Tokyo Business Hours
When shops, banks, restaurants, and konbini are open
β‘ Quick Answer
Most Tokyo shops open 10 AM - 8 PM. Banks are 9 AM - 3 PM weekdays only. Restaurants typically 11:30 AM - 2 PM, 5:30 PM - 10 PM.Konbini (convenience stores) are 24/7 β your lifeline for everything from ATMs to onigiri at 3 AM.
π¦ Banks & Financial Services
| Service | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Major Banks (MUFG, SMBC, Mizuho) | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Weekdays only. Closed weekends & holidays |
| Japan Post Bank | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Some open Saturdays until noon |
| Bank ATMs (in-branch) | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM | May charge fees outside business hours |
| Konbini ATMs (7-Eleven, Lawson) | 24 hours | Best for foreign cards. 7-Eleven most reliable |
| Currency Exchange | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Airport exchanges open longer |
π‘ Pro Tip: Japanese bank hours are notoriously short. For ATM access, head to any 7-Eleven β their ATMs accept most international cards 24/7 with English menus.
πͺ Retail & Shopping
| Store Type | Typical Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Konbini (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) | 24 hours | 365 days. ATMs, food, tickets, everything |
| Department Stores (Isetan, Mitsukoshi) | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Depachika (basement food) opens at 10 AM |
| Electronics (Yodobashi, Bic Camera) | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Some Akihabara shops open earlier |
| Supermarkets | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Some 24-hour locations in urban areas |
| Don Quijote (Donki) | 24 hours (many) | Discount store paradise. Tax-free available |
| Drugstores (Matsumoto Kiyoshi) | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Some open until 10-11 PM |
| 100 Yen Shops (Daiso, Seria) | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Great for souvenirs and daily items |
π Restaurants & Dining
| Type | Lunch | Dinner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramen Shops | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM - Late | Some open 24h. May close when soup runs out |
| Sushi Restaurants | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | High-end omakase may require reservations |
| Izakaya (Pubs) | β | 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Some open for lunch. Late night options exist |
| Gyudon/Fast Food (Yoshinoya) | 24 hours (many locations) | Cheap, quick, reliable | |
| CafΓ©s (Starbucks, Doutor) | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Station cafΓ©s may open earlier | |
| Fine Dining | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Last order often 1 hour before close |
π± Between Meals? Many restaurants close between lunch and dinner (2-5 PM). Your options: konbini, department store food halls (depachika), or chain restaurants like Matsuya that stay open continuously.
ποΈ Attractions & Museums
| Attraction | Hours | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo National Museum | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Mondays |
| teamLab Planets/Borderless | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Varies. Book ahead |
| Senso-ji Temple | 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Grounds always open |
| Tokyo Skytree | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Open daily |
| Imperial Palace East Gardens | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Mon, Fri |
| Tsukiji Outer Market | 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Sundays, some Wed |
π Transportation
| Service | First Train | Last Train | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JR Yamanote Line | ~4:30 AM | ~1:00 AM | Loop line. Most useful for tourists |
| Tokyo Metro | ~5:00 AM | ~12:00 AM | Varies by line. Check app |
| Shinkansen (to/from Tokyo) | 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Book reserved seats in advance |
| Taxis | 24 hours | Night surcharge after 10 PM (20%) | |
β οΈ Last Train Warning: Tokyo's famous "last train" (η΅ι» shΕ«den) leaves around midnight-1 AM. Miss it and you're stuck until 5 AM β options are taxi (expensive), karaoke (fun), or manga cafΓ© (budget). Plan accordingly!
β Frequently Asked Questions
What's open 24 hours in Tokyo?
Konbini (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart), Don Quijote discount stores, some gyudon chains (Yoshinoya, Sukiya), manga cafΓ©s, karaoke, and select ramen shops.
Why do Japanese banks close at 3 PM?
Japanese banks use the afternoon for back-office operations and inter-bank settlements. This dates back decades and hasn't changed despite customer complaints. Use konbini ATMs instead.
Are shops open on Japanese holidays?
Most retail stays open β shops, restaurants, and attractions operate normally. Only banks, government offices, and some businesses close. See holiday guide β
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Last updated: December 2024.