After-dark fun in the big city

Tokyo is full of entertainment establishments that are fun to visit both day and night, but enjoying a facility like an amusement park or aquarium after dark often opens up opportunities for completely new experiences.

Whether your perfect nighttime adventure involves exhilarating attractions enjoyed alongside views of the glittering city at night, marine creatures bathed in magical lighting, thrilling immersive experiences, or the ultimate in relaxation, Tokyo has something just for you.

Attractions for an adrenaline rush

The Tokyo Dome City Attractions and Yomiuriland amusement parks both stay open into the late evening. Riding a rollercoaster is pretty exciting whatever the hour, but speeding through the cool night air with the lights of the city all around you makes for a truly special experience. Alternatively, opt for a virtual-reality indoor version at Tokyo Tower’s RED°TOKYO TOWER, one of the largest digital amusement parks in Japan.

Magical after-dark aquariums

Some of Tokyo’s aquariums show a different side of themselves at night, when special light-ups and illumination shows add a touch of magic to the displays of marine life.

Recommended spots for a nighttime visit include the Sumida Aquarium, whose “Blue Night Aquarium” hours see the facility illuminated with dark blue lights, the Sunshine Aquarium, where the outdoor area high above the city glitters magically after dark, and Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa, which is noted for its fantastical illuminations.

Dreamlike immersive worlds

Before settling in for a good night’s sleep, get a preview of the dream world by way of the many immersive amusement experiences available in Tokyo. For instance, Immersive Fort Tokyo invites you to become part of a dramatic story—and have dinner while you’re at it—while Tokyo Mystery Circus offers experiential entertainment in the form of escape and puzzle-solving games. If you long for the stars, check out Space Travelium TeNQ, where VR experiences and exhibitions come together to give you a taste of space travel without the need to leave Earth.

Relaxation before bedtime

For a calming experience at the end of the day, go stargazing indoors at Konica Minolta Planetarium “TENKU,” whose lounge seats invite you to dream of distant worlds in ultimate comfort. Another soothing option is the expansive flower park HANA・BIYORI, where an illuminated landscape of flowers and plants awaits nighttime visitors.

Whatever your mood or preferences, you’re sure to find an extraordinary and memorable way to spend the night in Tokyo.