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Tokyo - City Guide

Tokyo - City Guide by The Photo Art Shop.
Explore the trendiest places in the city. Our City Guide features a curated selection of the best places to “sleep, eat, drink, shop and explore”. Listed by our most trending.

 

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HOTELS / ACCOMMONDATION

Citan / Modern hostel with functional dorms & rooms. Great location in a trendy neighborhood, vibrant atmosphere and warm hospitality / Chou

Minimal Hotel Our Our / Nice hostel with a great location in a quiet area / Taito

Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park / Unique boutique hotel with pool and rooftop bar / Shibuya

K5-Tokyo / Hotel K5 offers accommodation in a renovated historical building that is built in 1924 / Chou

The Okura Tokyo / Bringing the elegance of Japanese history and design to life / Minato

Hotel Toranomon Hills / All the luxuries of a high-end Tokyo hotel, but at midrange prices / Minato

Janu Tokyo / Located in Azabudai Hills, the city's most exciting new district. An area alive with creativity, exceptional bars and eateries / Minato

Aman Tokyo / Exceptional luxury hotel / Chiyoda

Cocoshuku Premium / Modern, clean and quiet hotels with reasonable prices / Minato + Shinjuku

Yuen Bettei Daita / A relaxing experience like visiting a countryside hot springs area just 10 minutes from city center / Setagaya

Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku / It is a calm, quiet space, born of an austere and simple design, possessed of a minimalist beauty, that welcomes all five senses across all four seasons / Shinjuku

All Day Place Shibuya / A modern hotel with a great location just an easy walk from Harajuku, Aoyama and Omotesando / Shibuya

Hamacho Hotel / Tokyo's Nihonbashi Hamacho combines the elegance of Edo with a friendly downtown atmosphere / Chou

Hotel Niwa Tokyo / Enjoy charming seasonal gardens, comfortable and relaxing facilities, and the harmony of nature with our beautiful interior / Chiyoda

Nohga Hotel Ueno Tokyo / Ueno’s culture is still very much alive, and one of deepest and richest cultural areas gathering with Ueno Park, museums, local restaurants and traditional shops / Taito

The Edition Hotel Ginza / Clean and amazing design hotel with a small roof / Chou

Royal Park Hotel / CH / Good location and often very reasonable prices / Chou

 

BAKERIES

Ciest / Modern bakery with high standards and very delicious sandwiches / Koko

Et Nunc / Offers a wide variety of breads that are perfect for everyday life / Shibuya

Boulangerie Sudo / Quality bread and pastries / Setagaya

Pelican / Renowned for white toast bread and rolls. Has been selling only two items on the menu for over 70 years / Taito

 

BREAKFAST / BRUNCH

Parklet Bakery / Naturally leavened breads along with breakfast and lunch / Chou

Locale / A farm to table spot. Buying directly from small farmers and producers around Japan / Open for brunch: Saturday & Sundays from 9.30am / Meguro

Hekkelun / The pudding’s recipe hasn’t changed since the coffee shop first opened more than 50 years ago and features a wonderfully smooth steamed custard topped with a homemade bitter caramel / Minato

Yakumo Saryō / Japanese breakfast served in the most elegant way / Price: Set JPY 4.400 / Reservation is needed / Meguro 

 

CAFÉS

Sputnik / Café and bar run by Tamaki Ito. Standing style / Cash only / Shibuya

Shashokudo / The cafeteria offers not only food for daily life, but also well-stocked bookshelves to feed the mind / Shibuya

GYRE / GYRE is a multipurpose complex located along Omotesando, a shopping street lined with luxury brand stores. On the top floor there is a café with a fantastic view over Omotesando / Shibuya

 

ALL DAY DINING

PATH / Popular bistro beside Yoyogi Koen Station. From morning to dinner, enjoy authentic flavors in a casual setting / Shibuya

CAFE DANCE / The menu features homemade waffles for breakfast and brunch, and natural wines and tapas for all-day dining in the evening / Located: Hotel K5 / Chou


LUNCH / DINNER

Nihonbashi Kaisen Donburi Tsujihan Nihonbashi / Kaisendon is pretty much the only dish on the menu at this Nihonbashi restaurant. Tsujihan isn’t exactly a well-kept secret anymore, so expect to queue - sometimes up to two hours - for a seat / Chou

Yogoro / The spinach curry with braised chicken thighs served in an iron pot is spicy yet mild and moreish and keeps regulars coming back. Expect to queue / Shibuya

Itasoba Kaoriya Ebisu / A hidden gem where you can enjoy rustic soba made from Yamagata buckwheat / Shibuya

Grigio / A small cozy Italian restaurant with a Japanese touch / Shibuya

Maruyama / “Japanese bar”. Izakaya in a unique setting / Located: Hotel K5 / Chou

Harajuku Gyozarou / Counter-serve boiled and fried gyoza. Expect to queue / Cash only / Shibuya

Freeman Shokudo / Unmistakably authentic NY BBQ dishes are paired with craft beers / Shibuya

Sue zen / Eat "grilled mackerel set meal" or "sashimi set meal" / Shibuya

Goloso / Italien cuisine with a casual vibe. Nice spot for lunch / Taito

Gifuya / Great lowkey Japanese food and vibrant atmosphere / Open from 9am until late / Located: Omoide Yokocho / Shinjuku

Chao Chao bamboo / Cute little Thai cuisine / Shibuya

 

DINNER ONLY

Narukiyo / Super cool Izakaya with funny atmosphere - reserved seats at the counter / Reservation is needed / Shibuya

Le Cabaret / Parisian bistro vibe and great natural wine / Shibuya

Nihao / Just tasteful gyoza and lots of dimsum / Shibuya

Aurelio / Handmade pasta and natural wine / Shibuya

NEWPORT / Restaurant serving vegetarian dishes with seasonal vegetables and natural wines. Falafel sandwiches are also available for take-out / Shibuya

Sowado / An intimate spot that hits the sweet spot between a casual pub and a sophisticated Japanese restaurant. The menu is primarily à la carte. They offer dishes that are perfect for enjoying alone or sharing with others, along with drinks to suit your tastes / Shibuya

Sakai Shokai / The chef, Hideaki Sakai also has another place called Sowado, but Sakai Shokai is fantastic. They have beautiful natural wines, a great sake list / Shibuya

SHIZEN / Located in Shibuya, this progressive restaurant emphasizes the art of wood-fired cooking and fermentation techniques / Shibuya

Fudan / Just really good curry and nice atmosphere / Koko

bhive / Nothing fancy, just really good braised beef shank / Chou

 

MICHELIN / FINE DINING

Tempura Kondo / One of the most renowned and distinguished Tempura restaurants in Tokyo / Two-star Michelin / Reservation is needed / Chou

Sushi Shin by Miyakawa / A world-class sushi experience with the most amazing view over Tokyo / Three-star Michelin / Located: Mandarin Oriental Hotel / Reservation is needed / Chou

Sukiyabashi Jiro / Owned by sushi master Jiro Ono / Two-star Michelin / Reservation is needed by phone / Chou + Minato

Sushi Mizukami / Chef Mizukami honed his skills for 16 years at the renowned Sukiyabashi Jiro before venturing out to start his own business - reservations are very difficult to make / Reservation is needed / Chiyoda

Sushi Masunaga / Eight-seat counter. Watch one of the best sushi craftsmen prepare it all in front of you while providing authentic traditional service with the finest ingredients / Reservation is needed / Chou

Sushi Masuda / One of most prominent sushi chefs in Japan / Reservation is needed / Minato

Sushi Ryujiro / The interior design of Sushi Ryujiro is opulent, yet the ambience Chef Ryujiro Nakmura creates here is casual and relaxing / Reservation is needed / Minato

Sushi Suzuki / Chef Takahisa Suzuki, trained at top sushi restaurants, brings expert craftsmanship and warm hospitality for an exceptional dining experience / Reservation is needed / Chou

Sushiya Shota / Shota-san is a South Korean-born chef who previously worked at Sushi Kanesaka with famed sushi chef Koji Saito / One-star Michelin / Reservation is needed / Minato

Sushi Yuki / A high-end, 8-seat omakase restaurant from Yokohama managed by a third-generation / Reservation is needed / Shibuya

Takumi Shingo / A night to remember with its lively atmosphere, friendly hospitality and meticulously prepared sushi / Reservation is needed / Minato

Tempura Motoyoshi / The chef takes pride in offering an extensive range of tempura pieces / Two-star Michelin / Reservation is needed / Shibuya

 

SUSHI

Chiyoda Sushi Ningyocho / Sushi stand with takeout-only / Chou 

 

TONKATSU

Nihonbashi Tonkatsu Hajime / Popular Tonkatsu restaurant, be aware they have two restaurants and they are almost the same name. But this one is just a slightly better / Chou

Wagokoro Tonkatsu Anzu Hanare / Serves premium Miyazaki beef cutlets and Joshu pork cutlets / Chou

Katsudon-ya Zuicho / This small family-run restaurant serves only one dish Katsudon / Shibuya

Tonkatsu Nanaido / Gently deep-fried Tonkatsu served on gorgeous Imari porcelain plates / Only open monday to wednesday from 11am to 1.30pm / Shibuya

Tonkatsu Takeshin / Good spot for Tonkatsu / Shibuya

Butagumi Shokudo / Rappongi eatery with good Tonkatsu. The lunch deal, available daily until 3.15pm / Minato

Hashiya Bakurochō Shop / Delicious, crispy, golden and tender chicken Tonkatsu / Chou

Happiness is Katsudon / Must-try Tonkatsu with fluffy eggs. Takeaway is also recommended since all items are available for takeout. Just buy a meal ticket upfront, and then you're in / Chou + Minato + Minato + Chiyoda

 

YAKITORI

Ginza Yakitoryki Take-chan / Family-run hole in the wall restaurant with great Yakitori and warm service / Chou

Fuku Yakitori / Small Yakitori joint with outstanding quality / Shibuya

Yakitori Ogawa / A cozy 15-seat grilled chicken restaurant located in the streets of Arakicho / Shinjuku

 

TEMPURA

Daikokuya Tempura / Specialising in deep-fried tempura shrimp / Minato

Tempura Akimitsu / Chef Akimitsu Tanihara he has mastered making tempura / Minato

Kaneko Hannosuke Nihonbashi Ningyocho Branch / Renowned restaurant known for its specialty dish, tendon, which features a delectable combination of tempura and rice / Chou

 

RAMEN

Ginza Kagari - Soba / Very successful ramen store in the heart of Ginza. Expect to queue / Chou

Chūka Soba Ginza Hachigo / A 6-seat counter eatery known for thin noodles in a golden duck and chicken broth / Chou

Chūkamenten Kiraku / This 68-year-old ramen shop has been serving up Tokyo-style noodles since 1952 / Shibuya

Nara Seimen / A simple, elegant ramen that some people don’t even consider to be proper ramen / Shibuya

Namiki Yabusoba / One of the most historical soba stores in Japan / Taito

Hashigo Ginza Hon-ten / A favourite ramen place for tantanmen. Go early if you want to avoid long lineups. They also do great gyoza / Chou

Sato Yosuke Ginza Inaniwa Udon / They serve a uniquely thin Inaniwa-style udon, and it's incredible / Chou

Godaime Hanayama Udon / This unique udon restaurant specialises in extra-wide noodles, otherwise known as Himokawa udon. Expect to queue / Chou + Chou

Udon Shin / This little udon shop, with six seats at the counter and just two tables, serves freshly made noodles. Try the signature 'carbonara udon' and expect to queue for long time / Shibuya

Afuri / A modest ramen empire on the back of its popular shio ramen with yuzu citrus / Many Locations

Menya Shichisai / Freshly-made ramen noodles / Chou

 

BURGERS

McLean Old Fashioned Diner / American diner, serving authentic burgers and shakes / Taito

McLean Old Burger Stand / Good burgers for take-out / Taito

Burger Police / A natural wine bar that also serves perfectly grilled wagyu beef burgers / Meguro

418KAMIYAMA / Run by a proprietor who has lived in the U.S. for a long time. Two types of buns: regular and brioche / Shibuya

 

SWEET TREATS

La Patisserie by Aman Tokyo / A selection of spectacular culinary creations, off homemade breads and traditional French pastries / Located: Aman Tokyo / Chiyoda

Kabuki / Pursuing "The essential Japanese taste" in coffee and chocolate / Taito

Pâtisserie ease / The owner-chef Keisuke Oyama, is a renowned pastry chef who has studied in France and worked at several Michelin-starred restaurants / Chou

Paysage / Paysage, a sweets brand created by up-and-coming pâtissier Hideki Eto. Eat-in and takeaway / Shibuya

The Mandarin Oriental Gourmet Shop / Offering artisanal sweets and savouries. Located: Mandarin Oriental Hotel / Chou

Kashiya Shinonome / A daily backery that use natual and organic ingredients, within the counter there are plenty of choices for you. The store is decorated into antique style wich is fantastic / Taito

Higuma Doughnuts × Coffee Wrights / Doughnuts and juicy coffee / Shibuya

Yanagiya Taiyaki / One of Tokyo's top three traditional taiyaki dealers / Chou

 

ICE CREAM

Kasiki / Artisanal ice creams with new and refreshing flavour combinations such as pineapple and green tea and natural wines / Shibuya

Floto / Seasonal gelato / Shibuya

Harlow Ice Cream / All the selections here are made in-house using premium Hokkaido milk / Shibuya

HiO Ice Cream Atelier / Ice Cream made with premium ingredients handpicked from producers in 50 different locations across Japan / Setagaya

Chavaty / Matcha soft serve / Shibuya

Cheese no Koh / Cheese shop with tasteful soft serve made with Hokkaido milk / Koko

 

COFFEE 

Leaves Coffee Roasters / In a class of its own. The shop is only open four days a week, leaving the rest of the week for roasting. It is also possible to buy beans in their vending machine two streets further down on the right side in the direction away from the city center / Sumida

Koffee Mameya OMOTESANDO / Perfection of every cup. Minimalist and elegant coffee shop only serve take-out / Shibuya

Koffee Mameya KAKERU / A stylish coffee haven with carefully selected coffee from all over the world / Reservation is needed via Google Maps reservation link / Koko

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MATCHA & TEA

The Matcha Tokyo /  Modern tea house specialises in organic matcha / Shibuya

Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience / Carefully selecting Japanese tea from various regions around the country / Minato

Nakamura / A designer share the wonders of a Japanese tea life / Taito

HIGASHIYA man Marunouchi / Elegantly fuses the traditional art of Japanese confectionery and tea with a modern, minimalist aesthetic, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of Tokyo / Reservation is needed / Chiyoda 

 

WINE

Ahiru Store / Everybody's favourite secret wine bar in Shibuya / Shibuya

coyacoya / A Chinese bar with a rich selection of natural wines. The creative cuisine, draws many fans / Reservations not accepted / Shibuya

Baro / Small dishes based on the theme of spices and fermented ingredients are paired perfectly with natural wines / Shibuya

Pitou / Super tiny natural wine bar / Located: Golden Gai / Shinjuku

Yose / Soba noodles and natural wines in a chic setting / Shibuya

Winebar West / Great little rare wine bar / Shinagawa

Boat / An authentic bistro bustling with natural wine lovers every day / Shibuya

Winestand Waltz / You’ll know you’re in the right place once you slide open the glass door and see the Jaques Tati posters and bottles of natural wines, largely from France and Italy / Shibuya


COCKTAILS

Bar Benfiddich / In an unfashionable corner of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, up on the 9th floor of a slim sliver of a building, you’ll find a wooden door that creaks open to reveal the 17-seat salon of Hiroyasu Kayama / Reservation is needed via Google Maps reservation link / Shinjuku

Unknow / At this beautiful bar in Ebisu, where an impressive bonsai tree sits on a grey bar counter while ukiyoe-inspired artworks of pop culture figures adorn the walls, Japanese tea culture is combined with stylish cocktails / Shibuya

Gen Yamamoto / With just eight seats, minimal decor and no background music, the atmosphere is hushed without being reverential, and first-time customers should quickly feel at ease / Reservation is needed via phone / Minato

Mori Bar Gran / Try the famous Martini or to meet owner-bartender Takao Mori, an icon of Japanese bartending. Locals go there as much for the warmth of the hospitality as the quality of the drinks / Chou

Virtù / 60-seat art deco space on the 39th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, with double-height windows offering views of the world’s most populous metropolis / Located: Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo / Reservation is highly recommend / Chiyoda 

Mixology Salon / Located on the 13th floor of Ginza Six, this small but stunning cocktail bar offers an unmissable array of teatails with housemade blends of spirits / Located: Ginza Six / Chou

Folklore / Iconic Japanese beverages like sake and shochu are traditionally not mixed into cocktails, but the cunning bar staff at Folklore are forging a fresh vision for the future of Japanese mixology as they integrate these ingredients into avant-garde creations / Chiyoda

Mixology Heritage / The intention here is to revisit the canon of classic cocktails, and then go beyond these. A curated selection of vintage bottles from days gone by, used in cocktails such as the Ultimate Martini, with gin from as far back as the 1950s, and vermouth from the 1970s / Chiyoda

Quarter Room / Helmed by bartender Soran Nomura of acclaimed Asakusa standing bar Nomura Shoten, Quarter Room is a unique fusion of art and cocktails. Drawing inspiration from Renaissance and contemporary art and translating them into experimental cocktails / Setagaya

The Lounge by Aman / The beauty of nature meets the elegance of Japanese design. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the Tokyo skyline / Located: Aman Tokyo / Chiyoda

Bar Trench / Located down a back alley near Ebisu Station. Japan’s biggest collection of bitters / Shibuya

Nakagawa / A secluded bar for grown-ups. As well as the interior design, the music is also a highlight here. The semi-private table seating is my favorite spot for a good night / Shibuya

The SG Club / The SG Club is three bars in one. The ground floor and basement offers carefully crafted cocktail soften with Japanese ingredients. Second floor is Savor, a membership cigar and cocktail lounge / Shibuya

The Bellwood / This lower-key sister to the wildly popular SG Club specializes in coffee and tea-based cocktails / Shibuya

Punch Room Tokyo / Elegantly decorated with dark walnut coffered walls and velvet-upholstered sofas / Order: Green Tea Yuzu Paloma / Located: The Tokyo Edition / Chou

The Bvlgari Bar / Mediterranean garden surrounded by Tokyo's skyline / Located: Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo / Chou 

 

APERITIVO

New York Grill / Enjoy a 360-degree view of the city from the iconic New York Grill & Bar on the 52nd floor or savor world-class, authentic Japanese cuisine overlooking Mt. Fuji at Kozue / Arrived at 6 or 7pm for pre dinner and drinks / Located: Park Hyatt Hotel / Shinjuku / TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION — REOPEN AUTUMN 2025

 

BARS

Bar Nica / A listening bar hidden just off Shinjuku-sanchome. The bar specialises in whisky and craft gin and there are only seven stools here / Photos are not permitted / Shinjuku

Bar Martha / A listening bar, where music comes first and talking a definite second / Photos are not permitted / Shibuya

Bar Track / Excellent vinyl selection with a vintage sound system. Alongside all that vinyl is an impressive whisky collection. There are also cocktails on offer – and bar snacks / Shibuya

Another8 / Located on a side street of the low-key Meguro neighborhood, Another8 is chill and stylish (like the crowd) and a relaxed place to stop in for an early evening drink / Meguro

Golden Gai / Cosy bar street with lots of tiny bars / Shinjuku

Mikkeller Kiosk/Bar / The first kiosk business in Japan by Mikkeller, a pioneer in global craft beer culture / Shibuya

Grandfather's / Old vinyl bar in a basement / Smoking allowed / Shibuya

 

VENUE

Bunkamura Orchard Hall / One of the world's leading concert, opera, and ballet halls / Shibuya

LIQUIDROOM / One of Tokyo's leading live music venues / Shibuya

 

SUPERMARKETS

Peacock Store / A chain of Japanese supermarkets found throughout Tokyo. They offer a variety of food items, snacks, and other products, and are known for their consistent quality and taste / Many Locations

 

DELICACY STORE 

Imahan Delicatessen / Delicatessen specializing in fried stuff and Japanese side dishes, bentos, salads and hors d'oeuvres, all made with flavorful, fresh ingredients / Lunch box around ¥1500 / Chou

Yuwaeru / Delivering natural and healthy food to modern people in Kuramae / Taito

3amours / A pioneer in natural wine / Shibuya

Tokyo Camii Halal Market / This is my go-to when I'm looking for rare ingredients / Shibuya

Yasai no Chikara / Specializing natural and healthy food / Koko

Teapond Kiyosumi-shirakawa Store / Charming tea shop / Koko

 

FOOD MARKETS

Azabudai Hills Market / Japan’s leading specialty store - a vibrant luxury food market / Minato 

Tsukji Outer Market / The “old” fish market. A visit to Tsukiji Outer Market is best combined with a fresh sushi breakfast or lunch at one of the local restaurants, which typically open from 5am in the morning to around noon or early afternoon / Chuo

Aoyama Farmers Market / Organic and local fare is readily available every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm / Shibuya

Marche of the sun / Japan's largest regular urban farmers' market always features more than 100 vendors from around the country. The market is held on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month from 10am to 4pm / Chou

Isetan Shinjuku / High end shopping mall. Amazing food court in the basement / Shinjuku

 

FLEA MARKET

Gokokuji Antique Market or Gokoku-ji Temple / Ceramic, glass, kokeshi, small things and a little bit clothing. Around 80 stalls. Mostly professionals / Every second Saturday of the month from 7am-3pm / Bunkyo

Oedo Antique Market / Maybe the best flea market in Tokyo with around 250 stalls. Mostly professionals / Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 9am-5pm / Chiyoda

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SELECTED SHOPPING

ITO BINDERY / The unmistakable precision and quality in craft / Sumida

Book & Sons / Art, books, beauty and soulfulness / Meguro

CIBONE / The store carries a well-curated range of lifestyle goods from fashion, furniture and art to jewellery, watches and beauty products / Shibuya

Desk Labo / A stationery lover’s dream come true, the shop is filled with a mix of stationery and trinkets sourced from all over Europe / Setagaya

Itoya / Everything in office supplies / Ginza

Kakimori / Range of pens, inks and letter sets / Taito

Shibuya Publishing & Booksellers Main Store / Talk events by writers, photographers, and other publishing professionals are held frequently / Shibuya

stacks bookstore / Specializing in zines and collections of works by domestic and international artists / Chiyoda

à côté / The name of the store comes from the French word meaning "next to" or "nearby". As well as daily necessities, they sell natural wine and hold tasting events / Shibuya

Forager / Have fun discussing your flower needs with Chi-ko. After shopping, why not grab a coffee next-door at Paddlers / Shibuya

Tsutaya Books Daikan-yama / Charming shop with a large selection of books, musik and more / Shibuya

Jimbocho Book Town / A Story of Antiquarian Books and Publishing / Chiyoda

Ogura Clock Shop / Vintage watch / Chou

G.B.Gafas SHIBUYA / Optician / Shibuya

Eguchi Store / Vintage watch / Shibuya

HIGH TIDE Store / Specializing in office supplies and stationery / Shibuya

Union Coffee / A barista’s dream come true, Union Coffee is spread across two separate shops: one selling tea and coffee beans, and another selling such a comprehensive range of coffee and brewing equipment / Located: Kappabashi Kitchen Street / Taito

Kanaya Brush / Here you’ll find a vast selection of artisanal brushes / Located: Kappabashi Kitchen Street / Taito

Kama-Asa Shoten / The fine craftsmanship of Japanese knives and mandolin knives / Located: Kappabashi Kitchen Street / Taito

BULLPEN / Furniture and general merchandise store. The store has forged relationships with craftsmen and artists in Japan and abroad and is known for its discerning eye for quality / Shibuya

Nishikan Honten / Specializing in cutlery, pruning shears and plastering tools / Chou 

Shoyeido Ningyocho Store / Flavours fragrances and aroma store / Chou 

戸田屋商店 日本橋人形町 / Unique small shop with kitchen equipment and a large assortment of wickerwork / Chou

 

SHOPPING

Dover Street Market Ginza / High-end designer line and luxury shopping / Chou

Porter Ginza / Highly recognized Japanese brand that has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of bags, backpacks and accessories / Located: Dover Street Market Ginza / Chou

Muji Flagship Store / Discover simple, functional, and high-quality homeware, clothing & lifestyle essentials / Chou

Visvim General Store / Menswear shop. Hiroki Nakamura, the founder and creative force behind the cult Japanese brand. The store are housed in two renovated detached houses with a stylish garden / Meguro

and wander Marunouchi / Outdoor clothing and equipment shop / Chiyoda

 

SECOND HAND

RAGTAG / Specialising in secondhand designer clothing for men and women / Many Locations

AMORE Vintage AOYAMA / Carefully curated luxury vintage bags / Shibuya

Komehyo Shinjuku / Carefully curated luxury vintage bags / Many Locations 

QOO / Carefully curated luxury vintage bags / Shibuya

 

INTERIOR DESIGN / CRAFTMANSHIP / TABLEWARE

Pejite / Ceramics, tableware and elegant Japanese craftsmanship. Highly recommended / Minato

Tool Shop Nobori or Douguya Nobori / Ceramic, glassware and wooden tableware. You can find tools that improve your quality of life here / Taito

Proto / The shop specializes in selling unique and distinctive pottery pieces, mainly crafted by young and emerging artists, offering items that you won’t find in other stores / Taito

Yumiko Iihoshi Porcelain / A clean tableware brand designed and produced by an artist Yumiko Iihoshi / Shibuya

Hakujitsu / Unique Japanese refined antiques and contemporary art shop / Taito

SyuRo / Traditions & craftsmanship of Japan, together with welfare Designer products created for long-life use / Taito

Ikoi. / Cute little antique shop & café / Taito

Lost and Found Tokyo Store / High-quality tableware, especially its Fine Bone China collection, used by many restaurants and hotels worldwide / Shibuya

Antique Life Jin II / Little antique shop with plenty to explore, if you’re on a tight budget this can be a great place to find a small treasure of your own / Setagaya

base FUURO / An art shop of Japanese contemporary artists. Mainly handles pottery, glass and objects / Toshima

AELU / A gallery specialising in Japanese and international ceramics / Shibuya

FU WA RI / Matcha bowls / Located: Kappabashi Kitchen Street / Taito

 

PARKS

Koishikawa Korakuen / Is arguably the most beautiful Japanese landscape garden in Tokyo / Bunkyo

Hamarikyu Gardens / Attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo / Chuo

Tōgō Shrine / Tōgō Heihachirō, who led Japan to victory in the Russo-Japanese War, is enshrined as the "God of Victory and Sincerity." There is also a garden with a pond and a circular garden with lush greenery / Shibuya

Yoyogi Park / Along with the Imperial Palace, it is one of the two most popular running spots in Tokyo. The secret to its popularity is that you can run in an environment surrounded by greenery, away from the hustle and bustle of Harajuku / Shibuya

 

ART GALLERIES

Ginza Graphic Gallery / The exhibition in the basement space, where new work by Yagi comes face to face with masterpiece / Ginza

Licht / Art gallery and lots of unique furniture / Meguro

Lurf MUSEUM / A museum that mainly focuses on exhibitions / Shibuya

Gallery Claska / Art gallery / Minato

 

MUSEUMS

Nezu Museum / Art Museum. Home of a diverse collection of Japanese and Asian premodern art. Beautiful garden with teahouse. Highly recommended / Minato

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum / Former residence of Prince Asaka — a beautiful home filled with details and a garden with teahouse / Check the website for openings, sometimes closed when they change the exhibition / Minato

teamLab Planets / A super modern museum for the new generation combining digital art and the beauty of nature / Reserve tickets in advance / Koko

teamLab Borderless / A super modern museum with a world of artworks / Reserve tickets in advance / Minato 

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT / A modern art museum designed by architect Tadao Ando and fashion designer Issey Miyake / Minato

Artizon Museum / Art Museum with works by Manet, Picasso & Rotho / Future Exhibitions — Claude Monet: Questioning Nature 7 February - 24 May 2026 / Chou

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum / Art Museum. Works from famous artists in their permanant collection, like a Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Miro etc. has an exciting line up of exhibitions / Taito

The Sumida Hokusai Museum / This striking modern museum is dedicated to the life and work of ukiyo-e print master Hokusai / Sumida

 

TEMPLES

Meiji Jingu / Surrounded by a lush green forest right. Tokyo's most revered Shinto shrine / Shibuya

Senso-ji / Also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. Is the oldest temple in Tokyo / Taito

Shibuya Hikawa Shrine / The 13,000 sq. feet temple grounds are designated as a protected forest. The magnificent Platanus and Zelkova trees are the main attractions / Shibuya

Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine / This verdant shrine sits in an oasis of greenery in the heart of the city / Shibuya

Yasukuni Shrine / The shrine was founded in 1869 with the purpose of enshrining those who have died in war for their country and sacrificed their lives to help build the foundation for a peaceful Japan / Chiyoda

 

SIGHTSEEING

Imperial Palace / The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family / Chiyoda

Shibuya Scramble Crossing / Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing / Shibuya

Shibuya Sky / Located at the top of the Shibuya Scramble Square building, offers breathtaking 360° views of Tokyo. At 229 meters (754 feet) high. Most beautiful after sunset / Reserve tickets in advance / Shibuya

Kappabashi Kitchen Tools Street / Kappabashi kitchen town has all your cooking needs, from Japanese knives and crockery to plastic food models and more / Minato

Tokyo City View / Panoramic city view from a 52nd floor indoor tower / Minato

Tokyo Tower / Soaring above the city, Tokyo Tower is the second tallest structure in Japan after the 2012 completion of Tokyo Skytree tower. With a design based on Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower, Tokyo’s version stands 13-meters taller than its more famous rival / Minato

Tokyo Skytree / A one-of-a-kind panoramic view at heights of 350 and 450 meters / Sumida

Omoide Yokocho / Cosy arcade with colourful lanterns, lots of tourist, yakitori, tiny restaurants and bars / Shinjuku

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho / Tiny street with lanterns and small izakaya pubs and restaurants / No photo! / Shibuya

Golden Gai / Around 280 tiny bars fit into a tight six-row block of alleys, seating only five or six persons at a time / Shinjuku

Azabudai Hills / One of the most ambitious urban redevelopment projects in Tokyo. It's also home to the new teamLab Borderless digital art museum, public art installations as well as numerous restaurants and retail stores. Enjoy the view over Tokyo from the observation deck which is free / Minato

 

MEMBERS CLUB

Soho House Tokyo / Situated in the Aoyama district – close to Omotesando – Soho House Tokyo will be set across four floors. Set to open in early 2026 / Minato 

 

CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Meguro River / The Meguro River meanders nearly 8 kilometers through several chic neighborhoods before emptying into Tokyo Bay / Meguro

 

SPA / WELLNESS

SOJYU spa / Human well-being / Located: Yuen Betti Date / Satagaya

Onsen One Day Trip Tokyo / A Hakone hot spring in Tokyo / Soothe your soul in the indoor bath that overlooks a courtyard or in the outdoor bath with its hinoki cypresses. Enjoy this respite away from the bustle of the city and the preoccupations of daily life / Located: Yuen Betti Date / Satagaya

Shibuya Saunas / Sauna facility features nine sauna rooms and four water baths, making it the apogee of urban saunas / Shibuya

Daikoku-Yu / A public bathhouse that opened its doors five decades ago / Sumida

Kairyo-yu / A storied public bathhouse running for over a century. Renovated with a modern design / Shibuya

Sengokuyu / This long-established bathhouse is adored by the local community. The facilities include herbal and massage baths, and the cleanliness of the building is another factor that makes it so popular / Shibuya

Tatsumiyu / Public bathhouse / Koko

 

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