Guidebook for Kōtō-ku
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Jardí Kiyosumi
3-chōme-3-9 KiyosumiA lovely and peaceful Japanese garden. Entry is only 150yen!
For current exhibitions, check out the museum's website:
http://www.mot-art-museum.jp/eng/
60 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Tòquio
4-chōme-1-1 MiyoshiFor current exhibitions, check out the museum's website:
http://www.mot-art-museum.jp/eng/
FamilyMart
2-chōme-6-2 ShinkawaThe closest convenience store from our apartment. Open 24 hours.
The iconic tower, tallest structure in Japan.
Visible from our apartment, and not impossible to walk to for those who like a bit of a trek (a few stops by subway).
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Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe iconic tower, tallest structure in Japan.
Visible from our apartment, and not impossible to walk to for those who like a bit of a trek (a few stops by subway).
This museum houses a realistic replica town that allows visitors to see what Kiyosumi and Tokyo looked like during the Edo period. Reasonable entrance fee of 400 yen and I manageable size for a small outing close to the apartment.
18 residents recomanen
Museu Fukagawa Edo
1-chōme-3-28 ShirakawaThis museum houses a realistic replica town that allows visitors to see what Kiyosumi and Tokyo looked like during the Edo period. Reasonable entrance fee of 400 yen and I manageable size for a small outing close to the apartment.
Food Scene
Currently super-hip and super-popular, this is the first Japanese location for this American coffee roaster. Weekends draw a crowd, so even just for people watching, it's worth a look.
23 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi Shirakawa Roastery & Cafe
1-chōme-4-8 HiranoCurrently super-hip and super-popular, this is the first Japanese location for this American coffee roaster. Weekends draw a crowd, so even just for people watching, it's worth a look.
A popular small local roastery with constantly changing varieties of house-roasted coffee beans. Skateboard enthusiast owner, and always an eclectic mix of customers. There are only a few seats, but the close space makes it easy to start conversations.
13 residents recomanen
ARiSE COFFEE ENTANGLE
3-chōme-1-3 KiyosumiA popular small local roastery with constantly changing varieties of house-roasted coffee beans. Skateboard enthusiast owner, and always an eclectic mix of customers. There are only a few seats, but the close space makes it easy to start conversations.
Local coffee roastery. Sip a cup while watching the roasting process right before your eyes.
Cream of the Crop Coffee
4-chōme-5-4 ShirakawaLocal coffee roastery. Sip a cup while watching the roasting process right before your eyes.
Funky lunch spot decorated with Americana toys and memorabilia. 980yen lunch menu (I recommend the Kaomangai Chicken Rice)
TAROS CAFE
1-chōme-5-12 MorishitaFunky lunch spot decorated with Americana toys and memorabilia. 980yen lunch menu (I recommend the Kaomangai Chicken Rice)
Roaster specializing in Espresso and Australia/New Zealand style cafe drinks. English speaking staff (many from New Zealand).
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allpress esspresso
3-chōme-7-2 HiranoRoaster specializing in Espresso and Australia/New Zealand style cafe drinks. English speaking staff (many from New Zealand).
iki ESPRESSO TOKYO
2-chōme-2-12 TokiwaNewly opened, hip, clean, and tasty cafe. Right across the river.
"Rahan"
Japanese-style "teishoko" (set meal) in a cafe-style setting. Extensive menu available as individual dishes, or as a set that comes with rice, miso soup, and two side dishes of the day. No English menu or photos, however, so if you would like some "key words" before you go, let Erica know ;)
Rahan
2-chōme-4-5 Morishita"Rahan"
Japanese-style "teishoko" (set meal) in a cafe-style setting. Extensive menu available as individual dishes, or as a set that comes with rice, miso soup, and two side dishes of the day. No English menu or photos, however, so if you would like some "key words" before you go, let Erica know ;)
"Sushizanmai"
This is a sushi chain shop that is popular in Tokyo. This is the closest branch to our apartment, and many guests like to venture out for their first Japanese meal here. Good quality for a low price. One subway station or a ~20 minute walk.
Sushi Zanmai
2-chōme-29-8 Dōgenzaka"Sushizanmai"
This is a sushi chain shop that is popular in Tokyo. This is the closest branch to our apartment, and many guests like to venture out for their first Japanese meal here. Good quality for a low price. One subway station or a ~20 minute walk.
"Yamagoya Ramen"
A typical chain-style Ramen restaurant, right on the corner near our apartment for travelers who want food fast after a long flight, or one more meal before a good night's sleep.
Yamagoya
"Yamagoya Ramen"
A typical chain-style Ramen restaurant, right on the corner near our apartment for travelers who want food fast after a long flight, or one more meal before a good night's sleep.
"Ichikatsu"
This is one of our "go-to" dinner spots. Made-on-order fresh "Tonkatsu" (deep-fried pork cutlet) served with a VERY hearty portion of rice, cabbage, miso soup, and pickles. For only ¥690~1200! The best price you'll see for the great amount and great quality. Erica and Yachi's top recommendation!
Ichikatsu
1-chōme-3-4 Yokoami"Ichikatsu"
This is one of our "go-to" dinner spots. Made-on-order fresh "Tonkatsu" (deep-fried pork cutlet) served with a VERY hearty portion of rice, cabbage, miso soup, and pickles. For only ¥690~1200! The best price you'll see for the great amount and great quality. Erica and Yachi's top recommendation!
Gourmet Burgers! ¥1200~1800 for a high-end burger meal with fresh toppings and original sauce. One guest claimed this was "the best burger" she'd ever eaten--in any country! Recommended for when you want something close and are in the mood for a meaty meal and are okay with splurging a little.
Airs Burger
2-chōme-21-1 FukagawaGourmet Burgers! ¥1200~1800 for a high-end burger meal with fresh toppings and original sauce. One guest claimed this was "the best burger" she'd ever eaten--in any country! Recommended for when you want something close and are in the mood for a meaty meal and are okay with splurging a little.
"Kichi Jidori-ya"
Specializes in "Oyako-don." Literal translation of this name means "Parent-and-child-bowl" which is a rather dark title for this otherwise bright and tasty food: rice bowl topped with chicken, egg, and onion. Japanese floor tables or booth table available.
古ぢどり屋 木場店
2-chōme-8-7 Kiba"Kichi Jidori-ya"
Specializes in "Oyako-don." Literal translation of this name means "Parent-and-child-bowl" which is a rather dark title for this otherwise bright and tasty food: rice bowl topped with chicken, egg, and onion. Japanese floor tables or booth table available.
Restaurant name: "It's Vegetable"
Vegetarian (largely Vegan) Chinese-style cooking. Creative and traditional Chinese dishes with mock-meats and loaded with delicious veggies. Highly recommended, especially for our veg-guests!
veggie house ベジハウス 錦糸町店
4-chōme-7-10 TaiheiRestaurant name: "It's Vegetable"
Vegetarian (largely Vegan) Chinese-style cooking. Creative and traditional Chinese dishes with mock-meats and loaded with delicious veggies. Highly recommended, especially for our veg-guests!