Late-Night and Early-Morning Food in Tokyo: 24-Hour Chains and What to Do After the Last Train
Published: 2026-10-14
Landed late, catching an early flight, or wide awake with jet lag at 3 a.m.? Tokyo still has places to eat. Here are the chains that serve food late at night and early in the morning, what to check about opening hours, and how to get around after the last train.
The short answer
| Time | Usually open | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Late evening to midnight | Convenience stores, beef bowl chains, some ramen shops, Don Quijote | Hours vary by branch — check a map app |
| Middle of the night | Convenience stores and some 24-hour shops | Sukiya closes briefly every night for cleaning |
| Early morning | Convenience stores, breakfast sets at beef bowl chains, standing soba bars | Handy before an early flight or sightseeing |
Hours vary from branch to branch, even within the same chain. Check Google Maps or the chain's store finder before you go.
Open 24/7: convenience stores
Convenience storesAlmost all are open 24 hours, with onigiri, bento, hot snacks and drinks.- Even in the middle of the night, staff will heat your bento, and some stores have an eat-in corner. See our guide to using a convenience store.
Late and early: beef bowl chains
SukiyaSince April 2025, most branches close every night from about 3 to 4 a.m. for cleaning. Many are open the rest of the day and night. → Announcement (Japanese)
MatsuyaSome branches are open 24 hours, but hours vary. In the Kanto region, some branches charge a little more late at night. → Official site (Japanese)
YoshinoyaMany branches open late at night and early in the morning. Check each branch's hours.- From early morning until late morning you can get a breakfast set with rice, miso soup and grilled fish. See how to order at beef bowl chains.
Ramen and soba in the middle of the night
IchiranA tonkotsu ramen chain with 24-hour branches such as Shibuya and Shinjuku Kabukicho. You sit in a solo booth and order on a paper sheet. → Official site
Fuji SobaA soba chain with standing counters, often near stations. Some branches, such as one in Shibuya, are open 24 hours. → Official site (Japanese)Late-night shopping: Don Quijote
MEGA Don Quijote ShibuyaA huge discount store with snacks, cosmetics and souvenirs. The Shibuya flagship is open 24 hours. → Official siteFamily restaurants are no longer 24 hours
- Family restaurants like Gusto and Jonathan's ended 24-hour opening in 2020. Some stay open late, but most are closed in the middle of the night.
Getting around after the last train
- Tokyo's last trains run around midnight, and the first trains start around 5 a.m.
- If you miss the last train, take a taxi. The GO app lets you call one in English. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., a late-night surcharge applies.
- Some people wait for the morning in karaoke rooms or manga/internet cafés, but on a trip it's usually best to take a taxi back to your hotel.
In nightlife areas such as Kabukicho in Shinjuku and Shibuya, touts may approach you late at night. Don't follow them.
See also our guide to riding trains in Tokyo.
Frequently asked questions
Is anything open 24 hours in Tokyo?
Almost all convenience stores are. Some ramen shops (such as Ichiran Shibuya), some Fuji Soba branches and some Don Quijote stores are also open 24 hours.
Is Sukiya open 24 hours?
Since April 2025, most branches close every night from about 3 to 4 a.m. for cleaning. Many are open the rest of the time.
When is the last train in Tokyo?
It depends on the line, but generally around midnight. Check the last train in a route app.
What should I do if I miss the last train?
A taxi is the safest option. You can book one in English with the GO app. Fares are higher late at night.
Official websites
- Sukiya: ending 24-hour opening (Japanese)
- Matsuya (Japanese)
- Ichiran
- Fuji Soba (Japanese)
- Don Quijote
- GO taxi app (Japanese)
Hours vary by branch and can change. Check the official sites or a map app before you go.
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