NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE - Tokyo

1F Azabudai Toyosaka Building, 2 Chome-3-20, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041

https://aoyagi-group.jp/

+81-03-6435-5776

A lovely willow tree serves as the landmark to this elegant little restaurant that specializes in the art of kaiseki. A traditional style of Japanese dining, kaiseki involves serving the food in small dishes intricately arranged and served so it becomes a feast for the eyes as well as the appetite. Aoyagi’s menu has been meticulously crafted to feature fresh sea bream from Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, which is known for its association with good fortune in Japan. The menu changes themes every month, pairing sea bream with seasonal produce and other fish in season that complements the delicious fish, imparting unique flavor pairings that delight the taste buds. 

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 12PM - 8PM
Closed on Sunday

2F Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza D, 5-10-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001

http://www.aoyama-florilege.jp/

+81-03-6435-8018

An award-winning restaurant that offers French cuisine with a distinctively Japanese twist. Diners will be treated to an elegant dining space where guests can share a large table and enjoy watching Chef Hiroyasu Kawate and his talented team prepare their dishes in the show kitchen in the very center. The menu is seasonal and focuses on more sustainable plant-based offerings, but what meat and seafood is included in the meals is perfectly tasty. One of their specialties is the beef carpaccio made with the meat of mature, 13-year-old breeding cows - which will definitely pair well with one of the wines from the restaurant’s extensive drinks menu.

Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12PM - 2:30PM
Dinner: 6PM - 8PM

52-53F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6 Chome-10-1, Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-6150

https://www.mori.art.museum/en/

+81-50-5541-8600

This sky high contemporary art museum located in the 52nd and 53rd floors of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower features a rotating collection of exhibitions. Featuring the works of international artists, the art exhibited here range from paintings and sculptures to multimedia installations that follow a certain theme depending on the museum’s planning. Marvel at the diverse art collection on the 53rd floor and head to the 52nd floor to get the Tokyo City View experience, where you can head to the observation deck to admire the view of the city. If you want, check out the gift shops in either the museum’s two floors or third floor of Roppongi Hills West Walk where you can get exclusive merchandise.

Opening Hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Sunday: 10AM - 10PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 5PM

4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011

https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/

+81-03-3433-5111

Modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Tokyo Tower is the second-tallest structure in Japan. Composed of a complex series of metal lattices painted red and white, this tower is one of the first things that pop into travelers’ minds when they think of Tokyo. Apart from a prominent landmark, the tower also serves as a broadcast antenna. Visitors looking for a great view can choose between taking the elevator or, for those looking to get a little exercise in, climb the 600-step staircase to reach the main observation deck.

Opening Hours:
Main Deck: 9AM - 10:30PM
Top Deck Tour: 9AM - 10:15PM
External Stairs to Main Deck: 9AM - 4PM

2 Chome-26-8 Higashiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0044

https://www.a10-tokyo.com/

+81-03-5797-8780

With just nine rooms, this boutique hotel promises a memorable stay with unique and luxurious designs and features for each room. Maybe you’ll get a room with a gorgeous claw-foot bath tub in the bathroom. Or a suite furnished with furniture made in Italy and mosaic tiles. Perhaps you’d like a room that makes you feel like royalty? How about a room designed in the contemporary European style with a Baccarat chandelier? Worry not, Azabu Ten Tokyo’s got you covered to give you the best room to relax in during your time in Japan’s capital.

6-11-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032

https://store.tsite.jp/roppongi/

+81-03-5775-1515

Bibliophiles will rejoice when they step foot into this massive bookstore. Housing thousands of books and magazines in English and Japanese, Tsutaya Books’ Roppongi branch makes the perfect meeting place for book lovers and anyone looking for a beautiful spot to chill at. Find a comfy chair in the lounge areas and enjoy reading to your heart’s content. If you’re lucky, you might find author talks and small workshops happening during your visit.

Opening Hours:
9AM - 11PM