Roppongi is one of Japan’s most bustling entertainment districts.
Although it’s known for its celebrity appeal and sophisticated vibe, surprisingly, it is a favorite date spot across a broad range of ages—from young 20-somethings to older married couples.
That said, you might think it’s too expensive…? But don’t worry! In this article, you can find a variety of spots in Roppongi that are perfect for a romantic adult date, from free venues to a bit more luxurious restaurants, catering to various needs and budgets.
We’ll break it down into three categories:
Free Facilities
Paid Facilities
Recommended Lunch & Dinner Spots
By planning an adult date with these options, you can experience a slightly more mature Roppongi date, regardless of your budget.
Free Facilities
Mouri Garden
Famous for its heart-shaped art pieces, this vast Japanese garden is perfect for a leisurely date
Mouri Garden is located just a minute’s walk from Roppongi Station, making it a convenient date spot.
The garden spans about 4,300 square meters and features a pond surrounded by seasonal flowers.
In spring, it’s famous for cherry blossoms, and in autumn, for its beautiful red leaves. The garden changes with the seasons, offering a peaceful atmosphere perfect for a quiet, adult date.
It’s also free to enter, which is a great plus!
The garden is open from 7:00 to 23:00, and it’s beautifully lit up after sunset, making it a perfect spot for an evening stroll.
- Mouri Garden
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- Location
- 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo
- Access
- 1C Exit, Hibiya Line “Roppongi Station” (0 min walk)
3 Exit, Oedo Line “Roppongi Station” (4 min walk)
- Business
- 7:00~23:00
- Closed
- None
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Roppongi Tsutaya Bookstore
A classic date spot ideal for couples who love reading
A classic date spot ideal for couples who love reading.
The ever-popular “Tsutaya Bookstore” is a perfect, traditional dating spot. As it’s a TSUTAYA chain store, entrance is free.
The store offers a wide variety of books, including novels, business books, and art-related titles, making it ideal for book lovers.
Inside, there’s also a Starbucks café and an event space, making it a place for people to socialize as well.
Although it’s about a 10-minute walk from Roppongi Station, it’s a nice spot to drop by during a walk.
- Roppongi Tsutaya Bookstore
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- Location
- Roppongi Hills, 6-11-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo
- Access
- 10-minute walk from Oedo Line “Roppongi Station” or Namboku Line “Azabu-Juban Station”分
- Business
- 【Mo, Thu-Sun】8:00~17:00(close once items are sold out)
- Closed
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Budget
- ~¥999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Hinokicho Park
Feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the Edo period
Located next to Tokyo Midtown, this park is another free entry spot.
Originally, during the Edo period, it was the site of the Mouri family’s Edo residence. The garden features a pond, a stream, and fountains, making it a great spot for couples to connect with nature and relax.
In addition, there are wide open spaces and beautiful flowerbeds, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing beauty of nature across the seasons.
This is one of the rare places in the middle of the city where you can touch nature, making it an ideal spot for couples who enjoy a more laid-back date.
- Hinokicho Park
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- Location
- 9-7-7 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo
- Access
- 7-minute walk from Hibiya Line “Roppongi Station”
- Business
- Open all the time (Some parts may be restricted late at night)
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Fujifilm Square
Perfect for couples who love photography! It also hosts workshops and events
Fujifilm Square is a facility within Tokyo Midtown, showcasing Fuji Film’s history and technology.
You may think it’s a ticketed venue, but it’s actually free to enter.
It features spaces such as the “Photo History Museum,” “Fujifilm Photo Salon,” and a “Mini Gallery,” as well as a beauty experience corner called the “Healthcare Shop,” where visitors can learn Fujifilm’s history and try products using Fuji Film technology.
Regularly, workshops and events related to photography and cameras are also held, making it a perfect spot for couples who are passionate about photography.
- Fujifilm Square
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- Location
- 9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo
- Access
- 4-minute walk from Hibiya Line “Roppongi Station” underground passage
8th exit connected to Oedo Line “Roppongi Station”
- Business
- 10:00~19:00(Last entry by 18:50)
- Closed
- Open daily(Except for Year-end and New Year holidays)
- Budget
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Paid Facilities
Tokyo Tower
The perfect climax for a date
Tokyo Tower is the most famous tourist spot in Japan and a popular date destination for all generations.
From the observation deck, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo’s cityscape. The stunning night view creates a romantic atmosphere, making it the ideal place to end your date.
Entrance costs ¥1,200, but the view and ambiance are definitely worth it for that perfect end-of-date vibe.
Inside the tower, there are restaurants and cafes, as well as many stylish dining spots around the area, so you won’t have to worry about where to eat.
The five-story commercial building “Foot Town” located directly beneath the tower is free to enter, and you can also enjoy shopping, making it a full-day date spot.
If you’re having your first date in Roppongi, this is the classic spot to visit.
- Tokyo Tower
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- Location
- 4-2-8 Shiba Koen, Minato City, Tokyo
- Access
- 5-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station
7-minute walk from Hibiya Line “Kamiyacho Station”
- Business
- Main Deck (150m) 9:00~22:30 (Last entry 22:00)、Top Deck Tour (150m&250m) 9:00~22:15(last tour 21:30~21:45)
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Budget
- 1,200 yen〜
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Specializes in modern and contemporary art, with an architecturally stunning building
The National Art Center is perfect for a calm and sophisticated date in Roppongi.
It doesn’t have a permanent collection but uses its large exhibition space to host a variety of exhibitions.
Admission is free, but there’s an entry fee for specific exhibits.
The museum features a range of modern and contemporary art, allowing couples to enjoy a wide variety of works.
There are also cafes and restaurants inside, and nearby parks are perfect for a stroll after your visit.
Since there’s no dress code, you can enjoy a relaxed date in casual attire.
- The National Art Center, Tokyo
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- Location
- 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo
- Access
- 6th exit, Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda Line (directly connected to the museum)
5-minute walk from Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line)
- Business
- 10:00-18:00(last entry 30 minutes before closing)
- Closed
- Tuesdays(when a national holiday or substitute holiday falls on a Tuesday、the museum is open and closed the following weekday)
- Budget
- Varies depending on the exhibition
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Suntory Hall
A date for enjoying music such as “Classical” and “Jazz” in the country’s highest-level prestigious concert hall
Suntory Hall is a concert hall located in the Akasaka Ark Hills area. It is said to be the best concert hall in the Kanto region in terms of acoustics and prestige, making it a perfect date spot for couples who love music.
This facility hosts concerts of classical music and jazz, so it’s ideal for couples who want to experience art.
Before or after the concert, you can relax at the lobby or the café inside the facility. The building and space itself have a beautiful ambiance, so it’s possible to create a refined date experience that’s different from the usual.
Although a live band or music festival can also make for a great date, sometimes experiencing an elegant music appreciation date like this to taste the extraordinary can be nice.
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or at the ticket counter.
- Suntory Hall
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- Location
- 1-13-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
7-minute walk from Exit 13 of Tameike-sanno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
10-minute walk from Exit 13 of Tameike-sanno Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
- Business
- No fixed closing days
- Closed
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- Budget
- –
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Mori Art Museum
Exhibits contemporary art from Japan and abroad. Recommended for art-loving couples
The Mori Art Museum, located in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, showcases contemporary art from both Japan and abroad, making it perfect for couples who want to experience art.
As of July 2023, the admission fee is 2,000 yen on weekdays and 2,200 yen on weekends, but the “Mori Art Museum Shop” is free to enter.
It’s a great place to visit after enjoying the art in the museum or simply to shop at the museum’s shop.
Since the exhibits change regularly, even those who have visited before will experience something fresh and exciting on their next visit.
There are several cafés and restaurants in and around the museum. After experiencing the art, it’s also nice to share your thoughts on the pieces over a meal.
A particularly recommended spot is the “Museum Café & Restaurant THE SUN & THE MOON” located on the 52nd floor.
It offers a beautiful view, making it an ideal place to end the date.
- Mori Art Museum
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- Location
- Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Exit 1C of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (direct connection via concourse)
6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line
9-minute walk from Exit 7 of Azabu-Juban Station on the Toei Oedo Line
12-minute walk from Exit 4 of Azabu-Juban Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
10-minute walk from Exit 5 of Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
- Business
- Mon, Wed-Sun 10:00~22:00(L.O.21:30)、Tue, 10:00~17:00(L.O.16:30)
- Closed
- None
- Budget
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
BLOW Roppongi Gold
A recommended date spot offering unprecedented excitement and thrills!
The Roppongi amusement casino, renovated in July 2024, offers a sophisticated space perfect for adult dates where you can experience a real casino.
The “1-minute walk from Roppongi Station” makes it a popular date spot due to its great access.
Many couples use it during the gap before or after dinner.
Even if you’ve never been to a casino and don’t know the rules, the dealers will explain them clearly, so it’s reassuring for beginners.
Here, you can enjoy five representative games that come to mind when you think of “casino.”
・Roulette
・Blackjack
・Baccarat
・Texas Hold’em Poker
・Ultimate Poker
At the start, you purchase chips for game play.
While playing, you can enjoy unlimited drinks, including over 50 types of alcoholic beverages.
After enjoying the games, you can deposit your remaining chips at the store, and the next time, you only need to pay a 1,000 yen entry fee, retrieve your chips, and continue playing with unlimited drinks—a reasonable point!
Why not add new excitement and thrills to your date?
This facility operates with permission from the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission and is classified under the “Amusement Casino” regulations of the Adult Entertainment Business Act, similar to a “game center.” No exchange of chips for cash is permitted.
- BLOW Roppongi Gold
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- Location
- Great Tsuna Building 1F, 4-12-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Roppongi Station
- Business
- 18:00〜01:00
- Budget
- ¥5,000~¥5,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Recommended Lunch & Dinner
Men’s Craft Tsuru Ton Tan Roppongi
Tsuru Ton Tan Roppongi is a famous restaurant often visited by celebrities, and it’s perfect for those who want to enjoy lunch and dinner in Roppongi while keeping costs down.
The average budget is around ¥2,000 per person, which is relatively high for “udon,” but it offers great value for a date meal!
Tsuru Ton Tan has multiple locations across Japan, and the taste and interior differ at each location, so it’s fun to compare them if you’ve been to others.
The Roppongi location has an elegant and mature atmosphere, making it ideal for an adult date.
Popular menu items include “Roll Sushi Assortment” and “Salmon Roll Sushi,” which go perfectly with udon.
If you’re going with a small-eating girlfriend, you can each order a bowl of udon and share the roll sushi.
Tsuru Ton Tan also offers seasonal menu changes, so visiting regularly keeps the experience fresh.
Reservations can be made via phone or web, so it’s smart to book in advance for your date.
- Men’s Craft Tsuru Ton Tan Roppongi
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- Location
- Roppongi 3-chome Building 1F, 3-14-12 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Roppongi Station
- Business
- 【Weekdays, the day before holidays】11:00〜08:00(L.O.7:00)【Sat】10:30〜08:00 (L.O.7:00)【Sun, Holidays】10:30〜23:00(L.O.22:00)
- Closed
- None
- Budget
- 【Night】¥2,000~¥2,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
The Ritz-Carlton Café & Deli
A restaurant café operated by The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo.
It’s relatively easy to access, located at the entrance of Midtown, separate from the hotel itself.
The restaurant has two seating options: indoor and terrace seats.
On warm, sunny days, the terrace seats are recommended, but if you’re thinking of your girlfriend, indoor seating might be the safer choice.
The menu mainly consists of sweets such as cakes.
There are also savory dishes, and the lunch set is on the expensive side, around ¥3,000, but it’s perfect for a luxurious lunch date if you want to splurge occasionally.
Why not enjoy a rich atmosphere that’s different from your everyday life?
- The Ritz-Carlton Café & Deliリ
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- Location
- The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo 1F, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 4-minute walk from Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line)
6-minute walk from Roppongi Station (Oedo Line)
- Business
- 11:00〜20:00(Eat-in 11:00〜L.O.Food: 19:00/Drinks: 19:30)
- Closed
- Open daily
- Budget
- 【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】¥2,000~¥2,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Brasserie Paul Bocuse Le Musee
Located on top of the National Art Center, this French restaurant is renowned for its conical-shaped design.
The writer has visited for dinner and found it incredibly stylish.
Dinner is much recommended over lunch.
The course meals with drinks are around ¥8,000, but you can enjoy dining with a view of the night skyline through glass windows.
They also offer dessert plates and commemorative photos, so it’s a great choice for celebrations like birthdays.
Though dinner is recommended, lunch options are also wonderful, so if you’re on a budget, consider coming for lunch.
- Brasserie Paul Bocuse Le Musee
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- Location
- National Art Center 3F, 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 5-minute walk from Roppongi Station (Oedo Line)
7-minute walk from Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line)
- Business
- Lunch 11:00~(L.O.14:00)、Dinner 16:00~21:00(L.O.19:30)
- Closed
- Tuesdays(or the following day if a public holiday)
- Budget
- 【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥2,000~¥2,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Summary
I’ve introduced a selection of recommended adult date spots in Roppongi.
Have you found the perfect spot for your date?
It’s a beautiful area perfect for a “slightly luxurious weekend date,” so please enjoy it to the fullest!