Ginza Six Rooftop
Look down at Ginza's bustling streets.
Contains a secret shrine and gives you free views of Ginza’s streets.
inkstand by kakimori
Aesthetic stationery store with a focus on fountain pens/
You can custom make a notebook and choose from a large selection of fountain pens and inks here. The wood surfaces spot colored strokes in neat patterns, making it a photo-worthy spot.
Lattest Mizumachi & Sports
A playground with coffee for the active ones, both young and old.
Coffee? Bikes? Bouldering? There's something for everyone here. This multi-purpose area is a good spot to spend an afternoon relaxing or burning calories.
McLean Burger Stand
Best place to settle a burger craving.
Dig into mouth-watering burgers and sandwiches and thick milkshakes here. There are over 10 kinds of burgers here to choose from.
NTV Big Clock
A steampunk clock designed by Hayao Miyazaki.
This clock is at the headquarters of Nippon Television. It is designed by Hayao Miyazaki, director of the Ghibli films. It is a captivating steampunk timepiece with animated features. It performs a show three minutes before the hour at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. on weekdays, plus an additional 10 a.m. show on weekends. Try to arrive early to enjoy the full experience!
Niki no Kashi
For last-minute snack shopping, come here.
Massive shop that stocks a large variety of seasonal Japanese snacks at great prices.
Kenele Stand Shimbashi Station
Your one stop crash course to capsule toys.
Capsule toys are an unescapable sight in Japan. Be it miniatures of everyday items or the most creative concepts brought to life in a toy, you'll enjoy browsing these machines and maybe bringing some back as souvenir!
Shinobazu Pond
An impressive pond with lotus plants and swan boats.
This pond is worth a visit at all times of the year. Sakura trees line the path around the pond in spring while the pond is filled with beautiful lotus flowers in summer. There are benches around to sit on for a casual picnic or you and your companion could pedal around the water on a swan boat.
SL Square (Shimbashi Station West Entrance Square)
A cool locomotive train right outside a train station.
This spot is a favorite meeting point, featuring a charming 1940s steam locomotive. The area is beautifully illuminated at night!
Tokyo Pixel
Quirky gallery across Section L Kuramae.
Split into 2 areas, this stop has a gallery at the front and a shop selling goods from independent artists at the back. There is usually a new exhibition every 2 weeks.
Toritsune
Luxurious chicken and egg over rice.
Oyakodon is a dish of runny egg and tender chicken over rice and this shop does it best since it's been doing it for a century.
Totoya
A grilled chicken bowl specialty store.
Not a fan of raw fish? Feast on a tasty grilled chicken rice bowl instead. At just 1000~yen, you can enjoy juicy chicken pieces over rice with a side of tasty chicken soup.
Tsukiji Croquette
Photogenic potato croquettes.
There's almost always a queue and when you get your hands on one, you'll understand why. Pick from various toppings like mentaiko, kimchi, and bonito, all generously piled onto a piping hot and crunchy potato croquette.
Udon Jinza
A famous udon restaurant chain in Tokyo.
There are plenty of hearty udon options available here. Try their high-quality tender pork as a topping.
Urban Famima
An upgraded convenience store experience you don't want to miss.
If you love convenience stores, you'll be impressed by this unique one. The essentials are stocked but it also features collaboration items as well as Family Mart's own line of clothes.
Yushima Tenjin
A underrated neighborhood shrine.
It is famous for hosting a plum blossom festival and a power spot for praying for academic success.
Zojoji Temple
A temple that dates back to the 1600s.
This large temple a picturesque view of Tokyo Tower. It is peaceful, filled with a lot of greenery and has a small section filled with Jizo statutes.
Hat Coffee
An Instagrammable coffee experience.
Pick a character of your choice to be converted into 3D latte art - all you need to do is a have the digital photo ready on your phone.
Masaka
The vegan gyoza and karaage get raved about here.
There are a huge variety of standard izakaya dishes.
Theatre Image Forum
An indie cinema with a Brutalist exterior.
Shows both international and domestic films.
Atago Shrine
A beautiful shrine with iconic stairs leading up to it.
It is a historic Shinto shrine founded in the early 1600s, famous for its steep 86-step staircase. There's a belief that conquering them in leads to success in life. From the top is a beautiful view, which used to serve as a safety point for residents to watch out for fires or escape to in the event of a fire.
Ohnoya Sohonten
A tabi socks shop founded in the late 18th century, outfitting kabuki, noh, and dance performers.
A tabi socks shop founded in the late 18th century, outfitting kabuki, noh, and dance performers. Their lucky “fuku tabi,” said to bring money to your feet, are a well-known Japanese souvenir.
Hatchobori - Teppozu Inari Shrine
A shrine that has been relocated many times.
Nestled in a residential area, it's quiet and peaceful. Don’t miss the mini Mount Fuji at the back made of lava from it that you can walk up.
Postalco
Founded in New York and now based in Tokyo, this design studio and brand has won fans worldwide.
Founded in New York and now based in Tokyo, this design studio and brand has won fans worldwide. Its products, born from close observation of everyday life, range from stationery and bags to an encicing line of apparel.
Namiyoke Shrine
A shrine to stop by when visiting Tsukiji Market.
Home to two giant lion heads for you to marvel at, this shrine sits just outside Tsukiji Market. Historically, it exists to protect the market from waves.