Cinemas in Tokyo

Found just across the street from 109, the Shibuya outpost of Toho Cinemas is directly connected to the station via an underground passageway, making it an ideal destination on rainy days.

Showing a fascinating mix of movies, particularly indie productions from both Japan and abroad with lots of experimental and short work thrown in as well, Uplink also holds events like talks and live performances. They occasionally offer discounts on rainy days.

When foreign films only merit a limited release in Tokyo, they tend to end up at this three-screen cinema, housed in the upper floors of a Shibuya shopping and restaurant complex that's a popular spot for wedding receptions...

Sitting right in the middle of Shibuya's love hotel-infested Maruyamacho, this small theatre focuses on classics and early, obscure pieces by great directors. Double features are the name of the game.

Cutting-edge contemporary films, classics, avant-garde features and experimental work are all on the menu at this cozy arthouse theatre, found up on Miyamasuzaka in the direction of Aoyama.

Three-screen cinema occupying the ninth floor of the Yurakucho Mullion building and the fifth floor of the neighbouring New Building. The programming is rather bare-boned compared to Piccadilly's Shinjuku branch, with a focus on both domestic and Hollywood hits.

One of a cluster of cinemas in the Hibiya area maintained by the Toho chain, this compact 180-seat theatre is notable mainly for participating in the popular nationwide 10am Film Festival. The masssive Scalaza theatre next door boasts a whopping 640 seats.

One of central Tokyo's few remaining single-screen cinemas, the nostalgic Subaruza sits right by Yurakucho Station. The lobby is decorated with old posters and other paraphernalia related to movies screened here in the past, while the programming ranges from international arthouse fare...

Single-screen cinema housed on the 8th floor of the Bic Camera building in Yurakucho. Look out for special programmes, film festivals and other events year-round.