Tokyo Things to Do

Hakusan-yu is a neighborhood bath where you can get a relaxing bath plus a peek at Japanese family life that few foreigners have seen or experienced. Hakusan-yu is a large old bathhouse with men's and women's indoor baths, a he... more

The space allotted for the museum is small as it is housed inside the Tokyu Group cultural complex, the chief attraction of which is a concert hall often featuring classical music. The temporary, mainly Western-art exhibits are... more

Do not be fooled by the old-fashioned exterior of this four-story bathhouse in Ikejiro-Ohashi. This is a brand-new bathing complex. The smell of sulfur in the air attests to the natural hot springs, located in the bowels of the... more

Some of the world's best European art has migrated to Japan in the past few decades. Extensive news coverage accompanied this museum's acquisition of Van Gogh's "Sunflowers"--purchased for an astronomical sum of money. "Sunflow... more

Here you can learn the history behind the building decorations and wood sculptures that are found on Tokyo's temples and shrines. As city buildings were often the victims of fires, skilled carpenters were always in demand. More... more

With a capacity of 2,062, the Koseinenkin Kaikan is a large, comfortable venue that features mainly rock, pop and jazz, especially local talent. In addition, it sometimes stages special events. There is a restaurant that seats... more

There can be no better place in Tokyo for children of all ages and adults, too, than PUK Puppet Theater. With seating for 106, this exquisite little theater stages puppet dramas daily at 10:30am and 2pm and the show changes eve... more

Located in the same building as Shinjuku Village, Shinjuku Scala-za is a relatively large theater that seats 620. It usually shows American movies, including the latest Hollywood offerings. The usual cinema snacks, with the add... more

On the 7th floor of the Riccar Building more than 6,000 wood block prints from Shinji Hiraki's collection are held in this little museum in the heart of Ginza. This major depository includes the masters, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and... more

An important samurai accouterment is the sword. Here in residential Yoyogi is an often-overlooked collection of swords and sword-parts representative of the feudal era. Daimyo paraphernalia accompany the items on exhibit. Do no... more