Meat Suzuki

A delicatessen located in Yanaka Ginza shopping street. The most popular item is the “Genki Menchikatsu” / 220 yen. Made from high-quality beef (Wagyu and Australian) and deep-fried in lard, the menchikatsu is crispy on the outside and very juicy inside, filled with the flavor of meat. It is good to buy it freshly made […]

Statue of Liberty

Copying the shape and size of the statue of liberty in Paris, France, the replica in Odaiba is made out of bronze. It sits facing the waterfront at Aqua City Odaiba. The 11 meter tall, 9 ton statue is about one third the size of the Statue of Liberty in New York. For whatever reason […]

Toyosu Market

Tokyo Ramen Street

Customers wait in line to eat at one of the 8 popular ramen shops that are setup here. A few of the shops are open in the morning, if you are inclined to eat ramen for breakfast.

DESERT SNOW Shimokitazawa

This secondhand clothing store mainly sells men’s clothing, including a wide variety of Ralph Lauren items. Prices are inexpensive. There are a total of six other stores in the same family in Shimokitazawa alone.

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 […]

DECKS Tokyo Beach

A massive shopping complex, located right next to Odaiba Kaihinkoen, that has over 90 shops and restaurants, and several amusement facilities. From the deck you can get an amazing view of Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Skytree. Night time is especially beautiful with illumination that stretches 200 meters in total.

PIERRE MARCOLINI Ginza Store

For selecting and roasting cocoa beans themselves and mixing them, the brand is known as one of the purveyors to the Belgian Royal Household. It is a popular chocolate shop to say the least. The shop in Ginza is the only PIERRE MARCOLINI shop with a cafe attached to it. Not only do they have […]

Senso-ji

The oldest temple in Tokyo.   Though the temple has the same characters as “Asakusa”, it is read “Senso-ji”, not “Asakusa-dera”. In the year 628, 2 fishermen (brothers), built Senso-ji to enshrine the the bodhisattva of mercy and salvation after going out to nearby Sumida River and catching a statue of the bodhisattva Kannon with […]

Tokyo Okashi Land

At this specialty shop are products from 3 of Japan’s largest snack makers 3 of Japan’s household snack makers (Calbee, Morinaga, Glico) merge in one specialty shop, selling limited edition snacks, or regionally produced limited edition snacks. You can even buy fried potato chips made right in that shop, or if you prefer sweets, freshly […]

Imperial Palace East Gardens (Observation of Inner Palace Grounds)

Part of the Edo Castle was turned into the Imperial Palace East Gardens when constructing the palace for the Emperor. It is necessary to register at Otemon (gate), but reservations in advance is not necessary and it’s free! *The inner grounds is massive, use the map below to get your bearings. Below are the main […]

Nezu Shrine

This venerable shrine is said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru (72-114), a legendary hero in ancient Japanese history, and has a history of more than 1,900 years. It is one of the ten shrines of Tokyo and often appears in period dramas on Japanese television. The shrine pavilion, built in 1706, is the […]

Kappabashi (Kitchenware) Street

The largest collection of 170 shops selling kitchenware, food samples, chef knives and more in Japan. The selections of items are so extensive, and of great quality, many of the customers are chefs. Having said that, there are many tourists and regular folks too, so if cooking is your passion, don’t miss it. The knives […]

Madame Tussauds Tokyo

Hollywood stars, famous sports athletes, musicians, historically important people, and others are on display as full bodied figures; over 60 personalities are on display. You can touch and take pictures with the figures.

Ariake Garden

The complex includes more than 200 stores and restaurants, the largest hot spring facility in Tokyo, and Japan’s largest theater-style event hall.

Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu

Formerly a shipbuilding dock, the multicomplex shopping area is a motif of 4 ships. Because it faces Tokyo Bay, presenting a beautiful view, visitors get a sense of openness or spaciousness. Over 180 shops are located inside including restaurants and cinema.

Yuyake Dandan

The staircase at the entrance (east side) of Yanaka Ginza shopping street is called Yuyake Dandan. It is located on a small hill, so on a clear day, you can see the beautiful sunset and the orange-colored city below. Although it is an ordinary place, it has a nostalgic atmosphere and is often used as […]

Kabuki-za

Originally built in 1889, this kabuki theater is the only theater in Japan made for Kabuki and was renovated in 2013. If you are unfamiliar with Kabuki then look it up on Wikipedia for better understanding. Built using Momoyama style architecture, the building is a majestic piece of work. The interior does not disappoint either, […]

LUMINE Yurakucho

A fashion building focused on apparel. There are cosmetics and general goods stores here too; a little something for everyone with a wide range of shops. And what’s nice is there are cafes and restaurants on each floor.

Tokyo Character Street

Over 20 shops sell character goods, from Pokemon, Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, and other Japanese characters to foreign ones such as Snoopy, Moomin, and more. Several goods limited to Tokyo Station can be found; not bad idea as a gift.

Monja Kura

The umami from the soup stock packs a punch thanks to the butter used to grill the monjayaki. The special broth and milk used to make a cream sauce style monjayaki is most popular, often calling for lines. The shop also deserves praise for the large volume of monjayaki compared to other shops.

Toyo Hyakkaten

Though labeled as a department store, it appears more run-down. Having said that, the garage has over 20 unique shops lined up from used clothing stores, general goods stores, a bicycle shop, nail art salon, and an event space – all with strong individual personalities and selling original goods. Here, visitors can catch a glimpse […]

JP Tower Kitte

Part of the post office building was preserved while others were remade and renovated into a shopping complex. From basement floor to the 6th floor, luxury brands, famous restaurants and cafes fill the space – roughly 100 shops. On the basement floor is KITTE GRANCHE, an area packed with shops from all over Japan selling […]

Shiseido Parlour Salon de Cafe

This famous cafe managed by the large cosmetics company, Shiseido, first opened its doors in 1902. The interior brims chic and elegance inviting an air of refinement. A dedicated kitchen for making handmade vanilla ice cream that goes harmoniously with the acidity of the strawberries for a refreshing strawberry parfait, the french toast (with honey […]

Namikiyabu Soba

A famous soba shop of towari soba – soba noodles made from 100% buckwheat flour. Regarded as having the saltiest soup broth in Tokyo, it is made over 1 week in advance, and deliciously elevates the flavor and aroma of the soba noodles.