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When shops, banks, restaurants, and konbini are open

Tokyo (08:47 AM): Banks are Closed

⚑ 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.

🏦 Banks & Financial Services

ServiceHoursNotes
Major Banks (MUFG, SMBC, Mizuho)9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWeekdays only. Closed weekends & holidays
Japan Post Bank9:00 AM - 4:00 PMSome open Saturdays until noon
Bank ATMs (in-branch)8:00 AM - 9:00 PMMay charge fees outside business hours
Konbini ATMs (7-Eleven, Lawson)24 hoursBest for foreign cards. 7-Eleven most reliable
Currency Exchange10:00 AM - 7:00 PMAirport exchanges open longer

πŸ’‘ 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.

πŸͺ Retail & Shopping

Store TypeTypical HoursNotes
Konbini (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart)24 hours365 days. ATMs, food, tickets, everything
Department Stores (Isetan, Mitsukoshi)10:00 AM - 8:00 PMDepachika (basement food) opens at 10 AM
Electronics (Yodobashi, Bic Camera)10:00 AM - 10:00 PMSome Akihabara shops open earlier
Supermarkets9:00 AM - 10:00 PMSome 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 PMSome open until 10-11 PM
100 Yen Shops (Daiso, Seria)10:00 AM - 9:00 PMGreat for souvenirs and daily items

🍜 Restaurants & Dining

TypeLunchDinnerNotes
Ramen Shops11:00 AM - 3:00 PM5:00 PM - LateSome open 24h. May close when soup runs out
Sushi Restaurants11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:30 PM - 10:00 PMHigh-end omakase may require reservations
Izakaya (Pubs)β€”5:00 PM - 12:00 AMSome 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 PMStation cafΓ©s may open earlier
Fine Dining12:00 PM - 2:00 PM6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLast order often 1 hour before close

🍱 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.

πŸ›οΈ Attractions & Museums

AttractionHoursClosed
Tokyo National Museum9:30 AM - 5:00 PMMondays
teamLab Planets/Borderless9:00 AM - 9:00 PMVaries. Book ahead
Senso-ji Temple6:00 AM - 5:00 PMGrounds always open
Tokyo Skytree10:00 AM - 9:00 PMOpen daily
Imperial Palace East Gardens9:00 AM - 4:30 PMMon, Fri
Tsukiji Outer Market5:00 AM - 2:00 PMSundays, some Wed

πŸšƒ Transportation

ServiceFirst TrainLast TrainNotes
JR Yamanote Line~4:30 AM~1:00 AMLoop line. Most useful for tourists
Tokyo Metro~5:00 AM~12:00 AMVaries by line. Check app
Shinkansen (to/from Tokyo)6:00 AM9:00 PMBook reserved seats in advance
Taxis24 hoursNight surcharge after 10 PM (20%)

⚠️ 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!

❓ 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.