Time difference Tokyo
There is a 7-hour time difference with France in summer, and 8 hours in winter, after the switch to daylight saving time.
Opening hours Tokyo
To see / To do Tokyo
Opening times vary widely, but most museums and parks will be open between 10am and 5pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, there are often long queues, especially for temporary exhibitions. Each institution has a different closing day. Temples and shrines open early (around 8 a.m.) and also close at 4 or 5 p.m., except during festivals.
Enjoying yourself Tokyo
Opening times are unpredictable. While some restaurants serve non-stop from 11am to midnight, smaller outlets have reduced hours: 11am-2pm for lunch, 6pm-10pm for dinner. Still others remain open, but stop serving lunch after 2pm and offer a different menu.
If in doubt, we recommend checking the latest information on the establishments' websites or Instagram pages, or giving them a call.
Take a break Tokyo
Café and bar opening times vary enormously. 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 8pm and 10pm, and bars close at 2am at the earliest.
(To) please yourself Tokyo
Shopping centers are open every day of the year, generally from 10am to 9pm. Stores have a variable closing day. If you're traveling over the New Year period, be sure to check online that the stores you want to visit are open, especially on New Year's Day.
Get out Tokyo
Not all bars offer happy hours, but when they do, it's usually between 4pm and 7pm.
