Tokyo

Bookstores you HAVE to visit when in Tokyo….. An hour away from Shibuya you’ll find SKWAT / Twelve books. A haven for book and vinyl enthusiasts. Set within a striking industrial-style space, this bookstore-meets-gallery offers a carefully curated selection of art, fashion, and photography books, alongside an eclectic mix of vinyl records, from jazz and experimental to electronic music. Every corner feels like an art installation—perfect for those who love uncovering the unexpected. 📍3 Chome-26-4 Nishikameari, Katsushika City, Tokyo 125-0002 ⏰ Wednesday - Sunday : 11AM ~ 7PM 🚃 14 minutes walk from Kameari station #fyp #tokyo #book #bookstore #vinyl #exploringtokyo #travel #fy #japan

A few gems scattered across Tokyo. We found time to stop by these free locations to appreciate some design and architecture. It’s a nice way to slow down and catch a break from the busyness that is shibuya. I know the last recc is a little random, but this one is a personal favourite- work by architect Miles Pennington in collab with the University of Tokyo’s design team as part of Tokyos iconic THE TOKYO TOILET project. It works to complement the Musashino Place library that sits directly opposite it~ with a very similar facade. ⚪️⚪️⚪️ I love spots.

So impressed by @withbrandonn`s original work that I just had to share. Thank you for your creativity! went to a couple coffee shops in tokyo but these two were my absolute favorite: 📍 @nadoya.katte // beautiful vibes/atmosphere. they serve glitch coffee, and if you’ve had beans from glitch you know it’s good (you can actually taste distinct flavor notes). i could stay here for hours. this might be my favorite coffee shop… 📍 @rawsugar_roast // when i first walked into the store, i smelled an amazing scent of coffee (different than a typical coffee shop). very friendly baristas that were patient in explaining and had great conversations with. delicious coffee and you can tell they care about where they source beans from give these both a try next time when you’re in tokyo! #japan #tokyo #tokyocoffeeshop #coffeeshop

Episode 2 of the “2 Hours in Tokyo” series!! In this episode, my friend @nicsantanaa shows me around one of her go-to spots: Daikanyama. Places mentioned: ⭐️ Isshin ⭐️ Daikanyama T-site ⭐️ Second Street To get there, you can either take the Yamanote line and walk from Ebisu, or take the Toyoko line to arrive at Daikanyama station! Make sure to save this video for your next trip! #tokyo #japan #japantravel #tokyotravel #daikanyama @2ndstreet_official @daikanyama.tsutaya

The Kyu Asakura House, located in Tokyo, was once the mansion of Torajiro Asakura, a former chairman of the Tokyo Prefectural Assembly. Built in 1919, this historic residence allows visitors to experience traditional Japanese architecture from the Taisho era. The interior features wooden and tatami flooring, a tiled roof, and clapboard exterior walls—characteristic of residences built around the Meji Period. Through the windows, you can admire the circular garden, which offers a lushy green view. Visitors can also take a stroll through the Japanese garden and appreciate its beautiful landscape. Tucked away from the busy streets of the city, the Kyu Asakura House is a hidden gem. With an admission fee of just 100 yen, you can escape the hustle and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of this historic mansion. Be sure to save this video for your next visit to Tokyo! #fyp #japantrip #japantravel #tokyotrip #traveltokyo #kyuasakurahouse #旧朝倉家住宅 #旧朝倉邸

underrated neighborhood to thrift in tokyo — with a full list of stores included! comment “GIMME” if you want the full list of stores (& more) in google maps! (will dm u!) i went to kichijoji, which is apparently a super popular neighborhood for people to live in, and is also the home of the ghibli museum it’s only a 15m train ride from shinjuku station so it makes for the perfect half day or full day trip outside of tokyo definitely recommend going here, the energy is great in this part of town!! follow @andrewpolo_ for more shopping / fashion adventures 😀 #wheretoshop #japantrip #japanesefashion #menstyle #mensfashion #thriftvlog

one of our favourite activities we did in Tokyo ✨☕️🎶 @recoco.cafe . #tokyo #shibuya #listeningcafe #vinyl #vinylrecord #music #japan #activities #travel #nippon

You’ve just found the prettiest stationery shop in Tokyo 📚 You guys probably know this by now but I am a HUGE stationery fan which also led me to launch my own brand 5 years ago (hello @paperandcities ❤️) so every time I travel, I am always on the hunt for new stationery items to bring back with me and that’s how I found this super cute stationery store in Tokyo called Traveler’s Factory. They have a few locations around the city but this specific shop in Meguro is just an absolute hidden gem! It’s super small so you might have to be patient to come in as they only let a handful of people inside at once but I am telling you it’s absolutely worth it! Fun fact, I actually first found out about this brand a couple of years ago while in New York while a local stationery shop was selling some of their notebooks. I bought a few of them that time and loved them ever since! So definitely make sure to add to this spot on your Tokyo Bucket List! . 📍: Traveler’s Factory, 3 Chome-13-10 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan.

en↓70年前の茶室。東京の中の、東京とは思えない空間。 -— @tokyoretreat_cafe.trip 👈 東京近郊の、リトリートできる癒しの場所を巡る旅をご一緒に☕︎ -— 📍KOSO-AN / 古桑庵 東京にある、古い邸宅をリノベーションしたギャラリー兼和カフェに行ってきました！ 自由が丘駅から雑居ビルと住宅が立ち並ぶエリアを少し歩くと、一軒だけ異様な雰囲気を放っている邸宅があります。 ここは約70年前に茶室兼住居として建てられた邸宅で、現在はギャラリーが併設された茶房カフェになっています。 和室の店内に座ると、大きな窓から美しい日本庭園が見えます。 こじんまりとした庭ですが、それがより日本的な空気感を醸し出していました。 この日は抹茶ラテをいただきました！ 静かな空間の中でくつろいでいると、バタバタした日常から一気に解放された感覚になります。 抹茶が好きな方、少し日常から離れて落ち着きたい方にオススメです！ アクセスや価格など詳細は💬へ **** A 70-year-old tea room—a space in Tokyo that feels nothing like Tokyo. — @tokyoretreat_cafe.trip 👈 Join me on a journey to explore soothing retreat cafes in the suburbs of Tokyo ☕️ — 📍Kosoan I visited a gallery-meets-Wa café in Tokyo, set inside a beautifully renovated old residence. Just a short walk from Jiyugaoka Station, past a mix of residential buildings and small shops, you’ll spot one house that quietly stands out with a distinct, almost mysterious presence. Originally built about 70 years ago as a tea room and private home, it now serves as a tea house café with a gallery space. Once seated in the traditional tatami room, you’re treated to a view of a serene Japanese garden through large windows. It’s a small garden, but its scale only adds to the authentic, peaceful atmosphere. Sipping matcha in this quiet space feels like being instantly released from the chaos of everyday life. Highly recommended for those who love matcha or just want to take a calm step away from the usual pace. Check 💬 for more details 👉 #東京リトリート #tokyoretreat #リトリート #retreat #癒し旅 #tokyocafe #東京カフェ #森カフェ #和カフェ