YouKnow city guide

Discover Tokyo Like a Local

Your next Tokyo find starts with people who know a good place. Explore five of the most recommended spots from the YouKnow community, then find more in the app.

Find places on YouKnow →
YouKnow’s Tokyo city view, with its map and recommended places.

From the YouKnow community

Top picks in Tokyo

Five places ranked by community recommendations, with saves breaking ties. This is a small preview of the wider Tokyo map; rankings update as the community shares new finds.

Museum · Restaurant · Tokyo

teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM

01 · 4 community recommendations

6-chōme-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan

teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM is a modern art museum in Koto City with on-site services, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilet, gift shop, restaurant.

  • Date
  • Trendy
  • Great For Dates
View on YouKnow

Shop · Tokyo

Nakano Broadway

02 · 2 community recommendations

5-chōme-52-15 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan

Nakano Broadway is a shopping mall in Nakano City with on-site services, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilet, arcade games, au pay.

  • Daytime
  • Trendy
  • Good For Groups
View on YouKnow

Restaurant · Tokyo

Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama

03 · 2 community recommendations

4-chōme-8-5 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Crispy, golden-crumbed pork cutlets served in a converted bathhouse space that gives it far more character than your average lunch spot. Queue up with tourists and locals alike for generous sets at reasonable prices, with takeaway sandwiches if the wait looks long.

  • Cozy
  • Good For Groups
  • Daytime
View on YouKnow

Bar · Club · Tokyo

Jazz SPOT Intro

04 · 2 community recommendations

Japan, 〒169-0075 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Takadanobaba, 2-chōme−14−8 Ntビル 地下1階

A hidden underground jazz club in Takadanobaba, offering intimate live music, cocktails, and a late-night atmosphere. Known for spontaneous jam sessions and a cozy, energetic vibe. Perfect for jazz lovers seeking authentic after-hours culture.

  • Cozy
  • Hidden Gem
  • Intimate
View on YouKnow

Gallery · Museum · Tokyo

Tokyo Tower

05 · 2 community recommendations

4-chōme-2-8 Shibakōen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

Tokyo Tower is a observation deck in Minato City with on-site services, wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, getting tickets in advance recommended.

  • Daytime
  • Good For Groups
  • Sunset
View on YouKnow

01

Make room for more than dinner

The Tokyo community map includes places to eat, drink and explore. Start with these recommendations, then follow the categories and vibe tags that fit the kind of day or night you have in mind.

02

Turn recommendations into a Tokyo map

Bring the places your friends mention and the curators you follow into one shortlist. Keep your want-to-go spots ready in YouKnow, then pass on the places you end up loving.

Good to know

Tokyo recommendations, explained.

Where do these Tokyo recommendations come from?

They come from real places saved and recommended in YouKnow. The public guide shows five examples; the app contains the wider Tokyo community map.

Does YouKnow use star ratings?

No. YouKnow is built around recommendations from friends, local communities, creators and people whose taste you trust rather than anonymous star ratings.

Can I save my own Tokyo places?

Yes. In YouKnow you can save places, organise them on your map and share lists with friends or your community.