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Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/5 18:11
Hi dear japanese people and all the travelers! Please share with me your experience! I'll be in Japan in the end of August and I know that it will be dark at about 5PM and also most museums and shrines are closed after this time. So my question is how to entertain yourself in the evening, where can I go? Thanks in advance!
by lena (guest)  

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/6 10:54
Japan is a big country.
by Umami Dearest rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/6 13:50
Your interest is more in something.
If Tokyo, Mori Art Museum is open until 22:00 except Tuesday.
Concerts and live house will be held at night.
Movies, those found in English is known in many cases.
Observatory of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government also until 23:00.
Department stores close early, but (restaurants until 23:00) is open until 22 pm Flags and Shinjuku Lumine.
If you are a love drink, where to drink often.
You can also LaQua and Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari, such as a bath.
There are times of the night and Kabuki.
by haro1210 rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/6 14:06
@Umami Dearest sorry I forgot to mention - mostly I'll be staying in Tokyo and Kyoto, but also there'll be some other cities & towns...

@haro1210 thank you for the idea of cinemas! I always forgetting that movies abroad can be seen in english!
by lena (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/6 15:27
It is getting dark around 7pm not 5pm in summer in Japan.
by bluebird (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/6 15:43
Main evening activities tend to be eating, drinking and shopping, but in a city like Tokyo there are other options as well. You can look at Meetup.com and join an English-speaking group with similar interests to yours. If you like cars, visit the History Garage in Odaiba http://whereintokyo.com/venues/25349.html

The weather will be very hot, so you might enjoy a refreshing boat cruise around Tokyo Bay: http://whereintokyo.com/venues/25394.html

Kyoto OTOH is fairly boring at night, although the Kyoto Station complex itself is interesting to wander around, and there are occasional events at Cafe Independants and one or two music clubs.
by Umami Dearest rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/6 19:57
Now, film is being screened may be examined here.
http://metropolis.co.jp/movies/
http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/film
by haro1210 rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/6 23:39
Just so that you'd know the estimated times for sunsets on August 31st this year are 6:11pm in Tokyo and 6:26 in Kyoto. That means it won't get dark until around 7pm or later depending on the weather.
http://eco.mtk.nao.ac.jp/koyomi/dni/

As for things to do, in summer, evenings can be the only times of the day when the heat is not as harsh, so you may want to take a stroll. Many touristical spots and restaurant areas are very safe even during the night.

Also, when I travel alone to places where they don't speak my languages, I ask hotels and information centers for recommendations on live music, dance or pantomime. (Frankly, movie-goers in Japan are relatively quiet, so it may not be worth seeing an English-language movie when you can see better entertainment that are unique to Japan)

I also wonder if you're in time for any firework festivals, because they are the best summer night-time treats in Japan!
by Uco rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/7 01:12
There is a Festival of Azabu Juban 23-August 24.
15:00 to 21:00
Previously, I went once in the daytime.
People is quite a lot, foreigners there were many.
I think it's discontinued's rain.
http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/shopping/event/355021/
Event called Art Aquarium also seems to be popular.
http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/event/11651
by haro1210 rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/11 16:46
Thank you all guys very much! I'm leaving soon and I'm sure I'll have a good time there! All your advices are very helpful! Cheers!
by lena (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Where to go and what to do in evening? 2014/8/12 06:02
I'd check out Gion at night - http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3902.html
by ChicagoMike rate this post as useful

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