Daikanyama
Soho But Cooler
Daikanyama is quietly one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in any city. Low-rise, tree-lined, impeccably designed. The must-visit is Tsutaya Books - multiple floors, cafe on top, every kind of book from design to fiction to magazines and art. The backstreets around Okura are packed with great stores. Walk in any direction and you'll find something worth going into.
Stay here if
You care about design, architecture, beautiful stores, and want to feel like you're staying in a fashion editorial.
Skip It If
You want buzzy nightlife — Daikanyama is calm by 10pm.
Top Picks
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Green Thumb Bakery
Coffee ShopOne of our favorite bakeries in Tokyo. Grab a bunch and eat in the nearby park.
Don't MissAll of the baked items are great
Skip It IfYou don’t like baked goods.
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Hedy Daikanyama
Shop / Retail2nd hand designer handbags and jewelry in Daikanyama. Well-edited, pricey, worth a look.
Don't MissThe jewelry selection is good too, don’t miss it just looking at the bags.
Skip It IfYou're on a budget - all the bags are designer and Daikanyama pricing applies.
Verified by Karalena (lived in Tokyo 6 months)
Monkey Cafe
Coffee ShopOne of my favorite coffees in a cool gallery space.
Don't MissHojicha Brown Sugar latte and the cool art exhibitions
Skip It IfYou’ve already had 5 coffees today
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NUMBER SUGAR Daikanyama
Shop / RetailIndividually wrapped caramel candies in a dozen flavors. Sounds odd, tastes incredible. Perfect gift.
Don't MissThe ginger and salted caramels. Buy a box to take home.
Skip It IfYou don't have a sweet tooth.
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Okura
Shop / RetailJapanese indigo-dyed clothing and denim in one of the coolest concept stores you'll walk into anywhere.
Don't MissJust walk in. The space itself is the experience. My favorite jacket is from here.
Skip It IfYou're not prepared to spend. Beautiful things are expensive here.
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Osteria Urara
RestaurantTranslate the chalk board of daily ingredients and create your own dishes working with the staff.
Don't MissTheir set menu if you want to streamline the process.
Skip It IfYou don’t want to be a bit uncomfortable translating a lot / trying unique ingredients.
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Siki Daikanyama
Shop / RetailReworked and redyed clothes alongside awesome ceramics by the owner/designer. Talk to the staff they are so so nice.
Don't MissThe reworked pieces are very cool, truly one-of-a-kind.
Skip It IfYou want conventional fashion. This is very much an artist's shop.
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Tsutaya Books Daikanyama
ExperienceOne of the best bookstores in the world. Multiple floors and buildings with everthing from design/art/fiction/magazines. A must.
Don't MissThe top floor cafe in the morning. Spend at least an hour just wandering.
Skip It IfYou're in a rush. This requires time.
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Utsuwa Marukaku Nanpeidai
Shop / RetailAntique Japanese ceramics on the Daikanyama/Shinsen border. Huge selection, great for gifts, different stock from the Shinsen location.
Don't MissThe antique section is awesome. Pieces from different eras at reasonable prices.
Skip It IfYou've already been to the Shinsen location.
Verified by Karalena (lived in Tokyo 6 months)