Guidebook for Toshima-ku

Ruki And Friends
Ruki And Friends
Guidebook for Toshima-ku

Food Scene

A nice cafe with great sandwiches (with a delicate Japanese twist!) A slow quiet afternoon sit will give you peace for your crazy trip in Tokyo!!!! Operating Hours: Sun to Fri 8:30 am to 8:00 pm & Sat 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Cafe Goto
3-chōme-51-2 Minamiōtsuka
A nice cafe with great sandwiches (with a delicate Japanese twist!) A slow quiet afternoon sit will give you peace for your crazy trip in Tokyo!!!! Operating Hours: Sun to Fri 8:30 am to 8:00 pm & Sat 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Hokkaido cuisine....sounds crazy but you got to admit, Japanese up North really knows how to cook!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
北海道料理 三平
2-chōme-42-3 Minamiōtsuka
Hokkaido cuisine....sounds crazy but you got to admit, Japanese up North really knows how to cook!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
Yet another Yakitori house and very very traditional and inexpensive!!! Dig in guys!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
Torimasa
2-chōme-29-1 Kitaōtsuka
Yet another Yakitori house and very very traditional and inexpensive!!! Dig in guys!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
Good old Starbucks....making them fresh everyday!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
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Starbucks
7-chōme-1-1 Ueno
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Good old Starbucks....making them fresh everyday!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
One of the local Yakitori houses where inside is SMALL and CRAMPED. But hey! We are here for the local stuff...right??? Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm & Sun Close
伊勢元
2-chōme-29-8 Kitaōtsuka
One of the local Yakitori houses where inside is SMALL and CRAMPED. But hey! We are here for the local stuff...right??? Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm & Sun Close
This is AN EXPERIENCE!!!! A steakhouse where you order by the gram with a twist of a tiny Japanese style to it is a must try!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 11:00 am ~ 11:00 pm
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Ikinari Steak
2-chōme-40-13 Ikebukuro
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This is AN EXPERIENCE!!!! A steakhouse where you order by the gram with a twist of a tiny Japanese style to it is a must try!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 11:00 am ~ 11:00 pm
Udon, Soba, Tempura, Rice.....all kinds of combination for you to select and what do you know it opens 24 hours!!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 24 Hours
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Fuji Soba
3-chōme-17-6 Higashijūjō
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Udon, Soba, Tempura, Rice.....all kinds of combination for you to select and what do you know it opens 24 hours!!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 24 Hours
The place to be with friends to literally DRINK YOURSELF OUT until the first train starts as they close at 5:00 AM!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 4:00 pm ~ 5:00 am
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Doma-Doma
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The place to be with friends to literally DRINK YOURSELF OUT until the first train starts as they close at 5:00 AM!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 4:00 pm ~ 5:00 am
I know if you are with a couple of friends, it's hard to decide what to eat, but this place will be able to satisfy everyone's expectation as they literally mixed Western and Japanese cuisine altogether in 1 location!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 11:00 am ~ 12:00 am
Maiami Patio Otsuka Kitaguchi
2-chōme-2-2 Kitaōtsuka
I know if you are with a couple of friends, it's hard to decide what to eat, but this place will be able to satisfy everyone's expectation as they literally mixed Western and Japanese cuisine altogether in 1 location!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 11:00 am ~ 12:00 am
You will see a line-up here everyday as long as it opens because they got GREAT FOOD & GREAT PRICE!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 11:30 am to 12:00 am & Sun Close
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Onigiri Bongo
2-chōme-26-3 Kitaōtsuka
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You will see a line-up here everyday as long as it opens because they got GREAT FOOD & GREAT PRICE!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 11:30 am to 12:00 am & Sun Close
Awwww....Royal Host, the place to be if you got jetlag or partied until 2:00 am!!!!! Best Western food with a delighted Japanese touch!!!! (Not to mention amazing service!!!) Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 6:00 am ~ 4:00 am
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Karaoke Hall Otsuka Ekimae Store
2-chōme-14-5 Kitaōtsuka
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Awwww....Royal Host, the place to be if you got jetlag or partied until 2:00 am!!!!! Best Western food with a delighted Japanese touch!!!! (Not to mention amazing service!!!) Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 6:00 am ~ 4:00 am
Conveyor belt sushi is the way to go!!!!! FRESH! AFFORDABLE! Compete for whoever can stack the most dishes!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 11:00 am ~ 11:00 pm
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Tenka-zushi Otsuka
2-chōme-15-8 Kitaōtsuka
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Conveyor belt sushi is the way to go!!!!! FRESH! AFFORDABLE! Compete for whoever can stack the most dishes!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 11:00 am ~ 11:00 pm
What are the odds of going to an Oyster/Beer Bar in Tokyo? Not a lot! Then you definitely should try this joint out along with their small traditional dishes!!!! Operating Hours: Tue to Sat 6:00 pm to 1:00 am & Sun to Mon 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Bakushuan
2-chōme-27-1 Kitaōtsuka
What are the odds of going to an Oyster/Beer Bar in Tokyo? Not a lot! Then you definitely should try this joint out along with their small traditional dishes!!!! Operating Hours: Tue to Sat 6:00 pm to 1:00 am & Sun to Mon 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
The craziest ramen place EVER!!! Lining up every night just to stand (with limited seats) to eat the most local ramen!!! If you are ever hungry in the middle of the night! Please go try this place!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 11:30 am ~ 2:00 am & Sun Close
HopeKen Honpo
2-chōme-14-8 Kitaōtsuka
The craziest ramen place EVER!!! Lining up every night just to stand (with limited seats) to eat the most local ramen!!! If you are ever hungry in the middle of the night! Please go try this place!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 11:30 am ~ 2:00 am & Sun Close

Drinks & Nightlife

Another cool music venue for some live music&small concerts!!! Do check out their website for schedule!!!! http://otsukadeepa.jp/
東京大塚Deepa
3-chōme-49-10 Minamiōtsuka
Another cool music venue for some live music&small concerts!!! Do check out their website for schedule!!!! http://otsukadeepa.jp/
A standing bar which you can start your night with a couple beers before heading out or before dinner!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 5:00 pm ~ 2:00 am
vivo daily stand 大塚店
2-chōme-12-6 Kitaōtsuka
A standing bar which you can start your night with a couple beers before heading out or before dinner!!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 5:00 pm ~ 2:00 am
I know.....it's a bit strange to go to a Brazilian restaurant in Japan BUT I have to say you have to check out their live Brazilian music...the mood is AMAZING!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 6:00 pm ~ 12:00 am
ブラジル
1-chōme-33-19 Kitaōtsuka
I know.....it's a bit strange to go to a Brazilian restaurant in Japan BUT I have to say you have to check out their live Brazilian music...the mood is AMAZING!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 6:00 pm ~ 12:00 am
This bar has all kinds of self-made food that you should try along with their drinks. A pretty neat spot!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 7:00 pm ~ 4:00 am
Bar Moo
2-chōme-2-29 Kitaōtsuka
This bar has all kinds of self-made food that you should try along with their drinks. A pretty neat spot!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 7:00 pm ~ 4:00 am
This place got all kinds of exotic food and beer that you can find around town!!! Check out if you got a thing for specialty stuff!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 6:00 pm ~ 4:00 am
Bar&kitchen UD
1-chōme-14-9 Kitaōtsuka
This place got all kinds of exotic food and beer that you can find around town!!! Check out if you got a thing for specialty stuff!!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 6:00 pm ~ 4:00 am
If you want to try to get a taste of the Japanese Underground Music, then you are up for this place as it's a small basement venue with lots of great bands to enjoy your night!!!! http://hearts-web.net/plus/
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If you want to try to get a taste of the Japanese Underground Music, then you are up for this place as it's a small basement venue with lots of great bands to enjoy your night!!!! http://hearts-web.net/plus/
An easy bar which can be a good mix of people from locals to foreigners just wanted to enjoy a short night (Since you don't want to miss the last train home) It can be a good place to start the night if you plan to party until the train starts again at 5:00 AM!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm & Sun Close
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Bar Speak Easy
2-chōme-14-1 Kitaōtsuka
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An easy bar which can be a good mix of people from locals to foreigners just wanted to enjoy a short night (Since you don't want to miss the last train home) It can be a good place to start the night if you plan to party until the train starts again at 5:00 AM!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sat 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm & Sun Close

Shopping

It's cool to check out this second-hand store when sometimes they got some real vintage stuff going on!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Tampopo House Otsuka
2-chōme-16-9 Kitaōtsuka
It's cool to check out this second-hand store when sometimes they got some real vintage stuff going on!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
A place for everything you need as this supermarket is huge with a couple floors of shopping space including ¥100 Store!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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The Daiso
2-chōme-24-20 Kitaōtsuka
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A place for everything you need as this supermarket is huge with a couple floors of shopping space including ¥100 Store!!! Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Essentials

This is just for emergency which I hope no guest of mine will get to use this....
Sugamo Police Station
1-chōme-15-15 Kitaōtsuka
This is just for emergency which I hope no guest of mine will get to use this....
Simply a place for you to send postcards and maybe sending some of your heavier souvenirs back home before you head back. Operating Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Ōtsukaekimae Post Office
2-chōme-25-6 Kitaōtsuka
Simply a place for you to send postcards and maybe sending some of your heavier souvenirs back home before you head back. Operating Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Getting Around

The Yamanote Line, our closes station and the busiest line in Tokyo...Closes at approximately 12:30 am and starts again everyday at 4::30 am....Hence DON'T MISS THE LAST TRAIN!!!!
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Otsuka Station
3-chōme-33-1 Minamiōtsuka
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The Yamanote Line, our closes station and the busiest line in Tokyo...Closes at approximately 12:30 am and starts again everyday at 4::30 am....Hence DON'T MISS THE LAST TRAIN!!!!
A sudden urge or planned trip to drive around in Japan??? This place is 24 hours!!!! And you can rent a car anytime you want (as long as you have your international drivers' license and having someone who can speak a little Japanese) Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 24 Hours
NIPPON Rent-A-Car Otsuka ekimae Sales Office
1-chōme-20-7 Kitaōtsuka
A sudden urge or planned trip to drive around in Japan??? This place is 24 hours!!!! And you can rent a car anytime you want (as long as you have your international drivers' license and having someone who can speak a little Japanese) Operating Hours: Mon to Sun 24 Hours