In Persona 5 Royal, players have the option of traveling to various cities outside Shibuya. These are referred to as Hangout Spots, and they're useful in collecting room decorations and gaining Confidant points. Hangout Spots can be unlocked several ways in Persona 5 Royal once players have started Confidants. Getting every Hangout Spot will net more trophies such as the Tokyo Tourist trophy.
Once a Hangout Spot is added to the map, players can visit them by speaking to Confidants that aren't ready to Rank Up or Maxed-Out Confidants. It should be noted that while all Hangout Spots can be unlocked in a first playthrough, the protagonist won't be able to visit a few of them if he's not in a relationship.
List Of Hangout Spots & How To Unlock Them
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Players can discover Hangout Spots by reading the books at the Central Store or by advancing Confidants. Some Hangout Spots are unlocked during the main story, and thus impossible to miss. Areas such as Kichijoji and Shinjuku have various sites to visit such as the Darts and Billiards lounge and the Crossroads bar respectively. It's also important to keep an eye out for IMs from other characters. Mishima will invite Joker to the Planetarium if it hasn't already been unlocked, and Ryuji will invite Joker to Harajuku. It's not required to accept these invitations, since the book/pamphlet that unlocks them can be bought from the store. However, accepting an invitation will increase Confidant points. Choosing to spend time with them or reading a Hangout Spot book will use up Joker's afternoon or evening.
The following is an all-there-is-to-know list about Persona 5 Royal's Hangout Spots. Keeping consistent with Mementos Requests will also unlock an area or two.
Hangout | Location | Unlock Date | How to Get |
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Wilton Buffet | Shibuya | 5/5 | Unlocked automatically |
Ramen Shop | Ogikubo | - | Rank 4 of Ryuji's Confidant |
Monjayaki Restaurant | Tsukishima | - | Rank 7 of Ryuji's Confidant |
Inokashira Park | Inokashira | - | Rank 3 of Ann's Confidant |
Seaside Park | Odaiba | 6/1 | Read "Nightlife Hotspots" from the bookstore on Central Street (Shibuya) |
Dome Town | Suidobashi | 6/10 | Unlocked automatically |
Red-light District | Shinjuku | 6/18 | Unlocked automatically |
Takenoko Street | Harakjuku |
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Aquarium | Shinagawa |
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Promenade | Kichijoji | 6/5 | Unlocked automatically |
Shrine | Meiji Shrine |
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Akihabara | Akihabara | 8/31 | Unlocked automatically |
Nakano | Nakano |
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Art Museum | Ueno | - | Rank 3 of Yusuke's Confidant |
Nakamise Street/Sky Tower | Asakusa |
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Church | Kanda | - |
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Theme Park/Destinyland | Maihama | 8/2 | Read "Theme Park Escort" book after completing "We Aren't Just Your Slaves" Mementos Request |
Planetarium | Ikebukuro |
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Jinbocho | Jinbocho |
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Chinatown | Chinatown | - | Reach Rank 4 of Mishima's Confidant, and then complete the Mementos Request "Part-Time Job, Full-Time Hell" to get the "Chinese Sweets" book |
Fishing Pond | Ichigaya |
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Sushi Restaurant | Ginza | 7/24 | Unlocked automatically |
Other areas that are unlocked during Persona 5 Royal's story include Nagatacho, Miura Beach, and Akasaka Mitsuke. However, these spots are plot-related and can't be visited during Joker's free time.
Inviting Confidants Out
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If a Confidant isn't ready to Rank Up, players will have the option of inviting them to one of the Hangout Spots. This is a good time to build on Confidant points. Each Confidant has a preference for what areas they wish to visit. Disliked areas will appear "grayed-out" on the map, and selecting them will have them tell Joker they want to go elsewhere. Sometimes Confidants will give Joker a souvenir depending on the location. For example, taking Ann Takamaki to the Wilton Buffet (Shibuya) will unlock the Chocolate Fountain room decoration.
There are also Hangout Spots that are couple-exclusive, such as Destinyland and Odaiba's Ferris Wheel. This means Joker won't be able to visit them unless he's in a relationship with one of the female Confidants. Oddly enough, Joker can take Ryuji to Dome Town despite it being an area for couples. Taking him to this Hangout Spot won't net Joker any souvenirs, however.
These Hangout Spots will unlock the following room decorations:
Decoration | Hangout Spot | Confidant | Requirements | Time Available |
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Ramen Bowl | Ogikubo | Ryuji | N/A | Afternoon |
Swan Boat | Inokashira Park | Iwai | Rank 8 of Iwai's Confidant; can't visit when it's raining | Evening |
King Piece | Jinbocho | Hifumi | Hangout with Hifumi twice; not part of her Confidant | Evening |
Kumade | Asakusa | Haru | Accept Haru's invite on 11/6 | Afternoon |
Hero Figure | Akihabara | Futaba | N/A | Afternoon |
I <3 Tokyo T-shirt | Nakamise Street (Asakusa) | Futaba | Be sure to select Nakamise Street instead of Sky Tower | Afternoon |
Chocolate Fountain | Wilton Buffet (Shibuya) | Ann | N/A | Afternoon |
Sea Slug Doll | Aquarium (Shinagawa) | Kasumi | Visit the aquarium with Kasumi Yoshizawa before the start of the third semester | Afternoon |
Sushi Mug | Ginza | Ohya | Around Rank 9, speak to Ohya when her Confidant isn't ready to Rank Up, and visit Ginza | Evening |
Balloons | Destinyland (Maihama) | Shinya | Available 10/3 and 11/3 when Shinya's Confidant is at Rank 9 | Afternoon |
Star Stickers | Planetarium (Ikebukuro) | Yusuke | N/A | Afternoon |
Night Pennant | Seaside Park (Odaiba) | Kawakami | Be in a relationship with Kawaikami and visit Odaiba for the second date | Evening |
Gi-Nyant Doll | Suidobashi | Makoto | The weather can't be rainy | Afternoon |
Nude Statue | Museum (Ueno) | Yusuke | N/A | Afternoon |
Shumai Cushion | Chinatown | Makoto | Visit on non-rainy days (Holidays only) | Afternoon |
Idol Poster | Harajuku | Ann | N/A | Afternoon |
Skytree Lamp | Skytree Tower (Asakusa) | Chihaya | Be in a relationship with Chihaya and visit Asakusa for the second date | Evening |
Featherman Dolls | Nakano | Ryuji | Can't visit on rainy days | Afternoon |
Hamaya | Meiji Shrine | Yusuke | Can't visit on rainy days | Afternoon |
Arcade Dolls:
| Arcade (Akihabara) | N/A |
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Persona 5 Royal is available now on PlayStation 4. It is set to release for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PC, PlayStation 5, and Switch on October 21, 2022.