The service is impeccable, the food is a journey through Japan. Be prepared to have an incredible experience.
Gyukatsu Motomura. They only serve Beef Cutlet. It is special and delicious; juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I recommend the "double meat" option :)
There's an English menu, but none of the good stuff is on it. Just pick a bunch of the circled things on the Japanese menu. The kegani (hairy crab) is delicious!
Modern Japanese kaiseki with highly idiosyncratic twists. One of the top restaurants in Tokyo. http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131003/13046855/ Reservations taken 2 months in advance.
The most charming and warm of my Michelin 3-star experiences. Food was prepared with precision and subtly. Ask for counter seating; Chef Ishikawa will be an integral part of your experience.
Filming location for drama Kodoku no Gourmet (孤独のグルメ) in Season 6 episode 2. The Tonbara shoga-sho Teishoku 豚バラ生姜焼定食 was on show
Filming location for drama Kodoku no Gourmet (孤独のグルメ) in season 6 episode 3. The Chicken soup curry (チキンと野菜の薬膳スープカレー)and fried chicken (シャナイア風ザンギ)were on show
Horse is the name of the game! If you in it for fine horse sashimi, this is the place to be.
都営三田線「志村坂上」から徒歩8分。平日入湯料800円、土日は1000円。レンタルタオル300円／100円。とても落ち着いた雰囲気で、都内にいながら日常の喧騒から逃れられる憩いの場所。壺風呂、寝湯、薬草塩蒸風炉など多様な湯が楽しめる。食事処も手抜かりがなく、満足できること請け合いだ。枯山水の日本庭園を眺めながら頂く食事は格別である。下駄箱の鍵が館内では財布代わりとなり、入り口の機械で精算する。
Ueno-San's diamond ice is pretty cool to watch. The bar tenders are multicultural and staff speak excellent English. The cocktails don't disappoint, give them flavours and they will work their magic!
Posh hidden delightful spot. Outstanding fresh sashimi. For lunch there are 7 sets. English Menu available, ONLY cash. No shoes. Pumpkin crème brûlée is also good.
Lots of sweet and friendly owl friends. A bit hard to find, on the 5th floor of a pretty nondescript building.
This place has owls inside. Make sure to get there a bit earlier to reserve you spot. An English speaking person is available on friday
Small, pricey, but it has all the Kit Kat favors you so desperately want and can't get anywhere else.
Cool art galleries, cafes, and boutiques hidden under a viaduct near Akihabara. A great spot for locally-crafted gifts.
Hidden inside the Spiral building is this modern/ traditional Japanese tea house. Sit down, order something you've never tried before and let the whole ceremony inspire you.
They offer 7 kinds of matcha gelato here! The premium (7) one is a bit too bitter I would recommend 3 or 4. The wakocha (Japanese black tea), sencha and hojicha are also good! Tea gelato paradise😍
Bon, a speciality coffee shop known for roasting their own beans and having a display of over 1,500 different china cups
鰻重や蒲焼きもありますが、鰻のいろいろな部位の串焼きを味わいながらお酒を楽しめるお店。鰻の串焼きは食べ方もいろいろ、タレや山葵醤油や塩焼きなど。くりから焼きが一番お気に入りです。
If you're a tourist, the restaurant requires that you order the unajyu (unagi on rice). To order skewers, drinks, etc. you must know Japanese.
ひつまぶし二人前頼むなら、二人分入った桶を注文した方がいいと教えてくれます。ひつまぶしは通常のものと塩ひつまぶし。うな丼、鰻重もあります。江戸前風と東京風？蒸してふわふわ柔らかいものと焼き目が香ばしいのとがあります。夜はガヤガヤと騒がしく活気があります。席間は狭い。あまりのんびりはしにくい雰囲気ですが、 お酒飲んでる方も結構いらっしゃいました。
shio unagi hitmabushi so good!! you can eat it as it is, or with the unagi dashi + sansho + wasabi
Wonderful sushi, very popular among locals, thus you will have to wait to get a table. About 3000¥ for sushi menu (sushi set, miso soup and salad) and a beer.
Went here for a dark psytrance set. It is definitely different so check out the music before visiting
Go in the evening during the golden hour and watch the sunset. Then wait for the sky to turn dark and the city ligjts to light up. That way, you get to see 2different sights with one ticket.
カレーパン 237円。随時作っているとのことで、外側の生地がサクサクに揚がっている（約3分待てば、本当の揚げたてを出してもらえる）。ひき肉、金時豆、マッシュルーム、フライドオニオンに15種のスパイスでじっくり煮込まれた中身のカレーも本格的で、かなり美味しい。文句なしの1番人気。（2017/06/26追記)
Really interesting quaint coffee shop. The other tipsters are right - Chiffon cake and charcoal rotated coffee are excellent
This restaurant serves the best Kobe beef in Japan, the interior of the place is very authentic japanese and the experience is amazing. I give this place a 10/10
The green tea pancake with red bean paste is delicious! Definitely recommend stopping here for a quick and tasty dessert!
Favorite meal of the trip. Get the fish sandwich, tamago dog. They have English menu. Cash only.
$20 for a wagyu bento box! Come around 10:30am to line up for the lunch service. They only serve 30 lunch meals and this bento is the only option. Cash only. Super tasty and beautiful interior.
Order the kobe beef teppanyaki. Comes with delicious veggies and 150g is just enough to fill but not bloat you
Excellent place, would love to dine there every day. Had the ¥9700 menu with the best Wagyu beef: delicious. And ordered the crab: awesome. It was an amazing an expensive lunch but totally worth it
Very cute cat shrine, which brings fortune to those seeking love. Love the atmosphere, the cute cat fortunes and charms for sale, and the outdoor seating area.
A walk in this garden makes you forget you are in a big city. Great scenery and nature any time of the year. A must visit for photographers and those who seek a little silence.
Great modern yakiniku place. Get the tasting menu and be amazed by the quality of japanese wagyu
Two minutes from JR Komagome station, this historic garden is especially beautiful in Autumn time with its colourful foliage. From late November, the trees are lit-up at night. YEN 300 entrance fee.
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest parks, completed in 1906. one of Tokyo's most popular SAKURA (Cherry blossom) viewing spots.
Great for a day hike, just an hour or so away from Tokyo. There are several trails around and you can see Mt. Fuji from the top on clear days.
The former site of Edo Castle. The Edo Castle was the residence of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled JAPAN from 1603 to 1867.
Great view of Tokyo from above. And it's free, hey!
Beautifull views ( north or south building ) for Tokyo! And if it's clear sky you may see Fuji-san ... and it's FREE !
Come here at sunset for amazing views and to watch the city light up for the night.
Go up to 49th floor to Donto or Bello Visto Bar and have a drink while watching the stunning skyline (Sumimoto Building, located in Shinjuku)
Great shrine in the middle of a busy street. Walk up to come into a serene environment.
Katsuzen is a Michelin-starred tonkatsu restaurant http://gm.gnavi.co.jp/shop/0120151781/
Really great pancakes. Order the Liliko'i pancakes. The passion fruit sauce isn't super sweet like I was expecting.
This is one of the most easily reachable mountains from Tokyo and a nice climb and view.
