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Romantic things to do in Tokyo
Ideas for a couples' trip, from small moments to a special day out.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kakidai, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Tokyo's romance is in its contrasts: a quiet garden teahouse in the morning, city lights from a rooftop at dusk and a tiny counter restaurant at night. Cherry-blossom and autumn-leaf seasons add an extra layer. Couples tend to stay in Ebisu and Naka-Meguro.
Key facts
- Romantic ideas
- 6
- Couple-friendly sights
- 4
- Area for couples
- Ebisu and Naka-Meguro
- Best months
- March–May and October–November
Romantic ideas
1.Sunset at Shibuya Sky
Watch the sun set and the city light up from the open rooftop above Shibuya Crossing.
2.Cherry blossom on the Meguro River
In late March or early April, walk the lantern-lit, blossom-covered canal in Naka-Meguro after dark.
3.Tea in Hama-rikyu
Sip matcha in the teahouse on an island in Hama-rikyu garden's tidal pond, with skyscrapers all around.
4.Sumida River cruise
Take a water bus from Asakusa to Hama-rikyu or Odaiba, passing under a series of bridges.
5.Tokyo Tower at night
See the orange tower lit up from the grounds of Zojo-ji temple or the Shiba Park lawns.
6.A ryokan night in Hakone
Escape to a hot-spring inn with private baths and a kaiseki dinner, about 90 minutes away by train.
Sights couples love
Landmark · Shiba
Tokyo Tower
Photograph it from the grounds of Zojo-ji temple, or from the Shiba Park lawns at dusk.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Viewpoint · Shibuya
Shibuya Sky
Book the sunset slot weeks ahead; clear winter days give the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Garden · Shinjuku
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Visit from late March to mid-April for cherry blossom, or from mid-November to early December for autumn leaves.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Museum · Aoyama
Nezu Museum
Visit in late April or May for the iris screen and blooms, or in November for autumn colour in the garden.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
Where couples should stay
$$$ · Best for food lovers, couples and quiet stays
Ebisu and Naka-Meguro
One stop from Shibuya, Ebisu is known for its restaurants, standing bars and the Ebisu Yokocho food alley, with Yebisu Garden Place nearby. Naka-Meguro, a short walk west, follows the Meguro River, whose banks are lined with cherry trees, boutiques and cafés. Both are calmer than Shibuya but well connected.
- Good
- Excellent restaurants and bars; Calmer, local feel; One stop from Shibuya
- Watch out
- Fewer hotels; Few major sights
- Nearby
- Ebisu Yokocho, Meguro River, Daikanyama, Shibuya
Romantic day trips
- Hakone (About 1 hour 30 minutes by train) — A mountain resort of hot springs, ryokan inns and lake views of Mount Fuji.
- Lake Kawaguchiko and Mount Fuji (About 2 hours by bus or train) — The main town of the Fuji Five Lakes has classic views of Mount Fuji across the water and, nearby, the Chureito Pagoda with Fuji rising behind it.
For dinner
Share local specialities such as Sushi, Ramen and Tsukemen. Carry some cash: cards are increasingly accepted, but small shops and stalls may still take cash only.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Tokyo romantic?
Tokyo's romance is in its contrasts: a quiet garden teahouse in the morning, city lights from a rooftop at dusk and a tiny counter restaurant at night. Cherry-blossom and autumn-leaf seasons add an extra layer.
+What is the most romantic thing to do in Tokyo?
Sunset at Shibuya Sky: Watch the sun set and the city light up from the open rooftop above Shibuya Crossing.
+Where should couples stay in Tokyo?
Ebisu and Naka-Meguro: Stylish residential streets, izakaya alleys and a cherry-blossom canal.