Tokyo

A collection of 54 places curated by Aidan Rankin

Places in this collection

  1. Victoria Golf Shinjuku

    shop

    4 Chome-1-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

    Nine floors of golf gear, four floors of men's clothing, two floors for women's, an entire floor just for shoes, and another for clubs, Callaway fitting studio on the top floor, mainstream gear at solid price points

    Victoria Golf ShinjukuView on Google Maps

  2. Kakekomi Gyoza

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−12−2 第58東京ビル

    All you can eat izakaya with Edo period theme, known for unique gyoza and oden for $10. Crispy outside, juicy inside gyoza and oden simmered in a rich flavorful broth.

    Kakekomi GyozaView on Google Maps

  3. Hinoya Curry

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1 Chome−8−11 日宝アキバスタービル １階

    Famous for winning the hearty, competitive Kanda Curry Grand Prix and even making it into their hall of fame. Popularly star beef curry, and you can get a large portion of rice for free. The curry is filled with tasty pieces of beef, and the rich flavor is perfectly balanced with a pleasant spicy kick.

    Hinoya CurryView on Google Maps

  4. Kabukicho

    attraction

    Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

    Best for nightlife

    KabukichoView on Google Maps

  5. Shibuya

    activity

    Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

    Best for shopping & iconic photos

    ShibuyaView on Google Maps

  6. Ueno

    attraction

    Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

    Best for parks and museums (history & traditional art)

    UenoView on Google Maps

  7. Daikanyamacho

    other

    Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0034, Japan

    Brooklyn-like quarter of brewpubs, coffee roasters, and gourmet delis

    DaikanyamachoView on Google Maps

  8. Yanaka

    other

    Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

    Old-school Tokyo vibes, slow travel

    YanakaView on Google Maps

  9. Kanda Jinbocho

    other

    Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan

    Heart of the Tokyo bookstore scene

    Kanda JinbochoView on Google Maps

  10. Dill Pickle Club

    shop

    Japan, 〒111-0054 Tokyo, Taito City, Torigoe, 2 Chome−5−1 恵比須ビル 1F

    Vintage home decor store with curated vintage lamp collections from midcentury and Japanese designers, also a cafe during the day and bar at night, curated from the 70s or the early 2000s, most of the pieces are one of one or very limited, reasonably priced

    Dill Pickle ClubView on Google Maps

  11. Shinbashi

    attraction

    Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan

    Old-school drinking streets, cozy izakayas, a quick kanpai, and office towers all packed into one area.

    ShinbashiView on Google Maps

  12. Karasumori Hyakuyaku

    restaurant

    2 Chome-15-5 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan

    Karasumori HyakuyakuView on Google Maps

  13. Echigoya

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒105-0004 Tokyo, Minato City, Shinbashi, 4 Chome−20−8 １Ｆ

    EchigoyaView on Google Maps

  14. Azabudai Hills

    attraction

    1 Chome-3-7 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan

    Newest $4B neighborhood where the richest people live, completed in 2023 with lush vertical gardens, luxury boutiques, tallest building in Japan, TeamLab Borderless, and upscale market.

    Azabudai HillsView on Google Maps

  15. Soul Stream

    bar

    3 Chome-10-9-1F Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

    Vinyl listening bar established in 2010 with 8,000+ analog records focusing on soul, funk, rare groove, dance classics, ’90s R&B and AOR. Drinks are around ¥1,000 (~$6.50–7 USD) plus a ¥500 cover (~$3–4 USD).

    Soul StreamView on Google Maps

  16. The Little BAKERY Tokyo

    cafe

    6 Chome-13-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Handcrafted artisan bread and baked goods, coffee to go, free WiFi, dog-friendly, sandwiches, ice cream.

    The Little BAKERY TokyoView on Google Maps

  17. ONIBUS COFFEE Nakameguro 3 Chome

    cafe

    Japan, 〒153-0061 Tokyo, Meguro City, Nakameguro, 3 Chome−23−16 SANU NOWHERE 1階

    Coffee shop with specific brewing instructions mentioned (225g scale, 2min30sec to 3min extraction).

    ONIBUS COFFEE Nakameguro 3 ChomeView on Google Maps

  18. Little Nap Coffee Stand

    cafe

    5 Chome-65-4 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan

    Coffee roasters open from 9:00 to 18:00.

    Little Nap Coffee StandView on Google Maps

  19. Coffee Supreme Tokyo

    cafe

    Japan, 〒150-0047 Tokyo, Shibuya, Kamiyamacho, 42−3 1F

    Coffee Supreme TokyoView on Google Maps

  20. LAMBERT

    cafe

    3 Chome-22-15 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan

    LAMBERTView on Google Maps