10 Tokyo Dating Spots: Find Ideas by Experience and Theme

Dating Venues in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

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There are various dating venues in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including aquariums and museums, where visitors can spend their time leisurely, or places to enjoy more actively, such as amusement parks and shopping malls.

This article is about ten recommended dating venues in the area.

There are facilities that can be visited regardless of the weather, or places for energetic couples, so look for a spot that fits your mood.

All-Weather Facilities

1. Sumida Aquarium

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Sumida Aquarium, an indoor facility, is located at the foot of Tokyo Skytree. It boasts one of the largest Magellanic penguin tanks in Japan, along with Edo-rium, a display based on the Edo Period, and Big Schale, where visitors can look down on jellyfish.

Couples can leisurely tour the facility, bathed in subdued lighting, a perfect setting for a date. They will be able to spend time of their own, separated from the bustling urban atmosphere.

The aquarium is located on the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Skytree Town® and Tokyo Solamachi®, so it is also fit for shopping and sightseeing.

Sumida Aquarium
Address	Tokyo, Sumida, Oshiage 1-1-2 Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi 5th and 6th Floors
Business Hours	Weekdays 10:00 - 20:00 Weekends and National Holidays 9:00 - 21:00
Official Site	Sumida Aquarium
Official Social Media	Sumida Aquarium Instagram

2. Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten

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The planetarium, located on the rooftop of Ikebukuro Sunshine City, precisely re-creates the stars in the sky.

The fluffy Cloud Seat, or the Lawn Seat, in which the visitors can lie down, are perfect for couples. They can enjoy a romantic date, watching the starry skies.

With three to five programs, screening time of 40 to 50 minutes each, there will be enough time for dining and shopping at Sunshine City.

Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten
Address	Tokyo, Toshima, Higashi-Ikebukuro 3-1-3, Sunshine City, World Import Mart Building Rooftop
Business Hours	Weekdays 10:00 - 21:00 Weekends and National Holidays 10:00 - 22:00
Official Site	Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten
Official Social Media	Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten Instagram

3. teamLab Planets Tokyo

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teamLab Planets Tokyo is an art museum employing digital technology. It consists from the Water Area, with four large-scale exhibitions, and the Garden Area, with two exhibitions. Visitors can experience being engulfed in artwork.

This facility is recommended for those who want to feel something different. It will be a fantastic experience with someone special.

Visitors will have to take their shoes off at the entrance, so be sure to go in a footwear that is easy to remove.

The facility is located close to Ginza. There are also shopping and amusement facilities in the Toyosu Area, so the site is ideal for a date.

teamLab Planets Tokyo
Address	Tokyo, Koto, Toyosu 6-1-16
Business Hours	9:00 - 22:00
Official Site	teamLab Planets Tokyo
Official Social Media	teamLab Planets Tokyo Instagram

Appreciating Art and Science

4. Tokyo National Museum

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Tokyo National Museum, the oldest museum in Japan, boasts a collection of 120,000 items, mainly artworks and archaeological relics from Japan and the Orient.

There are six exhibition halls on the spacious grounds, and with both special and permanent exhibitions, couples can spend a whole day at this museum.

Visitors can dine or take a break at the restaurant, cafe, or the museum shop in the facility. So why not appreciate the collection, which includes national treasures, with someone special?

Tokyo National Museum
Address	Tokyo, Taito, Ueno Koen 13-9
Business Hours	9:30 - 17:00 (On Fridays and Saturdays, the museum closes at 20:00.)
Official Site	Tokyo National Museum
Official Social Media	Tokyo National Museum Instagram

5. The National Art Center, Tokyo

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The National Art Center, Tokyo, located at Minato City, boasts twelve exhibition rooms, which totals to 14,000 square meters.

Along with the exhibition, the curved wall of the facility is another highlight. The architecture is worth viewing, so it might also be fun to take a walk in the Roppongi area.

There is a restaurant, three cafes, and a musum shop inside. The restaurant serves French cuisine, and is still open after the museum closes. It is an excellent choice to enjoy a night in Roppongi.

The National Art Center, Tokyo
Address	Tokyo, Minato, Roppongi 7-22-2
Business Hours	10:00 - 18:00
Official Site	The National Art Center, Tokyo
Official Social Media	The National Art Center, Tokyo Instagram

6. Miraikan

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At Miraikan, an interactive museum, there are exhibitions that even adults will be thrilled, such as the Dome Theater, which shows 3-D videos about science and space.

There is a 90 minute tour, and also a half-day tour, both easy to participate while dating. Miraikan is located at Odaiba, so it is a good opportunity to visit other facilities in the area as well.

The glass-walled restaurant at the top floor offers a great view of Odaiba. It is a perfect setting for a romantic date.

Miraikan
Address	Tokyo, Koto, Aomi 2-3-6
Business Hours	10:00 - 17:00
Official Site	Miraikan
Official Social Media	Miraikan Instagram

Attractions and Dining

7. Tokyo Dome City Attractions

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This is an urban amusement park, with about twenty attractions, including a roller coaster and a slow-moving merry-go-round.

Only a 10 minute train ride from Tokyo Station, the park can be accessed easily, and there is no admission fee. LaQua, a unique commercial facility, is located nearby, so visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and a spa, as well.

The park will close at 21:00 on certain days, so it might be fun to ride the Ferris wheel, and enjoy the view at the end of a date.

Tokyo Dome City Attractions
Address	Tokyo, Bunkyo, Koraku 1-3-61
Business Hours	11:00 - 20:00 (The hours vary by day. Please check the calendar at this page.)
Official Site	Tokyo Dome City Attractions
Official Social Media	Tokyo Dome City Attractions Instagram

8. Asakusa Hanayashiki

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Asakusa Hanayashiki is the oldest amusement park in Japan. Visitors can enjoy vintage attractions such as the oldest roller coaster in Japan, and the Panda Car®.

This is a moderate-sized park, so it can be visited while sightseeing in Asakusa. The admission is 1,000 yen. A walk in the antique park will help to get the conversation going.

Its illumination is another appeal. Couples should not miss the Sky Plaza, located on the rooftop, where they can sit on the bench and enjoy the view of the park.

Asakusa Hanayashiki
Address	Tokyo, Taito, Asakusa 2-28-1
Business Hours	10:00 - 18:00
Official Social Media	Asakusa Hanayashiki
Official Social Media	Asakusa Hanayashiki Instagram

9. Tokyo Joypolis

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Tokyo Joypolis, located at Odaiba, is one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Japan. Visitors can enjoy about twenty attractions employing the latest digital technology such as virtual reality and projection mapping.

There is a cafe with a view of the Tokyo Bay, a fortune telling attraction about the future of the relationship, and another attraction that requires cooperation between the pair, so this facility is perfect for a date.

Visitors can enjoy sightseeing after having fun at the park. A walk by the beach at Odaiba Seaside Park will create a romantic atmosphere.

Tokyo Joypolis
Address	Tokyo, Minato, Daiba 1-6-1, DECKS Tokyo Beach 3rd to 5th Floors
Business Hours	11:00 - 19:00 (The hours vary by day. Please check the calendar at this page.)
Official Site	Tokyo Joypolis
Official Social Media	Tokyo Joypolis Instagram

10. Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

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Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a new facility which opened outside Toyosu Market on February, 2024. It consists of a dining facility and an area for shopping and onesen (hot spring).

Toyosu Edo-mae Market, the former facility, offers dishes made with foodstuff straight from Toyosu Market. At Menuki Odori, visitors can go on a food tour while enjoying the Edo Period townscape.

Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club, the latter facility, offers recreation and lodging. This is a perfect spot to spend a day, just taking it easy. The Toyosu townscape can be viewed from the free footbath on the eighth floor. This is a spot for couples to spend their time leisurely.

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
Address	Tokyo, Koto, Toyosu 6-5-1
Business Hours	Sales 10:00 - 18:00 Restaurants 10:00 - 22:00
Official Site	Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
Official SNS	Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai Instagram

The Appeals of the Metropolitan Area

There are numerous spots in the area to unwind, appreciate art, dine, or enjoy a romantic view, all fit for dating. They are located close to each other, which makes planning easier.

If there is a spot in this article that piqued your interest, make a visit with someone special.

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