{"id":55716,"date":"2026-07-09T10:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/55716\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:19:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:19:42","slug":"best-rooftop-bars-beer-gardens-outdoor-dining-for-summer-in-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/55716\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Rooftop Bars, Beer Gardens & Outdoor Dining for Summer in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enjoy cool breezes in summer at these outdoor spots<\/p>\n

In summer, people flock to Tokyo’s many outdoor spots, including beer gardens, rooftop bars and terraces. The summer nights can be enjoyed in a variety of styles, from the casual atmosphere of a beer garden to the sophisticated surroundings of a rooftop bar. The season generally runs from April at the earliest through the end of September.<\/p>\n

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How to best enjoy a beer garden:<\/p>\n

Many beer gardens offer all you can eat and drink packages, generally limited to around two hours
\n Check the major department stores in Shinjuku, Ginza, Shibuya and Ikebukuro for rooftop bars
\n Even the biggest venues, such as beer gardens based in parks, get busy on Friday nights and weekends, so reserve in advance
\n Reward yourself for hiking up Mt. Takao with a cold brew at the beer garden around 500 meters above sea level, but be careful: the last cable car down, leaves at 21:15.<\/p>\n

Shopping and brews with a view<\/p>\n

Department store rooftops are usually quiet spaces with kids’ play areas, but on summer nights they come alive with fairy lights and lanterns, the scent of BBQ and carousing office workers. Each has a different atmosphere, from the raucous but fun atmosphere of Ikebukuro<\/a>‘s Tobu Department store<\/a> to the Korean stylings of Parco Ikebukuro. Tokyo’s trendy young locals head to Lumine Est in Shinjuku<\/a>, which turns its rooftop into a beach resort, complete with glamping options. And at Roppongi’s Tokyo Midtown, you can enjoy stylish cocktails and gourmet cuisine while relaxing in a large open space surrounded by art museums.<\/p>\n

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\nStylish nights looking out at Tokyo’s skyline<\/p>\n

Tokyo presents many ways to enjoy the open air, such as outdoor dining and rooftop bars. Spend some quality time enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Andaz Tokyo Rooftop Bar, which offers sweeping views of the city and cocktails made with seasonal fruits and teas. SHIBUYA SKY<\/a>‘s rooftop observation space will host “THE ROOF SHIBUYA SKY” until December 25 (Friday). Visitors can enjoy music, drinks, and snacks while gazing out at the Tokyo skyline.<\/p>\n

\"\"Andaz Tokyo Rooftop Bar
\n \"\"\u00a9Shibuya Scramble Square<\/p>\n

Enjoy nature in Tokyo with a cold beer in hand<\/p>\n

Mt. Takao is a popular hiking destination which is also home to the “Beer Mount<\/a>” beer garden, 500 m above sea level. It’s a great place to enjoy buffet-style food and drink while gazing out at Tokyo’s cityscape and the night sky. In addition to the major Japanese beers, several local craft beers are also available. It’s typically open from spring to early winter.<\/p>\n

For a historical experience, visit the beautiful Meiji Kinenkan, located at Meiji Shrine. In summer, the Sekirei Beer Terrace<\/a> opens on its vast lawn, serving a fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mt. Takao Beer Mount
\n \"\"Sekirei Beer Terrace<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Enjoy cool breezes in summer at these outdoor spots In summer, people flock to Tokyo’s many outdoor spots,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":55717,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[36789,34258,2590,8,14492,52],"class_list":["post-55716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tokyo","tag-beer-garden-tokyo-guide","tag-beer-garden-tokyo","tag-dining","tag-japan","tag-outdoor","tag-tokyo"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55716"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55716\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}