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Roppongi and neighboring Azabudai are Tokyo’s art and nightlife district. By day you can visit world-class museums and a digital art museum, and by night enjoy the views from high-rise observation decks, with Tokyo Tower close by.
Quick answer
Getting there: Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line (Roppongi), Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (Kamiyacho), Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Oedo Line (Azabu-juban)
Time needed: Half a day to a full day
Best time: Afternoon for museums, evening for city views
Good for: Art, city views and nightlife
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Overview
| Getting there | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line (Roppongi), Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (Kamiyacho), Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Oedo Line (Azabu-juban) |
| Time needed | Half a day to a full day |
| Best time | Afternoon for museums, evening for city views |
| Good for | Art, city views and nightlife |
Best Things to Do
Museums
- The National Art Center, Tokyo: a huge museum with a wavy glass front that holds large special exhibitions. It is usually closed on Tuesdays.
- Mori Art Museum: contemporary art near the top of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, together with the Tokyo City View observation deck.
- Tokyo Midtown: a shopping complex with a garden and the design gallery 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.
Check each official site for current exhibitions and opening days.
teamLab Borderless
The immersive digital art museum teamLab Borderless is in Azabudai Hills, a 2-minute walk from Exit 5 of Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line) and 6 minutes from Roppongi-itchome Station (Namboku Line). Tickets are sold for a date and time, and prices change by day, so book online before your trip. Plan on about two hours. See our teamLab ticket guide.
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Views over Tokyo
Tokyo City View at Roppongi Hills looks straight at Tokyo Tower, which is especially beautiful at night. Tokyo Tower itself is an easy walk from Azabudai Hills.
Food & Drink
Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown and Azabudai Hills, the big complexes covered above, all have restaurants and cafés, so it is easy to eat between museums and views. In the evening, Roppongi is one of Tokyo’s best-known areas for bars. See also How to eat out in Tokyo and Japanese food to try in Tokyo.
Best Restaurants in Roppongi
TsuruTonTan UDON NOODLE Brasserie Roppongi
Udon in large bowls in a stylish Japanese setting, a minute from Roppongi Station, open until 8:00 the next morning Monday to Saturday. Book online.
- Book online via TableCheck
Shopping
- Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills are large shopping complexes with fashion, design and gift shops.
- Azabudai Hills, home of teamLab Borderless, also has shops and restaurants.
Where to Stay
Roppongi and Azabudai have many high-end hotels and are central, though they are not on the JR Yamanote Line. Compare areas in our Where to Stay guide.
Getting There
- Roppongi Station: Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line.
- Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line) for Azabudai Hills and teamLab Borderless, and Azabu-juban Station (Namboku and Oedo lines).
- Roppongi is not on the JR Yamanote Line, so most visitors arrive by subway.
New to Tokyo trains? See Trains in Tokyo and How to use Suica.
Suggested Itinerary
Art in the afternoon and city views after dark:
- AfternoonThe National Art Center, Tokyo
- Walk
- Late afternoonRoppongi Hills
- Walk, about 15 minutes
- EveningAzabudai Hills and teamLab Borderless
- Walk
- NightTokyo Tower view
Travel Tips
Roppongi at night
Roppongi is one of Tokyo’s best-known nightlife areas, with many bars and clubs. Like Kabukicho in Shinjuku, it has touts. Do not follow people who invite you into bars on the street, and check prices before you order.
- The National Art Center, Tokyo is usually closed on Tuesdays. Check museum opening days before you go.
- Book teamLab Borderless online before your trip: tickets are sold for a date and time.
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FAQ
What is Roppongi known for?
Art and nightlife: world-class museums and teamLab Borderless by day, and city views and bars at night.
How do I get to teamLab Borderless?
It is in Azabudai Hills, a 2-minute walk from Exit 5 of Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya Line.
Where can I see Tokyo Tower at night?
Tokyo City View at Roppongi Hills looks straight at Tokyo Tower.
When is the National Art Center closed?
It is usually closed on Tuesdays. Check the official site.
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This guide is based on the official information below, not on our own visit. Facts last checked against official sources on November 11, 2026. Hours, closing days and prices can change, so please check before you go.
