After sightseeing the entire day, you can experience still more of Tokyo by taking part in its vibrant and dynamic nightlife. Around the city there are various restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments that are open until the wee hours of the morning to accommodate those who want to make the most of their trip to Japan. If you are looking for activities that you can do in Tokyo at night, try the following:

Have dinner at an izakaya or Michelin starred restaurant

Foodies will not run out of dining options while in Tokyo, as the city is populated with all sorts of restaurants, eateries and diners — from small, affordable, traditional izakaya and quirky pubs to Michelin star restaurants and uniquely themed cafes. Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza and Akihabara all have an abundance of these types of dining spots.

Go bar hopping, pub crawling, karaoke, etc.

Even after the sun sets, the districts of Roppongi, Ginza, Shibuya and Shinjuku remain busy, as people looking to chill and relax flock to karaoke spots, nightclubs, bars, hostess and host clubs, and massage parlours.

Take a stroll

Exploring Tokyo at night gives you the chance to see the other side of the metropolis — one that is surrounded by bright lights and illuminations from billboards, skyscrapers and other business establishments, with velvety dark skies as the backdrop.

The Rainbow Bridge in Odaiba is a popular destination to enjoy a calm and refreshing walk, with the feel and the smell of the sea breeze in the air. The city’s temple and shrine grounds also are open 24 hours a day and offer a quiet place to stroll.

Visit theme parks

There are a number of theme parks in Tokyo which are open until late at night, such as Disneyland and DisneySea, which operate until 10 pm most times of the year. They sometimes offer discounted rates for their night tickets. Tokyo Dome City is open until 9 pm and has a night pass available for sale after 5 pm; and Odaiba’s Joypolis is open until 11 pm every day.

Have a relaxing bath at an onsen

For those looking to spend the evening relaxing, visit an onsen, take a dip in their baths and avail yourself of their wide array of services, even late at night.

The Oedo Onsen Monogatari is open from 11 am to 9 am the next day, and you can unwind in any of its indoor or outdoor baths, which are filled with hot, therapeutic hot spring waters. Another option is LaQua at Tokyo Dome City, which has saunas, massage parlours, onsen pools and other relaxation services. It is also open every day from 11 am to 9 am the following morning.

View winter illumination displays

If visiting Tokyo in the winter, do not miss out on the various illuminations spots around the city. Many of the displays are installed during November and they light up the surroundings through until March.

Some of the most popular illumination sites are Shiodome, Roppongi Hills, Shinjuku, Ginza, Tokyo Dome City, Odaiba, Omotesando and Tokyo Midtown.

Attend a concert, play, festival, etc.

Tokyo is home to several concert venues, theatres and performance halls, and numerous local and international musicians, celebrities and performers grace these stages throughout the year. If you are interested, you should check out online local gig and concert guides to discover which artists or shows are available.

Chill at sports entertainment facilities

There are many establishments around Tokyo that offer opportunities to play different kinds of sports and games, including darts, table tennis, arcade games, bowling and billiards, and they are usually open until late in the evening, or even for 24 hours a day.