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About Nakameguro
Although Nakameguro is popular among fashionable Japanese, there are no so-called tourist attractions in the area, so there is no need to visit unless you have a purpose in mind.
However, as Japanese celebrities and entertainers like to show up in Nakameguro, there are many fashionable stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, beauty salons, and other places with a good atmosphere.
It is also an upscale residential area that ranks high every year in Japan’s “Best Places to Live” rankings.
There are many fashionable, cute ladies and well-dressed men walking the streets, so it will be fun just to watch them.
Also, Nakameguro has a high level of gourmet food.
Although it is a small area, there are six Michelin-starred restaurants (five of them are Japanese-style restaurants).
There is also the The Roastery, the flagship store of Starbucks, which has only six stores in the world.
If you are an “advanced traveler to Tokyo” (i.e., this is your third or more visit to Tokyo), this is the area I would recommend.
The Meguro River is famous for its cherry blossoms.
Brief History
This area was a farming area in ancient and medieval times.
From the 12th to 15th century, the area was ruled by the Meguro clan, which is said to have given the area the name “Meguro”.
In modern times, the area remained a farming village and a small industrial area, but with the opening of the Tokyu Toyoko Line in 1927 and the construction of Naka-Meguro Station, it rapidly developed into a residential and commercial area, which was accelerated by the opening of the Hibiya subway line in 1964.
In the 1990s, stores offering sophisticated fashion (apparel and sundries), interior goods, galleries, and cafes with a great atmosphere began to accumulate in the area, which, together with neighboring Daikanyama and Ebisu, has been redeveloped into one of Tokyo’s most fashionable areas.
Nearby Excursions
Nakameguro is close to Shibuya, Daikanyama, and Ebisu, so it would be more efficient to visit them together.
In particular, Daikanyama and Ebisu are only about 700 meters and 1 km away, respectively, and can be reached on foot.
Recommendation
Enjoy strolling and eating.
Strolling
There are many cafes and restaurants with a great atmosphere mainly along the Meguro River.
This is the perfect place for a date.
Eat
Although a bit pricey, there are many restaurants with good taste and atmosphere to enjoy.
Access to Nakameguro / Data
Nakameguro Station
Train lines
– Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
– Tokyu-Toyoko Line
Entertainment
Cherry blossom viewing
Along the Meguro River, which runs north-south on the east side of Nakameguro Station, there are approximately 800 cherry trees lining a 4-km stretch during the cherry blossom season.
It is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, so if you are in Tokyo around the end of March or early April, it is a good idea to visit.
You can also enjoy the fantastic cherry blossoms lit up at night.
However, be prepared for the streets and stores to be extremely crowded during the season.
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Shopping
Nakameguro Koukashita
This is an unusually long and narrow commercial facility that stretches about 700 meters under the elevated railway viaduct of the Tokyu/Toyoko Line, centered on Nakameguro Station.
There are about 30 fashionable and high-level stores, mainly restaurants, as well as fashion, sundry goods, and bookstores.
| 住所 | 1-chome, 2-chome, 3-chome, Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo |
| アクセス | Short walk from “Nakameguro” station on each line |
| 休日 | Open every day |
| 時間 | Varies from store to store, but most restaurants are open from 11:00 to 23:00. |
| URL | https://nakame-koukashita.tokyo |
Eat
STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO
This is one of only six Starbucks flagship stores in the world.
The other five are located in the United States (Seattle, New York, Chicago), Italy (Milan), and China (Shanghai).
This is the first Starbucks store in the world to have a building designed and constructed from the ground floor to the fourth floor, which is an atrium.
The exterior was designed by Kengo Kuma, a leading Japanese architect who designed the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.
At STARBUCKS RESERVE® on the first floor, customers can enjoy a variety of menu items not available at other stores.
It is recommended to try communicating with the first-class baristas and comparing coffee drinks.
The Italian bakery “Princi®” is also located on the first floor (established together with).
The second floor is home to “Teavana™,” which specializes in teas, the third floor is a bar called “ARRIVIAMO™ BAR” that serves cocktails and other alcoholic beverages, and the top four floors are home to “AMU TOKYO,” a lounge that hosts a variety of events.
The third and fourth floors are also used as lounges.
The third and fourth floors have terrace seating overlooking the Meguro River, which is very comfortable on sunny days in good weather.
The price is about twice as expensive as a regular Starbucks, but it is worth the trip.
However, it is always crowded, especially on weekends and holiday afternoons when the waiting time can be over an hour.
You can get in early in the morning or at night without waiting too long.
STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO
This is one of only six Starbucks flagship stores in the world. The other five are located in the United States (Seattle, New York, Chicago), Italy (Milan), and China (Shanghai). This is the first Starbucks store in the world to have a building designed and constructed from the ground floor to the fourth floor, which […]
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| Address | 2-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access | 14-minute walk from Nakamegur[…] |
| Tel | 03-6417-0202 |
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