tokyobike Rentals Yanaka
tokyobike Rentals Yanaka is a concept shop that serves as a gateway to the east side of Tokyo. Located on the former site of the 300-year-old sake purveyor Isego, the shop is a great place to start the day with quality coffee and countless ideas for the day ahead. After you are caffeinated, grab a bicycle and get explorying.
4-2-39 Yanaka Taito-ku Tokyo

Hagiso
Providing a comfortable setting for a casual meal, the cafe starts the day with a seasonal breakfast set, serves sweets and light dishes through the afternoon, and rolls out an internationally-inspired menu after dark. The adjacent art space and guest-curated playlists provide the sights and sounds to complement your meal, while events and performances often permeate throughout the building.
3-10-25 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo

hanare
As the world of hotels continues to evolve, hanare presents an endearing concept: rather than a single building, the whole town can be your hotel. Founded by Hagiso, the dispersed hotel makes use of a network of local places in the Yanaka area. The short journeys from place to place provide a chance to explore the neighbourhood, while the friendly concierge can provide local insights to guide you along the way. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in Yanaka, hanare is the perfect place to get a taste of everyday life.
3-10-25 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Ex. Flower Shop & Laboratory
Located a quick trip across the river from Kuramae, Ex Flower Shop & Laboratory shares a high-ceilinged industrial space with a local cafe in Higashi Komagata. Visible from the adjacent street, the shop’s counter is laden with countless vases of fresh flowers, while their dried counterparts fill open drawers and sit bundled together in loosely wrapped bouquets.
1-1-9 Higashi-Komagata, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Maito
Adding a touch of nature to the streets of Kuramae, Maito is an atelier and shop specialising in naturally dyed goods. Based on simple, understated designs, the shop’s original clothing and accessories showcase rich colours drawn from sources ranging from cherry blossoms to chestnuts, mulberries and indigo.
4-14-12 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo

SyuRo
Surrounded by greenery on a quiet corner in Torigoe, Syuro is home to designer Masuko Unayama’s original creations and a curated selection of interior goods and antiques. Ranging from stoneware plates and leather goods to skincare products and kitchen canisters, Syuro’s products are sparsely arranged beneath the high ceilings of the minimal space.
1-16-5 Torigoe, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Bakery Miura
Having arrived in Sendagi via Zushi and Kawasaki, Bakery Miura has established a loyal following among locals since opening in September 2017. Owner-baker Norihiko Tobita makes authentic everyday bread with a dedication to organic Japanese produce that is good for both his customers and the environment.
2-2-15 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Beer Pub Ishii
The origins of Beer Pub Ishii date back to the mid-1990s, when owner Tomoyuki Ishii’s first encounter with British pub culture inspired him to create a neighbourhood pub of his own. Almost two decades in the making, the compact gastro pub specialises in Japanese craft beers and has become an informal hub for the local Yanaka community.
3-45-8 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

CIBI Tokyo Store
Capturing the spirit of CIBI’s flagship in Melbourne, the CIBI concept store in Tokyo has a universal appeal: heartwarming meals, handpicked lifestyle goods and a welcoming atmosphere. Deliveries of fresh produce are swiftly turned into jams, muffins and other delights, while a selection of modern tableware and Sori Yanagi-designed cutlery provides the finishing touches to the home-style cuisine.
3-37-11 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Soba Kokoro
As a soba-loving child, Toru Asami always dreamed of running his own soba restaurant and after honing his skills at several classic establishments, he opened the doors to Soba Kokoro in late 2015. The chef can seen preparing the day’s noodles in the 80-year-old building’s front window each morning. Shortly afterwards, the aroma of the bonito broth starts to the waft down the street towards Nezu Station, unofficially signalling the start of the day’s service.
2-11-10 Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

TAYORI
Renovated and brought to life by the team behind Hagiso, TAYORI is a cosy and child-friendly destination hidden just moments away from the bustle of Yanaka Ginza. The delicatessen and cafe offers a host of regional dishes that can either be purchased over the counter, enjoyed in-store as light meals or wrapped up in bento boxes to go.
3-12-4 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Yanaka Beer Hall
An 80-year-old former residence is the unlikely location for Yanaka Beer Hall, an all-day destination for beer and snacks inside the Ueno Sakuragi Atari complex. Positioned alongside a bakery, a community space and a shop selling salt and olive oil, the Showa-era building provides a taste of the past and a unique setting in which to relax with some local beers.
2-15-6 Ueno Sakuragi, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Milonga Nueva
Tango flows through the retro interior of Milonga Nueva, a Jimbocho kissaten with a classic atmosphere more than six decades in the making. Step inside and you’ll find charcoal-roasted coffee, sweet cakes and world beers joined by a collection of more than 500 records, which provide the soundtrack for quiet reading, casual meetings and an ample dose of people watching.
1-3 Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Isego
Positioned on a hill overlooking Sudo Park in residential Sendagi, Isego was founded in the Edo period and is a stepping stone into the world of sake. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Isego provides an insight into the unique characteristics and craftsmanship of Japanese sake makers.
3-3-13 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Higashi Mukojima Coffee
As one of the highlights of the lesser known neighbourhood of Higashi Mukojima, Higashi Mukojima Coffee offers specialty coffee and homemade sweets in a laid-back setting.
1-34-7 Higashi-Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Nanohana
Hidden behind an unassuming shopfront not far from Tokyo University of the Arts, Nanohana brings the flavours of Sado Island to the quiet enclave of Ueno Sakuragi.
1-10-26 Ueno-Sakuragi, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Morioka Shoten
Tucked away on a quiet street in Ginza, the historic Suzuki Building is home to one of Tokyo’s most intriguing bookshops: Morioka Shoten. Morioka’s unique approach and curation adds a sense of anticipation to each visit. Week in, week out, you never quite know what you’ll discover at Morioka Shoten.
1-28-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Kumu Tokyo
Noriko Konuma opened Kumu Tokyo in a quiet Bakurocho laneway in 2015, creating not only a shop and gallery, but a place for people to gather and make new connections. Time seems to slow down from the moment you enter the pared-back retail space, where a selection of carefully crafted items are presented in a refreshingly understated manner.
1-13-16 Higashi Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

3331 Arts Chiyoda
Ascend the stairs to the main entrance and you’ll find a building with more than a dozen galleries spread above and below ground, along with free spaces hosting residency projects, workshops, events and more.
6-11-14 Soto Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Lomography +
Don’t think, just shoot. This simple, fun-loving philosophy lies at the heart of Lomography’s Japanese flagship, which can be found tucked away inside Arts Chiyoda 3331 in Soto Kanda.
6-11-14-102 Soto Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Nido
Based in a former dressmaking workshop, the compact shop is home to a charming array of one-of-a-kind lamps, mirrors and ornaments, all of which are made by hand by artists Eriko Mano and Kyoko Yaguchi.
3-13-6 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Tonkatsu Sugita
Mitsuro Sato considers himself to be an artisan, not a chef, and is dedicated to a single category of Japanese cuisine: tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet). Following in his father’s footsteps, Sato is the second-generation owner of Tonkatsu Sugita.
3-8-3 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Yorokobi
As the humble partner of the famous udon restaurant Kamachiku, this casual restaurant serves freshly made udon adorned with toppings such as potherbs and juicy beef tendons. A selection of light tempura and a long list of sake make for a luxurious meal by day or night.
1-2-14 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Ressources
Housed in a renovated classical dance studio and residence with a stylish timber interior, the sweets shop offers an enticing selection of baked treats and tempting snacks, ranging from cakes to cream puffs, tarts and puddings.
3-31-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo