16 Cool Things to Do in Tokyo on your Second Visit

Explore the Meguro River and Cafes of Nakameguro

Centered around the Meguro River, Nakameguro is a stylish neighborhood that’s packed with designer boutiques and restaurants. It’s an ideal place to stroll along the riverbank, with plenty of eclectic cafes where you can grab a drink or bite to eat. Sip on freshly brewed single origin coffee at Artless Craft Tea & Coffee, get a sweet treat at Premarche Gelateria or feast on Japanese whiskey in the night at Cabin.

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What to Eat and Drink in Nakameguro
Famous for cherry blossom flowers exploding over the river every spring, Nakameguro is a small section of a city that is best visited in any season…

Explore the Meguro River and Cafes of Nakameguro

Explore the Meguro River and Cafes of Nakameguro

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Walk the Streets of Roppongi at Night

With its international demographic and laid-back bars, Roppongi has a completely different nightlife atmosphere from the high-energy streets of Shinjuku. It’s a great place to wander at night, with plenty of unique watering holes where you can grab a drink along the way. Sample rare Japanese whiskeys at the Scottish-inspired bar Cask Strength or be treated to a unique cocktail by the skilled mixologists at Bar Gen Yamamoto.

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Nightlife in Roppongi
Going out in Roppongi is unlike any other neighborhood in Tokyo. The clientele are decidedly international and more often than not the common language is English…

Walk the Streets of Roppongi at Night

Walk the Streets of Roppongi at Night

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Discover the Architecture of Aoyama

One of Tokyo’s most affluent neighborhoods, Aoyama is renowned for its striking buildings designed by some of the world’s most famous architects. Beginning at the Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station, you can stroll past the Coop Olympia and Villa Bianca that were built in the 1960s, then visit the Omotesando Hills underground shopping mall designed by Tadao Ando. Also of note is the mesh-inspired TOD’s Omotesando Building and the crystal-like Prada boutique.

Discover the Architecture of Aoyama

Discover the Architecture of Aoyama

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Go Vintage Shopping in Ura-Harajuku

Renowned for its fashion culture, Harajuku is also home to a large number of vintage clothing stores where you can pick up everything from antique jackets to one-of-a-kind dresses. The vibrant laneways are home to iconic vintage stores such as Santa Monica Harajuku and APOLLO, which specializes in British high-fashion brands and European military items. Head to KINSELLA for quirky finds or the CHICAGO Harajuku Omotesando Store for vintage Levis, retro dresses and Japanese yukatas.

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Harajuku: Tokyo's Second Hand and Vintage Scene
Harajuku, long considered the mecca of fashion in Tokyo, is one of the city’s most colorful shopping destinations and intertwined with vibrant laneways…

Go Vintage Shopping in Ura-Harajuku

Go Vintage Shopping in Ura-Harajuku

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Start your Morning in Style in Oku-Shibuya

If you want to start the day with a hearty breakfast or lazy brunch, head to the bakeries and cafes that cluster in Oku-Shibuya. Settle in for a coffee and American-style breakfast at the 1950s-style Buy Me Stand or pick up baked goods such as handmade pastries and red bean buns from 365 Days. Hotel Koe does a delicious (and affordable) buffet breakfast, as does the Public House restaurant at Hotel Mets Shibuya.

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Breakfast in Shibuya
Tokyo, a city known for its bustling city life and tons of commuters, is a surprisingly hard place to find breakfast. Most establishments only open…

Start your Morning in Style in Oku-Shibuya

BUY ME STAND Shibuya

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Feast on Hearty Hamburgers in Sangenjaya

If you’re getting tired of eating Japanese food, you can get your burger fix in Sangenjaya, which is home to a great selection of specialty hamburger restaurants. Order a double cheeseburger washed down with craft beer at the Detroit Meat Choppers or get your mouth around one of the high-stacked burgers at Clap Hands. Other burger joints in the neighborhood include the retro-styled Ten Fingers and Bakers Bounce that’s famed for its double stacked burgers.

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Burger Street in Sangenjaya
Tokyo is filled with mouth watering food, from domestic delicacies to international cuisine. However, the hamburger trend has not spread as widely as it has abroad…

Feast on Hearty Hamburgers in Sangenjaya

Feast on Hearty Hamburgers in Sangenjaya

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Explore the Cafe Culture along the Setagaya Line

The Setagaya Line is a retro tramway that’s dotted with fashionable cafes, such as Aminchi near the Matsubara Station where you can get your sweet fix. If you’re a strawberry lover, head to Chibibiko near Nishi-taishido Station or grab one of the hot sandwiches on offer at City Coffee Setagaya. Aside from cafes, the neighborhood is also home to the Gotokuji Temple that’s famed for its hundreds of maneki-neko (lucky beckoning cats).

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Top 10 of the Best Cafes in Sangenjaya
Like any good western Tokyo neighborhood, Sangenjaya has a variety of local, boutique, delicious coffee shops and cafes to choose from…

Explore the Cafe Culture along the Setagaya Line

Explore the Cafe Culture along the Setagaya Line

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Discover the Arts Scene of Marunouchi

Home to the Imperial Palace, Marunouchi also features a number of artistic spaces that make it an ideal area to visit if you’re wanting a cultural fix. Head to the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum to admire the Japonism artworks from the late 19th century, then relax in the adjacent Brick Square. The Idemitsu Museum of Arts boasts an impressive collection of Japanese paintings, calligraphy and ceramics or there’s a collaborative museum run by Japan Post and the University of Tokyo at KITTE.

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Where to Go in Marunouchi
Most of what we would recommend to visit in the area are quite close to one another, but if you plan to take on the Imperial Palace grounds get ready for…

Discover the Arts Scene of Marunouchi

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

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Experience the Tokyo Tower by Night

Tokyo Tower is one of the city’s most famous landmarks and is particularly impressive at night when beautifully illuminated. Enjoy a stroll through Azabujuban once the sun goes down or grab a drink from one of the bars at the base of the tower while soaking up the incredible view. The area is also home to Naniwaya Sōhonten, which has made a name for its taiyaki (sea bream-shaped Japanese pastries) that are not to be missed.

Experience the Tokyo Tower by Night

Experience the Tokyo Tower by Night

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Discover the Secondhand Bookstores of Jimbocho

Jimbocho is famous for its used book shops where you can pick up rare finds for bargain prices. Browse the books at charming Genkido or pick up vintage fashion and lifestyle magazines at Magnif Zinebocho, then discover the traditional ukiyo-e books at Ohya Shobo. The surrounding streets are also home to some of Tokyo’s best curry cafes, including Bondy, the Ethiopia Curry Shop, Manten Rice Curry and Oodori Curry.

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Bookstores of Jinbocho
The Jinbocho neighborhood in Tokyo’s historic Kanda district (sometimes alternately written as Jimbocho) has evolved over many decades into…

Discover the Secondhand Bookstores of Jimbocho

Discover the Secondhand Bookstores of Jimbocho

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Pick up Unique Products in Tawaramachi and Kuramae

The neighborhood around Tawaramachi and Kuramae Stations bring together old townscapes with newly built areas that are ideally explored on foot. The streets are home to some highly unique shops and hidden boutiques where you can discover one-of-a-kind products. Keep an eye out for Kakimori in the quiet Shitamachi neighborhood where you can design your own ink colors or sample the enticing bean-to-bar creations at Dandelion Chocolate.

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Find Your Color at Ink Stand by Kakimori
When Kakimori brought high-end artisanal pens and customized notebooks to a quiet Shitamachi neighborhood south of Asakusa…

Pick up Unique Products in Tawaramachi and Kuramae

Pick up Unique Products in Tawaramachi and Kuramae

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Get your Caffeine Fix in Kiyosumi

Situated in the east of Tokyo, Kiyosumi Shirakawa boasts some of the best coffee on offer in the city. The large warehouses in this former industrial area are perfect for coffee roasters, with places such as Allpress Espresso and Blue Bottle Coffee becoming household names. Head to the eccentrically decorated Arise Coffee or the factory-like Cream of the Crop, then enjoy a stroll through the Meiji Period Kiyosumi Garden.


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A Day of Coffee Tasting in Kiyosumi Shirakawa
Eastern Tokyo’s Kiyosumi Shirakawa is one of the unlikeliest places to find some of the best coffee in the city. Some say that coffee masters chose the area…

Get your Caffeine Fix in Kiyosumi

Get your Caffeine Fix in Kiyosumi

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Experience the Nighttime Views from the Metropolitan Tokyo

For some of the best nighttime views in Tokyo, take in the 360-degree panoramas from the observatories of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Look out towards the beautifully illuminated Tokyo Skytree and the high-rises of Shinjuku, with millions of lights twinkling below. It’s just a short walk from the ICC (InterCommunication Center) and its media gallery where there are rotating exhibits by both Japanese and international artists.

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Open Space: in Transition at NTT ICC
Located in Nishi Shinjuku, NTT ICC is a free cultural space offered through Japan’s foremost communications company. Standing for…

Experience the Nighttime Views from the Metropolitan Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories

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9:30-22:00

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Explore the Thrift Clothes Shops and Curry Cafes of Shimokitazawa

Shimokitazawa has gained a reputation for its small independent fashion retailers and is a great destination for thrift clothes shopping. Spend an afternoon browsing the one-of-a-kind bargains on offer, then refuel over a meal of soup curry. While this traditional Sapporo dish is difficult to find in other parts of Tokyo, Shimokitazawa has a couple of restaurants (Magic Spice and Rojiura Curry Samurai) where you can satisfy your spice cravings.

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Where to Eat in Shimokitazawa
Shimokitazawa not only offers the latest and most original shopping in Tokyo, it also provides unique dining options ranging from the latest dessert trends…

Explore the Thrift Clothes Shops and Curry Cafes of Shimokitazawa

Explore the Thrift Clothes Shops and Curry Cafes of Shimokitazawa

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Hop between the Galleries and Bars of Nishi-Ogikubo

Situated on the Chuo Line, Nishi-Ogikubo is a unique neighborhood that’s home to independent retailers, art galleries and bars that really come alive once the sun goes down. Many of the galleries are clustered between Nishi-Ogikubo Station and the Zenpukuji Gawa River, with both Japanese and international artists exhibited. You can head to the Nandemo Recycle Shop to grab a drink while browsing their vintage wares or descend to the Pit Bar for your live music fix.

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Nightlife in Nishi Ogikubo
Nishi Ogikubu is small but eclectic neighbourhood just west of Tokyo on the Chuo Line. Often overshadowed by the more…

Hop between the Galleries and Bars of Nishi-Ogikubo

Hop between the Galleries and Bars of Nishi-Ogikubo

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Discover the Japanese Live Music Scene in Koenji

Home to artists, musicians and creatives, Koenji is the place to head to experience Tokyo’s underground scene and some of the city’s best live music. Aside from 20,000 Denatsu that’s renowned for hosting hardcore bands, the area is home to countless hole in the wall bars where musicians regularly perform. Head to Kappo Disco Daizo (an izakaya where a DJ plays most nights of the week) or watch live local bands at cozy Jirokichi.

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Discover Koenji’s Underground Live Music Scene
Koenji is Tokyo’s original alternative town. Located on the suburban Chuo Line, Koenji is out west enough to thin out the crowds but…

Discover the Japanese Live Music Scene in Koenji

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