10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Tokyo

Inokashira Park often comes to mind for locals who are planning on a date in Kichijoji. This green area is full of charming coffee shops. Why not get up a little early to enjoy a breakfast special at a coffee shop and then enjoy a walk in the park? Of course, many cafes and restaurants serve delicious lunches too. 

A popular choice is to take a boat on Inokashira Pond, especially in March or April when the 200 cherry trees around the pond are in full bloom. Even though you’re in the middle of the metropolis, you can enjoy a quiet day strolling through this vast park. It’s a 5-minute walk from JR Kichijoji Station or a 1-minute walk from Inokashira-Koen Station on the Keio Inokashira Line.

Spa LaQua is a popular place to relax as you can enjoy natural hot spring water rising from 1,700 metres underground. It's located in Korakuen, just a few steps away from Suidobashi Station on the JR and Subway Mita Lines, Korakuen Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Namboku Line, and Kasuga Station on the Subway Oedo Line.

Check out the Healing Baden zone where you and your partner can enter together wearing designated outfits. You can also enjoy a tropical resort-style relaxation space and low-temperature saunas. At the end of your treatment, you can relax at an open deck with a tropical drink in hand. The women’s locker room has a cosmetic bar where you can try the latest makeup products – you just need to buy a brush set to use them.

Tokyo City View on Roppongi Hills is one of Tokyo’s most popular date destinations, thanks to its observation deck and variety of entertainment, including dining, shopping, cinema and museums. With a ticket to Mori Art Museum, which has exhibitions of cutting-edge modern art, you can also access the observation deck. 

If you want to take some time to enjoy the view, where the atmosphere changes completely from day to night, visit the museum in the late afternoon. There are many exhibitions to enjoy while you wait for the sun to set. After taking in panoramic night views of Tokyo city centre from Tokyo City View, you can go out and enjoy Roppongi at night.

Yebisu Garden Place is regarded as one of Tokyo’s best Christmas illumination sites. It’s famous for its Baccarat chandelier in the central square – the area is filled with champagne gold light during the occasion. There’s even a champagne bar that opens here every winter, and you can enjoy your bubbly in a Baccarat glass. 

There are observation decks on the 38th and 39th floors of Yebisu Garden Place Tower, both offering spectacular night views of Tokyo. It’s a 5-minute walk from JR Ebisu Station.

The 333-metre-high Tokyo Tower with its impressive contrast of vivid red and white is one of Tokyo’s most famous sightseeing spots. While it's fun to visit Tokyo Tower during the day, those on a date should head there at night when the mood is more romantic. There’s a coffee shop on the main deck that offers a view of Tokyo from a height of 150 metres. 

At 250 metres high, the Top Deck can be visited only if you have a reservation, so make sure you buy tickets on the website in advance. What further enhances the mood is the projection mapping CITY LIGHT FANTASIA, which takes place at the main deck. The beautiful illuminations have different themes every season, making for an unforgettable experience.

Odaiba Seaside Park serves as a popular place for a walk with beautiful lawns and a blue sea backdrop during the day, enjoying the sunset at dusk, and as a great spot to see the illuminated Rainbow Bridge at night. It's best to visit Odaiba Seaside Park in the late evenings when there are fewer people. It’s also worth taking a water bus to enjoy a unique view of Tokyo. Odaiba Seaside Park is a 3-minute walk from Odaiba-kaihinkoen Station or Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line.

Fancy experiencing a breathtaking starry sky in the middle of the city? Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten, on the roof of Ikebukuro Sunshine City, has a variety of programs such as fantastic digital art and programs in collaboration with musicians. There's a healing planetarium where you can enjoy the beautiful skies with aromatic scents for good measure. 

In addition to general seats, there are 3 lawn seats and 5 cloud seats for up to 2 people each. These seats get taken very quickly, so it’s best to book ahead.

Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi has sophisticated restaurants and shops, as well as the Suntory Museum of Art and FUJIFILM SQUARE. Besides serving as a centre of design and art, it's very famous for its Christmas decorations. There are also events where you can enjoy the delicate transition of seasons, such as illuminated cherry blossoms in spring and digital tatami flooring by the river. 

The Midtown Garden is a green oasis within the vast complex. It's such a quiet space that it's quite hard to believe that you’re in Tokyo's city centre. Adjacent to Hinokicho Park, Tokyo Midtown is directly connected to a subway Roppongi Station, making it easy to access.