Saturdays NYC Tokyo
The Tokyo branch of the New York City based surf brand Saturdays. Even if their clothes are not your thing go there for a coffee and sit in the back patio which has a great view over the suburbs of Daikanyama.
The Tokyo branch of the New York City based surf brand Saturdays. Even if their clothes are not your thing go there for a coffee and sit in the back patio which has a great view over the suburbs of Daikanyama.
This is for sure one of my top places in Tokyo. Three interlinked buildings filled with art books, magazine, literature, DVDs and music. I’ve spent hours here reading, sitting around and enjoying the place – and as it is open for a long time it is perfect for the first jetlagged days in Tokyo.
A small book store dedicated to out-of-print books right next to Nakameguro river.
If you are in the area be sure to visit this traditional house and garden (it’s close to the Daikanyama station). Right after you can follow the street downhill and you’ll end up at the Nakameguro river.
A spatious clothing store right next to Nakameguro river. Mostly workwear, sportswear and hiking clothes.
Nicely curated selection of music and clothes. You can also get coffee there.
A nice building in Daikanyama with a gallery and coffee place located inside.
A nice coffee shop in Nakameguro. They also serve great cake.
The flagship store of Traveler’s notebooks.
Located in Daikanyama this place serves great (and huge) sandwiches.
Afuri was my go-to ramen chain in Toyko. At the end of my stay in Tokyo I was living quite close to this one, so I’ve frequented this the most. While the others have a basket for your belongings (like many places in Tokyo), this one has a rack. Read a little bit more in the note about the shop in Harajuku.
A lovely vegetarian cafe/restaurant in Nakameguro.
Lovely small coffee place and roastery in Nakameguro close to the train station. It’s hard to pick a favorite coffee place in Toyko as there are so many, but this is the one place I took everyone to who visited me. You can sit outside next to the counter on the ground floor or go upstairs, sit at the big table and watch the trains go by.
A lovely (Scandinavian) coffee place in Nakameguro. The interior is very nice with lots of natural light coming in. I’ve been there only once at the end of my stay, but wished I’ve discovered this place earlier.
Great pizza place in Nakameguro with only two options: margherita or marinara. That’s it. But this was the best pizza I had in Japan.
A small bakery and breakfast place in Nakameguro.
A nice cocktail bar in Ebisu with a very friendly barkeeper. If you are looking for an alternative: Bar Track is not far and is a little bit more casual.
This bar is filled with vinyl records. Have a drink while listing to a great selection of Jazz, Blues and Soul played by owner Kobayashi-san. There is a sign asking for people not to talk too loudly (which is a general good advice for Japan).
This small bar in Ebisu is one of my favorite places in Tokyo: great whiskey selection, helpful staff and I loved the music they were playing.