Tomigaya
The Best Walking Street
One of our favorite neighborhoods - a walking street lined with cafes, small shops, and some of the best casual food in the city. Walk it in the morning with a coffee from Camelback, then walk into Yoyogi Park especially during fall foliage season.
Stay here if
You want great cafe culture, a beautiful walking street, and Yoyogi Park at the end of it.
Skip It If
You're expecting nightlife - this is a daytime or casual drink neighborhood.
Top Picks
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Camelback Coffee
Coffee ShopA Tomigaya neighborhood staple that became a regular stop for us. The staff is incredibly friendly. It’s to go only and a bit trendy so there can occasionally be a small line.
Don't MissThe egg omelet sandwich is super unique and tasty - get it with their iced coffee.
Skip It IfYou are looking for a place to sit and relax.
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Kakan Tomigaya
RestaurantBest Mapo Tofu in Tokyo. A great lunch set that comes a ton of food. They don’t take reservations so put your name on the list and walk around Tomigaya.
Don't MissGet the minced pork rice addition to the mapo tofu set if you’re hungry.
Skip It IfYou don’t want to wait in line or only want to eat Japanese food
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Onigily Cafe
RestaurantQuick onigiri snack stop on the Tomigaya walking street. They have great lunch sets as well and the food is better to stay than to go.
Don't MissThe fried chicken onigiri.
Skip It IfYou're looking for a nicer sit down meal.
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Senrigan Ramen
RestaurantThe heaviest and thickest ramen (in the best way). Its an incredibly local spot. I have no idea how salarymen eat this and go back to work.
Don't MissThe pork back fat ramen
Skip It IfYou want something light - this may put you to bed.
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Shibuya Publishing & Booksellers
Shop / RetailA charming little (mostly Japanese) book and trinket store on the Tomigaya strip. Great for a browse and an interesting souvenir.
Don't MissThe small trinkets and Japan-specific books you won't find elsewhere.
Skip It IfYou're maxed out on shopping.
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Style Department
Shop / RetailMenswear and jewelry store on the Tomigaya walking street that brings together some of Tokyo’s coolest brands. Also stocks unique perfume brands.
Don't MissSome of the best curated menswear in Tokyo - Still by Hand especially has great items.
Skip It IfYou're not into menswear or you’re looking for affordable options.
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Tonkatsu Tsukiuma
RestaurantOur favorite katsu in Tokyo. It’s heavy but worth it if you’re in the area for a great lunch. Get the green onion salt on the side and ask to grind sesame seeds on the side for the full experience.
Don't MissNumber 1 or Number 4 Super Deluxe depending how hungry you are
Skip It IfYou don't like pork. (Why are you in Tokyo?)
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Yoyogi Park
ExperienceBeautiful park that sits between Tomigaya and Harajuku. Walking between the two and adding in Meiji Jingu shrine makes for a great half day excursion.
Don't MissThe fall foliage. This is a must in late Oct to early Nov.
Skip It IfYou are there on a day with bad weather.
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