumida River is one of the most romantic things couples can do when visiting Tokyo. The cruise can last for up to 3 hours, during which you’ll enjoy a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner, plus all-you-can-drink specials.
Although the food is delicious, the magnificent night views of Tokyo alone make a river cruise worthwhile. Cruises usually take passengers past Tokyo Skytree, Rainbow Bridge, and the artificial island of Odaiba. In summer, the sky lights up during the firework festivals. Or visit in spring and can see the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Sumida River dinner cruise
6. Yebisu Garden Place
A photogenic backdrop for romantic photos
Good for: Couples, Photo
Yebisu Garden Place is regarded as one of Tokyo’s best sites to admire the city’s Christmas lights and decorations. It’s famous for its Baccarat chandelier in the central square. The area is filled with champagne gold light during the occasion. There’s even a champagne bar that opens here every winter, and you can enjoy your bubbly in a Baccarat glass.
There are observation decks on the 38th and 39th floors of Yebisu Garden Place Tower, both offering spectacular night views of Tokyo. To reach Yebisu Garden, walk 5 minutes from JR Ebisu Station.
Location: 4 Chome-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-6004, Japan
Open: Daily from 7 am to 10.30 pm (hours may vary)
Phone: +81 (0)3-5423-7111
Yebisu Garden Place
7. Tokyo Tower
An iconic Tokyo landmark
Good for: Couples, Photo
The 333-meter-high Tokyo Tower with its impressive contrast of vivid red and white is one of Tokyo’s most famous sightseeing spots. While it’s fun to visit Tokyo Tower during the day, those on a date should head there at night when the mood is more romantic. There’s a coffee shop on the main deck that offers a view of Tokyo from a height of 150 meters.
At 250 meters, the Top Deck can be visited only if you have a reservation, so make sure you buy tickets on the website in advance. Visit during different seasons to witness the beautiful illuminations change as the view and nature around it changes.
Location: 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
Open: Daily from 9 am to 11 pm
Phone: +81 (0)3-3433-5111
Tokyo Tower
8. Odaiba Seaside Park
A fantastic spot for nighttime photos
Good for: Budget, Couples, Photo
Odaiba Seaside Park serves as a popular place for a walk with beautiful lawns and a blue sea as a backdrop during the day. At, dusk you can enjoy the stunning sunset, and at night, you can photograph the illuminated Rainbow Bridge or take a romantic couple’s selfie with the bridge in the background.
It’s best to visit Odaiba Seaside Park in the late evenings when there are fewer people. Take the water bus to enjoy a unique view of Tokyo or walk 3 minutes from Odaiba-kaihinkoen Station or Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line.
Location: 1 Chome-4 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 135-0091, Japan
Odaiba Seaside Park
9. Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten
One-on-one time under the stars
Good for: Adventure, Couples
If you’d like to experience a breathtaking starry sky in the middle of the city, check out the Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten. It’s located on the roof of Ikebukuro Sunshine City and it has a variety of programs such as fantastic digital art and programs in collaboration with musicians. There’s a healing planetarium where you can enjoy beautiful skies spiced with aromatic scents to escape the city life.
In addition to general seats, there are 3 lawn seats and 5 cloud seats for up to 2 people each. These seats get taken very quickly, so do book well in advance.
Location: Rooftop of World Import Mart Building, Sunshine City, 3-1-3 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan
Open: Daily from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +81 (0)3-3989-3546
Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten
10. Tokyo Midtown
A versatile hub for a great night out
Good for: Couples, Photo, Luxury
Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi has sophisticated restaurants and shops, as well as the Suntory Museum of Art and FUJIFILM SQUARE. Besides serving as a center of design and art, it’s very famous for its Christmas decorations. There are also events where you can enjoy the delicate transition of seasons, such as illuminated cherry blossoms in spring and digital tatami flooring by the river.
The Midtown Garden is a green oasis within the vast complex. It’s such a quiet space that it’s quite hard to believe that you’re in Tokyo’s city center. Adjacent to Hinokicho Park, Tokyo Midtown is directly connected to a subway Roppongi Station, making it easy to access.
Location: 9 Chome-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Open: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm (hours may vary)
Phone: +81 (0)3-3475-3100
Tokyo Midtown
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