Guidebook for Minato-ku
Drinks & Nightlife
Chic, hidden, dimly lit library bar. Great for a night out with a group of friends or find a corner with a special someone. There is an intimate outdoor rooftop. Try the fresh fruit cocktails.
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2-chōme-15-12 NishiazabuChic, hidden, dimly lit library bar. Great for a night out with a group of friends or find a corner with a special someone. There is an intimate outdoor rooftop. Try the fresh fruit cocktails.
Local spot for the established fashion set. Great atmosphere, tasty drinks and friendly staff. It can get pretty lively later into the evening.
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2-chōme-12-35 KitaaoyamaLocal spot for the established fashion set. Great atmosphere, tasty drinks and friendly staff. It can get pretty lively later into the evening.
Speakeasy vibes. Hard to find but worth the effort. Enjoy fantastic whisky list while you take in Patrick Blanc's art piece the Vertical Garden.
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Speakeasy vibes. Hard to find but worth the effort. Enjoy fantastic whisky list while you take in Patrick Blanc's art piece the Vertical Garden.
An institution. Opened in 1964 making it Japan's oldest soul bar. Play your favorite tune on the vintage 50's 7'' vinyl while enjoying the signed memorabilia of the likes of Al Green and Sam Cooke.
Soul Bar George's
1-chōme-10-7 NishiazabuAn institution. Opened in 1964 making it Japan's oldest soul bar. Play your favorite tune on the vintage 50's 7'' vinyl while enjoying the signed memorabilia of the likes of Al Green and Sam Cooke.
Norwegian cafe/cocktail bar. What can I say? Great cocktails, great coffee, great staff, great atmosphere, with a mid-century design.
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Fuglen Tokyo
1-chōme-16-11 TomigayaNorwegian cafe/cocktail bar. What can I say? Great cocktails, great coffee, great staff, great atmosphere, with a mid-century design.
80s-90s era video games, manga, music and pop art are my favorite things. This bar has it all.
8bit Cafe
3-chōme-8-9 Shinjuku80s-90s era video games, manga, music and pop art are my favorite things. This bar has it all.
Koara is more of a mini club then your regular "DJ BAR", boosting an East Audio sound system that puts much larger clubs PA systems to shame. Fully stocked bar and some of Tokyo's finest DJs.
KOARA
1-chōme-13-15 JinnanKoara is more of a mini club then your regular "DJ BAR", boosting an East Audio sound system that puts much larger clubs PA systems to shame. Fully stocked bar and some of Tokyo's finest DJs.
I like how private you can be in public here. It’s your bar. It’s whatever you want to do or be here. Have a bath. Play the piano. Talk or be silent. Entertain or sleep. Anything goes.
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Bar Violet
3-chōme-11-11 ShinjukuI like how private you can be in public here. It’s your bar. It’s whatever you want to do or be here. Have a bath. Play the piano. Talk or be silent. Entertain or sleep. Anything goes.
Food Scene
A personal favorite. Deli style fare with a rotating menu. Creative set with a sister boutique upstairs selling all the local Tokyo men's fashion.
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Priya
5-chōme-2-25 HirooA personal favorite. Deli style fare with a rotating menu. Creative set with a sister boutique upstairs selling all the local Tokyo men's fashion.
Quiet outdoor terrace in the middle of Omotesando. Great little place to escape from the crowded streets and to sit outside if the weather is nice. A Constantly changing variety of cold press juices,
Omoto-sando
5-chōme-8-8 JingūmaeQuiet outdoor terrace in the middle of Omotesando. Great little place to escape from the crowded streets and to sit outside if the weather is nice. A Constantly changing variety of cold press juices,
Cafe Hoff
2-chōme-11-11 HatsudaiNew York style restaurant. Good food, nice atmosphere, spacious and great cocktails.
Some of the best coffee in town. It's a small outdoor kiosk, so it's convenient for a quick, top quality espresso fix. I stop by as part of my Saturday routine before I head to the UN Farmer's Market.
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ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS - Specialty Coffee Stand
1-chōme-19-8 DōgenzakaSome of the best coffee in town. It's a small outdoor kiosk, so it's convenient for a quick, top quality espresso fix. I stop by as part of my Saturday routine before I head to the UN Farmer's Market.
Sasha Kanetanaka. A modernised traditional Japanese cafe and restaurant in the heart of Omotesando, heralding a minimalist design by artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. A contemplative space, with attention to d
Kanetanaka
3-chōme-6-1 KitaaoyamaSasha Kanetanaka. A modernised traditional Japanese cafe and restaurant in the heart of Omotesando, heralding a minimalist design by artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. A contemplative space, with attention to d
The iconic jazz bar is simply the best to experience jazz, world, Latin and soul as live music at it’s finest. Presenting both legendary and contemporary musicians, the space is constantly positively
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Blue Note Tokyo
The iconic jazz bar is simply the best to experience jazz, world, Latin and soul as live music at it’s finest. Presenting both legendary and contemporary musicians, the space is constantly positively
One of my favorite Tomigaya chill out spots, which I always look forward to drinking a pint in while chatting with the lovely owner. The decor and lighting mean it’s always comfy no matter the time of
418 KAMIYAMA
4-18 KamiyamachōOne of my favorite Tomigaya chill out spots, which I always look forward to drinking a pint in while chatting with the lovely owner. The decor and lighting mean it’s always comfy no matter the time of
My go-to coffee shop because of the quality and consistency. I am always excited to go back each time - just as much as during the first few weeks it was open - and catch up with the lovely owners.
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Bear Pond Espresso
2-chōme-36-12 KitazawaMy go-to coffee shop because of the quality and consistency. I am always excited to go back each time - just as much as during the first few weeks it was open - and catch up with the lovely owners.
A perfect example of Tokyo extremes. An easy to miss cafe nestled in Akihabara (without maids or anime figures), it's an ironically relaxing oasis built between 2 train tracks on an abandoned platform
Platinum Fish Cafe
1-chōme-25-4 Kanda SudachōA perfect example of Tokyo extremes. An easy to miss cafe nestled in Akihabara (without maids or anime figures), it's an ironically relaxing oasis built between 2 train tracks on an abandoned platform
One of my personal favs. Local meeting spot for the local creative community. 90's hip hop lean, world class cocktails and amazing owner, Meg.
NARF
One of my personal favs. Local meeting spot for the local creative community. 90's hip hop lean, world class cocktails and amazing owner, Meg.
ORGANIC TABLE BY LAPAZ
3-chōme-38-11 JingūmaeGreat vibes and life-changing salads.
Allpress has a big setup in Tokyo. But the majority of its setup is devoted to roasting and honing its craft over here. Sometimes hard to get a seat. Best flat white in Tokyo.
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allpress esspresso
3-chōme-7-2 HiranoAllpress has a big setup in Tokyo. But the majority of its setup is devoted to roasting and honing its craft over here. Sometimes hard to get a seat. Best flat white in Tokyo.
Very cozy and charming French cafe. They have this particular coffee named 'Au Lait Glasse’. It is the best coffee I have ever tasted. I feel like I can’t be found here, as if I’m a ghost to the world
Cafe Les Jeux Grnie
5-chōme-9-5 MinamiaoyamaVery cozy and charming French cafe. They have this particular coffee named 'Au Lait Glasse’. It is the best coffee I have ever tasted. I feel like I can’t be found here, as if I’m a ghost to the world
I love to watch and listen to the birds sing while enjoying my coffee on the terrace with the backdrop of trees and buildings. Another example of Tokyo urban juxtaposition.
Thrush Cafe
1-chōme-1-1 ShirokanedaiI love to watch and listen to the birds sing while enjoying my coffee on the terrace with the backdrop of trees and buildings. Another example of Tokyo urban juxtaposition.
Everything Else
Stunning. A must visit. Housing the private collection of Nezu Kaichirō, it's breathtaking window into Japan's past.
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네즈 미술관
6-chōme-5-1 MinamiaoyamaStunning. A must visit. Housing the private collection of Nezu Kaichirō, it's breathtaking window into Japan's past.
Weekend event that has become a local institution of sorts where you can find organic farm-fresh produce. They also have a bunch of food trucks and even live music, as well.
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유엔 대학교
5-chōme-53-70 JingūmaeWeekend event that has become a local institution of sorts where you can find organic farm-fresh produce. They also have a bunch of food trucks and even live music, as well.
The extraordinary Hara Museum in Shinagawa is a must-visit, not only for a stellar curation of contemporary art exhibitions but for the museum structure itself. Built in 1938, it was previously the re
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하라 미술관
4-chōme-7-25 KitashinagawaThe extraordinary Hara Museum in Shinagawa is a must-visit, not only for a stellar curation of contemporary art exhibitions but for the museum structure itself. Built in 1938, it was previously the re
Legendary, of course. A breathtaking venue that invites some of the world's top artists to perform in a very intimate setting. Must be experienced.
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Billboard Live Tokyo
9-chōme-7-4 AkasakaLegendary, of course. A breathtaking venue that invites some of the world's top artists to perform in a very intimate setting. Must be experienced.
The central pond is massive and is especially beautiful when you can see reflections on it. You walk around the pond on stones that have been brought here from all over Japan. You walk different here.
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키요스미 정원
3-chōme-3-9 KiyosumiThe central pond is massive and is especially beautiful when you can see reflections on it. You walk around the pond on stones that have been brought here from all over Japan. You walk different here.
Imagine you're a ruminant mammal on a field, in need of nutritious grass. Here you will find that in the form of literature, from a great photography book or even great some propaganda works. Sitnsip.
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Cow Books Nakameguro
1-chōme-14-11 AobadaiImagine you're a ruminant mammal on a field, in need of nutritious grass. Here you will find that in the form of literature, from a great photography book or even great some propaganda works. Sitnsip.
This 600-year-old temple exudes a strong, powerful energy. There is a breathtaking view from Shiba Park overlooking both the temple and Tokyo tower. It’s a beautiful contrast of old and new.
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소원의샘
4-chōme-7-35 ShibakōenThis 600-year-old temple exudes a strong, powerful energy. There is a breathtaking view from Shiba Park overlooking both the temple and Tokyo tower. It’s a beautiful contrast of old and new.
Shopping
The world famous, the one label in Japan that carries weight in respected music communities around the world. You can ask any of the staff for their recommendations or simply for a 'selection'.
Jazzy Sport Music Shop Tokyo
3-chōme-17-7 GohongiThe world famous, the one label in Japan that carries weight in respected music communities around the world. You can ask any of the staff for their recommendations or simply for a 'selection'.