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Japan, 〒107-0062 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, Minamiaoyama, 3 Chome−17, Ａｏ, 東京都港区南青山３丁目１７−１１渋谷区 150-0034

Shopping

Shop at Loveless Aoyama

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About

Quite possibly the coolest store we've ever seen. Head downstairs from the Goyard store for the most amazing men's clothing shop - the store opens into a huge underground space with vaulted ceilings and a chandelier.

Upstairs from the Goyard store, you'll find the women's store. Super cool Japanese and international brands galore. The music playing is also bleeding edge hip. This is where we first heard Thievery Corporation's fantastic covers some 9 years ago.

Note: There's also a sister store in Daikanyama.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-8PM
Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday 11AM-8PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-8PM
Saturday 11AM-8PM

Phone

03-3770-1991

Website

http://www.loveless-shop.jp/

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Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−1−2, 青山エリービル1F

Cafe

Tea at Aoyama Flower Market - DUPLICATE

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About

This combination teahouse and flower market is a perfect refuge in Tokyo with its beautiful interior design. Sip on a selection of house teas, while enjoying a light lunch. The menu features salads, sandwiches, and desserts.

Typically a 10-30 minute wait, even on weekdays.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-7PM
Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday 11AM-8PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-8PM
Saturday 11AM-8PM

Phone

+81 3-3400-0887

Website

http://www.afm-teahouse.com/

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3 Chome-13 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Restaurant

Explore the Food Stalls at [Commune]

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About

There was much despair in the air when the bundle of food stalls, shacks, caravans and shops known as 246 Common closed down in May 2014, so much so that a new permanent outpost called Commune 2nd. Then, in 2019, the space was reborn again as just "Commune."

Here, you'll find local creatives hanging out in an area with food stalls and restaurants including a place selling fancy potato fries, a fish shack called Fish Coop, vegan food stand Cori, and Dote Cafe, a stall selling vegan dishes with a Hawaiian bent. More than just an outdoor food market, Commune 246 is also a new kind of community space that locals use as an office, gig venue, or hangout.

You can find a seat under one of the plastic geodesic domes or inside the huge festival tent area if the weather’s inclement. Take note that many of the food stalls start shutting down mid-evening if they feel like it. There's also a retrofitted RV called "Caravan Tokyo" that you can rent on AirBnB for a few nights .

Note that hours may vary by stall.

Opening hours

Sunday 10AM-5PM
Monday 10AM-5PM
Tuesday 10AM-5PM
Wednesday 10AM-5PM
Thursday 10AM-5PM
Friday 10AM-5PM
Saturday 10AM-5PM

Phone

+81 3-5459-3362

Website

http://commune246.com/

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3, 5 Chome-11 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Restaurant

Takoyaki (Fried Octopus in Dough) at Waratako (Formerly Daihachi Takohanamaru)

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About

If you need some sustenance during a hard day of shopping, head to this popular shop on Cat Street for one of the staples of Japanese street food - takoyaki - octopus in dough, fried into delicate little balls and served with bonito flakes and Japanese mayo.

Waratako was formerly known as Daihachi Takohanamaru.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-8PM
Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-8PM
Saturday 11AM-8PM

Phone

+81 3 3409 8787

Website

http://waratako.com/wp/shoplist/

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Japan, 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前４丁目３０−３

Shopping

See the Mirrored Entrance to Tokyu Plaza

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About

As you stroll through Harajuku and Omotesando, stop by this shopping complex, which features stunning architecture, a public park, and a hall-of-mirrors-like entrance. You'll find stores ranging from American brands to local Tokyo shops like The Shel'tter Tokyo.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-8PM
Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday 11AM-8PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-8PM
Saturday 11AM-8PM

Phone

+81 3-3497-0418

Website

http://www.tokyu-plaza.com/

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Japan, 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前１丁目１１−６

Shopping

Harajuku Fashion at Laforet Harajuku ラフォーレミュージアム原宿

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If you're into shopping and checking out the local Japanese Lolita girls, head to Laforet. Here, over 100 boutiques jostle for attention in the multi-storey Laforet mall, which has been the ground zero of Harajuku fashion – and a bastion of Lolita-style cutesiness – for over 30 years.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-9PM
Monday 11AM-9PM
Tuesday 11AM-9PM
Wednesday 11AM-9PM
Thursday 11AM-9PM
Friday 11AM-9PM
Saturday 11AM-9PM

Phone

+81 3-3475-3127

Website

http://www.lapnet.jp/space/lmh/

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Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, 渋谷区Jingumae, 1−6−15

Cafe

Marion Crepes (マリオンクレープ)

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Stopping by this iconic crepe shop that's been around since 1976 is a must when you're walking through Harajuku. Located in the heart of the trendy neighborhood of Harajuku, Marion serves up over 60 varieties of crepes. Point to a plastic replica of your desired flavor combination and watch as the real thing is made right before your eyes.

Opening hours

Sunday 10AM-8PM
Monday 10:30AM-8PM
Tuesday 10:30AM-8PM
Wednesday 10:30AM-8PM
Thursday 10:30AM-8PM
Friday 10:30AM-8PM
Saturday 10AM-8PM

Phone

03-3401-7297

Website

http://www.marion.co.jp/

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Takeshita St, 1-chōme-6 Jingūmae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Activity

Explore Harajuku & Shop Along Takeshita Street

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About

Bursting with color and life, this famous shopping district is a hotbed of youth culture and full of affordable and quirky fashion shops, boutiques, department stores, and cozy alleyways.

Made (extra) famous around the world by Gwen Stefani's "Harajuku Girls," it's here that you'll see all kinds of alternative fashions, particularly Lolita dresses.

Be sure to check out the Laforet mall, ground zero for Lolita fashions. There are also many shops on Takeshita Dori and Omotesando. As you walk toward Omotesando, the streets become more modern and the shops more high-end.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-10PM
Monday 11AM-9PM
Tuesday 11AM-9PM
Wednesday 11AM-9PM
Thursday 11AM-9PM
Friday 11AM-9PM
Saturday 11AM-9PM

Phone

+81 3-3403-2525

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Japan, 〒151-0051 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya City, Sendagaya, 3-chōme−63−１グランデフォレスタ原宿

Restaurant

Mouth-Watering Ramen at Afuri Harajuku (阿夫利)

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About

Afuri is known for their yuzu shio and shoyu ramens. The broth is light and refreshing, while the yuzu base imparts a unique citrus flavor. The cha shu here is also excellent.

The style of ramen here is called assari (light, non-fatty). Unlike most ramens you'll find in the US, this is one that you'll feel good eating regularly.

Tip: While most of the ramens here are done with a chicken broth base, they also have a vegan ramen option.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-8PM
Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Wednesday 11AM-8PM
Thursday 11AM-8PM
Friday 11AM-8PM
Saturday 11AM-8PM

Phone

+81 3-6438-1910

Website

http://afuri.com/

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1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan

Activity

Visit Meiji Shrine

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About

Dedicated to the late 19th-century emperor who opened Japan to the West, Tokyo's most famous Shinto shrine is wonderfully serene and austere. It's not colorful or flashy like other Asian places of worship, and is less of a tourist trap than Senso-ji, the big Buddhist temple across town in Asakusa. The 40-foot-high (12-meter) torii gate at the entrance to the 200-acre park is made of 1,500-year-old cypress, and there's a second one like it closer to the shrine itself.

Stop at the cleansing station where you can dip into a communal water tank and purify your hands and mouth before offering up a prayer. You can write wishes on little pieces of paper and tie them onto the prayer wall, or do as the locals do — toss some yen into the offering box (it's near the enormous taiko drum), bow your head twice, clap twice, and bow once more.

Admission to the shrine is free. Admission to the inner garden is 500 yen.

Opening hours

Sunday 9AM-4:30PM
Monday 9AM-4:30PM
Tuesday 9AM-4:30PM
Wednesday 9AM-4:30PM
Thursday 9AM-4:30PM
Friday 9AM-4:30PM
Saturday 9AM-4:30PM

Phone

+81 3-3379-5511

Website

http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/

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2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya City, Tōkyō-to 151-0052, Japan

Activity

Explore Yoyogi Park

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About

On Sundays, visiting Harajuku is a must - it's the day of the week when different sub-cultures come here and express themselves through all kinds of interesting dress (Lolita goth punk is a popular theme). Just outside the entrance of Yoyogi Park, there's usually a group of Elvis impersonators hanging around and dancing. Definitely a sight to see.

But, there's also more to it than that:

"Just steps away from Yoyogi station is one eco-conscious musician’s idea of an urban oasis. Part eco-park, part shopping arcade, part lifestyle hub, Yoyogi Village is filled with shops, cafes and restaurants, all operated with thoughtful simplicity. Go there for a break from the frenzy that is Tokyo, to be inspired by the next generation of Japanese creatives, but also to get fed really really well.

When visiting, have a pastry from pour-kur, the tiny on-site bakery, known for its house-made yeast. With your pastry in hand, explore the complex via the elevated wooden walkways." - Betty Liao's Journy

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours

Phone

+81 3-3469-6081

Website

http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index039.html

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Japan, 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya, Tomigaya, 1 Chome−14−16, 1 階

Activity

Explore Oku-Shibuya

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About

Stroll through the cool area known as Oku-Shibuya (inner Shibuya), where you'll find a number of cute cafes, shops, and more.

Among them is Nata de Christiano's - once you’ve tried an authentic Portuguese pastel de nata, there’s no going back – and the shop run by Yoyogi restaurant Cristiano’s does them better than anywhere else in town.

Opening hours

Sunday 10AM-7:30PM
Monday 10AM-7:30PM
Tuesday 10AM-7:30PM
Wednesday 10AM-7:30PM
Thursday 10AM-7:30PM
Friday 10AM-7:30PM
Saturday 10AM-7:30PM

Phone

+81 3-6804-9723

Website

http://www.cristianos.jp/nata/

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Japan, 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya, 富ヶ谷1−16−11 渋谷区

Cafe

Craft Coffee or Cocktails at Fuglen Tokyo

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About

Check out this beautiful all wood interior coffee shop from Oslo. Some of the best coffee in Tokyo is served here. This is where the Tokyo hipsters hang out. Try their open-faced sandwiches and their Kalita pour over.

Fuglen is also a great place to check out at night as it's a coffee shop by day, and a bar at night. They serve excellent cocktails as well as a variety of Japanese microbrews.

Fuglen's hours will be adjusted as follows for the New Year holiday:

12/31, 1/1: 8:00 AM~7:00 PM

1/2, 1/3: 8:00 AM~10:00 PM

Opening hours

Sunday 8AM-8PM
Monday 8AM-8PM
Tuesday 8AM-8PM
Wednesday 8AM-8PM
Thursday 8AM-8PM
Friday 8AM-8PM
Saturday 8AM-8PM

Phone

03-3481-0884

Website

http://www.fuglen.no/japanese/

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Japan, 〒150-0043 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Dōgenzaka, 2 Chome−29−1, SHIBUYA 109

Shopping

See Crazy Japanese Fashions at Shibuya 109

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About

Shibuya 109 has been the fashion mecca in Tokyo for the last 30 years and a destination for teens in search of the latest trends. Take a walk-through to check out the crazy Japanese fashions and accessories. If you're here to buy clothes or shoes though, keep in mind that sizing is extremely limited (shoes, for instance, come in just XS, S, M, L sizes - an M is about a 6.5-7 US, L is about a 7.5-8).

Also check out the men's shop across the street.

Opening hours

Sunday 10AM-9PM
Monday 10AM-9PM
Tuesday 10AM-9PM
Wednesday 10AM-9PM
Thursday 10AM-9PM
Friday 10AM-9PM
Saturday 10AM-9PM

Phone

+81 3-3477-5111

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1 Chome-12 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0043, Japan 150-8319

Activity

Explore Shibuya Mark City Food Court

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About

The basement of Shibuya Mark City houses Toyoko Norengai - an indoor food court with over 100 different food stalls, restaurants, and shops.

Opening hours

Sunday 10AM-9PM
Monday 10AM-9PM
Tuesday 10AM-9PM
Wednesday 10AM-9PM
Thursday 10AM-9PM
Friday 10AM-9PM
Saturday 10AM-9PM

Phone

+81 3 3780 6503

Website

http://www.s-markcity.co.jp

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Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 渋谷１丁目１５−１９

Cafe

Artisan Coffee at Satei Hato (茶亭羽當)

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About

Satei Hato is lovingly detailed by James Freemen, founder of the famous Blue Bottle Coffee in their first book, and for very good reason.

A visit here is a trip back in time. Enjoy the aged coffee while listening to classical music on the stereo and watching your barista lovingly prepare your drink (many pour-overs take 20 minutes to prepare, but are worth the wait). Enjoy the civilized serenity of Satei Hato while in this part of Tokyo.

Satei Hateo will be closed on 1/1 and open until 5PM on 12/31. They'll also close around 9PM on 1/2 and 1/3.

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-11:30PM
Monday 11AM-11:30PM
Tuesday 11AM-11:30PM
Wednesday 11AM-11:30PM
Thursday 11AM-11:30PM
Friday 11AM-11:30PM
Saturday 11AM-11:30PM

Phone

+81 3-3400-9088

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Japan, 〒150-0002 東京都渋谷区渋谷

Activity

Explore and See the Famous Shibuya Crossing

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About

The famous Tokyo crossing made famous by "Lost in Translation." Walk across the intersection when all pedestrian lights turn green at the same time and take in the organized chaos.

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's trendiest neighborhoods, full of young Japanese and creatives. The area has tons of cool shops, restaurants, and bars.

Opening hours

Sunday 12AM-12AM
Monday 12AM-12AM
Tuesday 12AM-12AM
Wednesday 12AM-12AM
Thursday 12AM-12AM
Friday 12AM-12AM
Saturday 12AM-12AM

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1 Chome-25 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

Night Time

Drinks in Tiny Bars at Drunkard's Alley, Nonbei Yokocho (のんべい横丁)

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About

For a more authentically Japanese watering hole, come to Drunkard's Alley, which lies down an innocuous passage a stone’s throw from Shibuya Crossing that at first glance seems to go nowhere. In reality, the small pathway serves as a portal to another realm: a pristine lantern-lined example of pre-war Tokyo. At it’s terminus it branches into two parallel alleys, maybe two meters wide each, packed with tiny eateries, bars, and izakaya.

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours

Phone

+81 3 3409 8773

Website

http://nonbei.tokyo/

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Japan, 〒150-0002 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 2-chōme−21−１渋谷ヒカリエ6F

Restaurant

Legendary Tonkatsu at Maisen Shibuya (6F Hikarie Building)

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"The tonkatsu from Maisen is hands down one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The coating is light, but super crispy; the pork is perfectly marbled, so every bite almost melts in your mouth. You’re going to have to queue for this place, but it’s worth it." - Betty Liao, blogger and Journy expert

Opening hours

Sunday 11AM-10PM
Monday 11AM-10PM
Tuesday 11AM-10PM
Wednesday 11AM-10PM
Thursday 11AM-10PM
Friday 11AM-10PM
Saturday 11AM-10PM

Phone

+81 3-3486-2365

Website

http://mai-sen.com/restaurant/

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Japan, 〒150-0002 東京都渋谷区渋谷3-6-2 第2矢木ビル B1

Night Time

Seasonal Cocktails at Ishinohana

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Shibuya’s answer to the high-end bars of Ginza, Ishinohana serves seasonal cocktails by award-winning bartender Shinobu Ishigaki.

The Japanese are known for their cocktail skills and obsession with every detail; that's exactly what you'll find here at Ishinohana.

The libations here are on the pricier side, but you can expect a wide array of fresh fruit and vegetables used in creative and distinctive ways.

Opening hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 6PM-2AM
Tuesday 6PM-2AM
Wednesday 6PM-2AM
Thursday 6PM-2AM
Friday 6PM-2AM
Saturday 6PM-2AM

Phone

+81 3-5485-8405

Website

http://ishinohana.com/

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6-chōme-3-１６ Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tōkyō-to 107-0062, Japan

Restaurant

Legendary Jazz at Blue Note Tokyo

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About

Tokyo's legendary Jazz club. Part of the international Blue Note chain, this jazz joint gets a high-end spin in Tokyo, where it is well-supported by the local music industry. Enjoy jazz, latin, world, and soul music here while sitting at communal cocktail tables.

Opening hours

Sunday 3:30PM-11PM
Monday 5PM-12AM
Tuesday 5PM-12AM
Wednesday 5PM-12AM
Thursday 5PM-12AM
Friday 5PM-12AM
Saturday 3:30PM-11PM

Phone

+81 3-5485-0088

Website

http://www.bluenote.co.jp/

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Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6

Lodging

Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo

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About

The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling Tokyo Station, and 3 km from the landmark Tsukiji Market

With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars

The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio.

Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here.

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours

Phone

+81 3-5224-3333

Website

https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo

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