ROPPONGI

TOKYO

Roppongi has a long history and there are many things you can enjoy here aside from shopping, eating or clubbing. One day might not be enough for you to experience it all! Start your breakfast with local Japanese coffee, take a walk around a beautiful Japanese garden and check out the panorama view of Tokyo from the top of Roppongi Hills building. There is also a famous "tempura" restaurant where you can have lunch for good value, enjoy shopping in the finest boutiques, eat great "kushiyaki" for dinner and of course, Roppongi has the best clubs for a memorable crazy night.
With as many as 40 clubs located within a 1km radius and easy access to several subway stations, Roppongi is one of the best places to enjoy both day and night! 

 

A day in ROPPONGI

The recommended one-day plan around the area.

 

8:30AM - TSUBAKIYA COFFEE 1
BREAKFAST AT A JAPANESE STYLE COFFEE SHOP

A Japanese coffee shops are known as a great inspiration for the popular 'Third Wave Coffee'. Famous for a Japanese style coffee shop, Tsubakiya coffee 's meister will serve siphon coffee one by one whilst you enjoy the classic antique atmosphere. You should try the 'Morning set' which comes with great cup of coffee and fresh salad.

 

10:00AM - MO-RI GARDEN & ROPPONGI HILLS 2
THE JAPANESE GARDEN AND PANORAMA VIEW

Looking for a great place to take pictures with beautiful Japanese scenery? This is the place where you can find a traditional Japanese style garden for free entrance. There are many cherry blossom trees blooming in spring and wonderful red and amber leaves in fall. For a panorama view of Tokyo, you can visit the Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View observation deck which is right next to the garden.

 

12:00PM - KAWANA 3
LUNCH AT A LOCAL TEMPURA RESTAURANT

KAWANA is a famous tempura restaurant around Roppongi area where you can enjoy fresh-fried seafood and vegetables. The chef will fry them in front of you and will be served with steam white rice, pickles and tasty miso soup. You can order the TEMPURA set or TENDON if you want to have the Tempura on your rice. There are only 18 seats available at the restaurant, so make sure to come early to secure your seat without line.

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14:00PM - AZABU JUBAN 4
SHOPPING in the "SHOTENGAI"

A street or area with local shops is called SHOTENGAI. Walk down to Azabu Juban shotengai to try some traditional Japanese foods from some famous local stores. You can try TAIYAKI (red bean paste in fish shaped batter) at NANIWA SOU HON-TEN or rice crackers from MAME-GEN. If you have time left until dinner, you can go back to Roppongi Hills or check out Tokyo Midtown for Shopping at the finest boutiques.

 

19:00PM - JOMON 5
ENJOY JAPANESE SAKE AND GRILLED SKEWERS"

JOMON is a small restaurant famous for its great scenery and KUSHIYAKI. People would say that this place is better than the most famous YAKITORI place in NY. KUSHIYAKI is the Japanese style grilled meat and vegetable on skewers and YAKITORI is the chicken version. The cook will grill your order in front of you and you can enjoy the finest food and SHOCHU for the night. Note, the entrance door is a little difficult to find!

 

OTHER SUGGESTIONS @ ROPPONGI
> The National Art Centre Tokyo
Check out the unique and innovative art exhibition facility
>Donki Hote
Buy pretty much anything, from clothes to food to cosmetics in this popular chain superstore located across Japan
>CLUBS TO GO
Muse, V2 and New Lex