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Tokyo tickets
Ticket and booking rules for Tokyo: timed entries, closing days and official links, checked September 2026.
Checked September 2026 against official sources
Tokyo
Bookings and opening rules
Follow the official link before you buy. Full walking days: Tokyo itinerary.
Gardens and museum calendars
- The Imperial Palace East Gardens are free and normally close on Mondays and Fridays, with national-holiday exceptions. Check the official calendar and seasonal last-entry time. Garden admission is separate from palace tours.Source: Imperial Household Agency · checked Sep 2026
- The National Museum of Western Art normally closes on Mondays, with holiday exceptions. Its permanent collection and special exhibitions have different ticket arrangements; leave enough time before last admission.Source: National Museum of Western Art · checked Sep 2026
- Mitsui Memorial Museum has changing collection and special exhibitions, not a permanent display. Check both the exhibition period and closing days before assigning the central day.Source: Mitsui Memorial Museum · checked Sep 2026
Shrine and skyline visits
- Meiji Jingū’s opening hours change with the season. The main shrine precinct is free; use the shrine’s own information for separate garden and museum visits.Source: Meiji Jingū · checked Sep 2026
- Shibuya Sky requires attention to ticket availability and rooftop rules. Loose items and luggage are restricted on the rooftop, and weather can affect access. Allow around 90 minutes for the visit.Source: GO TOKYO · checked Sep 2026
Questions
Quick answers
What should I do on a Monday?
The shrine, park and Shibuya day is the simplest starting point. Check each venue’s calendar around national holidays, and move the museum and East Gardens days accordingly.
The days these rules belong to
3 days in Tokyo
Use three full days, with the eastern sights together on one day and Harajuku and Shibuya on another. The central day links the public East Gardens with Nihonbashi and Ginza. Check the garden and museum calendars before choosing the order: these are three interchangeable sightseeing days, not a Monday-to-Wednesday schedule. Two observation decks are included as different city perspectives; either can be replaced with more time at ground level.
