Time difference Japan
There is a 7 hour time difference with France in summer, and 8 hours in winter, after the switch to winter time.
Opening hours Japan
To see / To do Japan
Times vary greatly, but most museums and parks will be open between 10am and 5pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, there are often long lines, especially for temporary exhibitions. Each institution has a variable closing day. Temples and shrines open early (around 8am) and also close at 4pm or 5pm, unless there is a festival.
Enjoying yourself Japan
The hours are random. If some restaurants serve continuously from 11am to midnight, the smaller ones have reduced hours: 11am-2pm for lunch, 6pm-10pm for dinner. Others remain open but no longer serve lunch after 2pm and offer a different menu.
Take a break Japan
The hours are extremely variable. Many bars also serve coffee during the day from 11am. Bars that only open in the evening usually do so around 5pm. Most cafés close between 8 and 10 pm, and bars close at 2 am at the earliest.
(To) please yourself Japan
Shopping centres are open every day of the year, usually from 10am to 9pm. The shops have a variable closing day.
Get out Japan
Not all bars have happy hours but when they do, it's usually between 4pm and 7pm.
