See/Do:

Harajuku - Takeshita Street
Iconic street known for trendy fashion and quirky shops.

Roppongi
Famous for its nightlife and art scene, including the Mori Art Museum and Roppongi Hills.

Omotesando
A tree-lined avenue with luxury boutiques, architecture, and stylish cafes.

Akihabara – If you wanna get a little freaky
The go-to place for all things electronics, anime, and gaming.

Underground Markets/Groceries near Train Stations
You’ll find food samples, hot meals, desserts, and souvenirs in many locations, especially in Shinjuku, where there is a huge one.

Maison Hermes – Hermes Art Gallery in Ginza
Located on the top floor of an all-glass store designed by Renzo Piano.
Website: Maison Hermes Ginza

Temples
Don’t miss the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and Zojo-ji Temple near Tokyo Tower.

Kitanomaru Gardens
A peaceful garden near the Imperial Palace, perfect for a relaxing stroll.

Kokyo Gaien National Garden
The outer gardens of the Imperial Palace are beautiful, great for walking!

Sumida Hokusai Museum
A museum dedicated to the famous ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai.

21_21 Design Site
A museum of contemporary design, located in Roppongi.

Ginza Music Bar
Cozy bar in Ginza offering live music.

Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
Enjoy a tea flight and a crash course in Japanese tea culture.
Instagram: @sakurai_tea

Imperial Palace
Home to the Japanese imperial family, set in expansive gardens.

Golden Gai
A unique drinking area in Shinjuku with narrow alleys and tiny bars, each with its own theme.

Visit OPEN BOOK - Serves only Lemon Sours but unique concept of a tiny library/bar. Find locals reading books here while drinking/standing.

Restaurants

Narisawa World’s 50 Best Restaurant [per Time Out]
Known for innovative Japanese cuisine.
Website: Narisawa

Matoi Ginza — Ginza, Wagyu Steak
Chef Keiji Matoba’s restaurant, previously the food director at Aman properties.

Uogashi Nihon-Ichi (Standing Sushi Bar) — Shinjuku
Famous for some of the best sushi in Tokyo and a bit difficult to find so put in the exact address.
Address: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−12−12 河西ビル 1F

Yakumo Saryo – Breakfast Tea Ceremony or Dinner Omakase
A beautiful tea ceremony experience.
Website: Yakumo Saryo

Jojoen Yakiniku – Tokyo Operacity Bldg 53F
Known for Matsusaka beef and amazing views.
Website: Jojoen

Maguro Mart – Nakano Station
A hidden gem for fresh sushi and tuna.

Imafuku – Minato
Michelin-rated shabu and sukiyaki with Miso Ramen.
Website: Imafuku

Sawada – Chuo, Omakase Sushi Spot
Strict no photos policy and six seats only. Book in advance.
Website: Sawada

Sugalabo – Minato
French-Japanese fine dining with a focus on truffles.

Shima – Chuo
Order their Wagyu sandwiches for lunch or dinner.

Pizza Marumo – Shibuya
Serves Tokyo style Pizza. Make sure to book a reservation. Weird to have pizza in Japan but their dairy is so good that their italian food and their pizza is amazing

Ginza Music Bar
Cozy bar with live music in Ginza.

Ete – Shibuya
French restaurant, great for dessert. Book in advance.

Grandfather’s Bar – Shibuya
Classic 70s record bar with an owner who plays vinyl records.

Wineshop Flow – Shibuya
Excellent wine selection in a cozy atmosphere.

Maguro to Shari – Shibuya & Roppongi
Offers different sized bowls for high quality tuna. Very casual and you order on a screen but the chef will prepare everything in front of you.

Cafes

Kagurachaka
Serves 8 different matcha bitterness levels for ice cream. Good place to buy matcha powder as well. Serves lattes. If you are a matcha lover this is a must try.

Bongen Coffee
A peaceful café with a focus on high-quality coffee. Probably my favorite coffee shop in Tokyo with high quality coffee beans. This is not really a place to sit at since seating is very limited and the cafe itself is tiny. Make sure to grab their “Monaka” which is a red bean filled pastry. Go early since the line gets very long.

Koffee Mameya – Omotesando
A stylish café that also sells coffee-related clothing.
Instagram: @koffeemameya

L’ambre – Shinjuku
Known for its coffee and elegant vibe.

The Matcha Tokyo – Omotesando
Specializing in all things matcha.

Tokyo Little House – Minato
A cozy spot for coffee in a homely atmosphere.

Onibus Coffee
A trendy coffee shop that roasts its own beans.
Instagram: @onibuscoffee

Onden Coffee – Omotesando
An elegant café serving great coffee.

Ogawa Coffee
A famous Japanese coffee chain with an international following.
Instagram: @ogawacoffee

Shop

Shimokitazawa
A neighborhood for vintage shopping, with a mix of European, US, and Japanese pieces.

Kapital Denim
Known for their unique, handcrafted denim pieces.
Instagram: @kapital_official

Kith Tokyo – Jingumae, Shibuya
Popular streetwear store with stylish collections.
Instagram: @kith

Dover Street Market – Ginza
A high-end concept store with a curated selection of fashion and art.
Instagram: @doverstreetmarket

Portration – Shibuya
A hidden gem for vintage lovers in Tokyo.

Visvim – Flagship Store, Tokyo
Premium menswear and footwear with a mix of Japanese and Western styles.
Instagram: @visvim

Other Eats

7/11, Family Mart, Lawson – Any and all food
Especially the Egg Sando, a must-try!

Umeshu – Plum Wine
Enjoy it with or without soda.

Strong Zero – Alcoholic beverage
A favorite drink with a strong punch.

Shawarmas
Popular and surprisingly delicious in Tokyo.

Okonomiyaki
Savory Japanese pancake filled with various toppings.

Hibiki Whiskey
A smooth, top-tier Japanese whiskey.