An extremely peaceful and well-maintained shrine. Come here to get away from the hustle and bustle and appreciate some culture and religion.
What a great place to hang out, chill have a coffee and read. One of the best book shops I've ever visited. it's open everyday until 2am so no need to hurry
10,000+ records collected over 40 years by the owner and solo bartender! Ultra chill vibe. All drinks are 500 yen including many different whiskies and pour over coffee made carefully. Diverse crowd.
Sip a drink, enjoy the view, and realize you're nowhere near as cool as Bill Murray in Lost in Translation.
Fantastic modern-art museum. Large building that houses special exhibits and a rotating selection of its collection. If you want to get a taste of avant-garde Tokyo, this is the place for you.
This way-too-cool bike-surfshop cum café tucked in a Harajuku lane serves really good coffee. Sandwiches are hearty meals with fries and salad. Really nice place to just 'zone out' from the crowd.
Fantastic view from this mountain. A very enjoyable hike. Do you dare take the chair lift? It's exhilarating!
The chiffon cake here is superb! Very light and airy. Iced milk tea is good as well, plus they use pretty cups for coffee and tea. Japanese menu only so download a translate app before coming.
great selection of both young and established designers from around the world 💪🏻 art work and installations too.
Everyone who has gone to Tokyo has told me that this pizza is stellar. They are not wrong. Living in NYC we get tons of great pizza but man, this is maybe the best I've ever had. Get the Margherita.
Amazing assortment of drinks, personally a big fan of the Cachaça Martinez, but give the bartender an idea of what you like and they will hook you up with a drink that works.
Mike Ross (a Street Fighter World Champion !!) told me (via Twitter) this is where the pros play. Head downstairs, try to look like you belong & prepare to get your ass kicked. I barely won one round.
Head up to the 4th floor (?) to find the ¥10 Super Street Fighter 2 machines. There's only four of them so be patient!
Awesome hipster-esque vintage / antiques store. Don't miss the room in the back left with vintage American flags, patches, etc
Seek out the biggest fish head you can find and take a photo with it. If you can beat this one, tweet me @dens.
Yes, full of tourists. And yes, every one of your friends told you to go here. It's batshit crazy in a way you won't see batshit crazy in the US. Maybe get super cranked before you go.
Must-go: retro gaming mecca; bring yen to play the arcade games upstairs. Getting lost in Akiba & then stumbling into this spot was the moment that got me to quit my job to go off to start foursquare.
Just be prepared to tell them one or two flavors/spirits you like and prepare to be amazed. The gin and ginger combo I had was phenomenal. They also serve little snacks while you drink.
The Tadao Ando–designed structure—it’s virtually identical to 21_21 Design Sight, which sits next door—gives an unexpected sleek aesthetic to the organic Italian trattoria. Read more.
