I used to be tremendous excited to kick off 2020 with a visit to Tokyo, Japan. I’ve been to Tokyo many occasions now and this time since we didn’t have a good itinerary, Jacopo and I branched off doing our personal factor, going again to some of our favourite eating places in Tokyo so right here’s my most up to date Tokyo information for you guys.
Getting round in Tokyo is extraordinarily straightforward particularly in the event you take the subway for the reason that subway goes all over the place. Solely factor to be aware is as a foreigner, you’d want Japanese money when getting the tickets. Additionally some gap within the wall locations solely settle for money.
Carrying Song Of Style Linda coat, Joelle mini skirt and Celine python boots (comparable right here and reasonably priced right here)
The place To Keep
Aman Tokyo
Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda Metropolis, Ōtemachi, 1 Chome−5−6 大手町タワー
Aman Tokyo is my favourite place to remain in Japan. You get an incredible view of town skyline out of your room. I’ve stayed at completely different Aman Resorts world wide and at all times have the perfect expertise.
Hoshinoya Tokyo
1 Chome-9-1 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda Metropolis, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
Hoshinoya Tokyo is a conventional Japanese type resort. It felt like visiting somebody’s home the place you’re taking your footwear off upon coming into. It’s very stress-free and peaceable however you probably have a busy itinerary and simply need to do your individual factor, I don’t advocate it. Room service and breakfast should be requested a minimum of a day earlier than (which I didn’t do) and don’t like as a result of what if I get hungry within the center of the evening and need a fast chew!? They do have lots of treats and snacks within the frequent space in the event you want a fast chew. Extremely advocate their Japanese breakfast which is tremendous personalized. Fortunately, they have been accommodating and skipped diary and soy for me.
Once I remembered to order breakfast a day earlier than.
The place To Eat
Geisha Dinner
On the primary evening, we had a non-public Kaiseki type dinner which is a conventional multi course dinner, accompanied by the normal Geisha dance. The dancers have been wearing Kimonos and carrying Oshiroi make-up.
Nemuro Hanamaru
Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda Metropolis, Marunouchi, 2 Chome−7−2 JPタワーKITTE 5F
This widespread conveyor belt sushi restaurant is situated on the fifth ground of the KITTE constructing. Sushi is served on these color-coded plates that you just seize from the rotating belt; every shade means a unique value for the sushi. Ultimately, they simply rely what number of plates you devoured on the desk. A straightforward spot to get your favourite sushi, check out new ones and over-eat right here.
Oiwake Dango Honpo
three Chome-1-22 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Metropolis, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Daifuku is a purple bean cake that has comparable a texture to Mochi. I saved coming again to this spot even when it took me an hour to get there. Every thing is handmade and must be refrigerated if not eaten inside a day as a result of the elements are contemporary. My favourite was the one with a contemporary strawberry in it. A Daifuku a day retains my stomach and coronary heart completely happy.
Udon Shin
Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya Metropolis, Yoyogi, 2 Chome−20−16 相馬ビル １F
This was my favourite Udon place. Normally I attempt to avoid soy and flour noodles until I’m in Italy consuming pasta because it makes me really feel too bloated however they hand-makes the whole lot right here. The wait was about 30-40 minutes lengthy (we went there at 2pm) and I didn’t really feel I over-ate/heavy or bloated. I ordered udon with tempura. I completed all of the tempura which is often coated with eggs and fried and would usually inflame my eczema however I used to be completely nice! Like loads of different gap within the wall locations, this place solely accepts money so be sure you carry money with you.
Juice Bar
Random juice bar contained in the subway space. Underground they’ve a bunch of eating places and shops. Lastly discovered a spot that had celery however sadly not by itself since they solely had stalk for your entire day! I needed to order three cups of celery with grapefruit and apple simply so i might get some celery in my system, nonetheless I used to be so excited! This place was money solely as properly.
Song Of Style Iris tank
Pawnie cardigan
Grlfrnd excessive waisted denims
Khaite zebra print knee boots
Max Mara tan teddy bear icon coat (reasonably priced right here)
Chanel traditional small bag (comparable right here and right here)
Shinjukuomoideyokochoizakaya Torien
1-2-4, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023
This place is understood for Yakitori which is a Japanese kind of skewered rooster. I don’t eat meat so I ordered sushi, which was one of the perfect sushi I’ve had whereas in Tokyo.
Carrying the LPA prime, Song Of Style leather-based pants and Jimmy Choo sandals (reasonably priced right here)
Different Eating places
Yasaiya Teppanyaki Greens Akasaka – vegetarian pleasant, sit on the grill counter.
5daime Hanayama Udon Ginza – one other great place for udon.
Itoh Eating by Nobu – superb lobsters, all of the meals was so delicately ready and offered.
Afuri Ramen – a must-try ramen place and there are ten branches in Japan.
What To Do
Go Karts
Shinkiba Koutoh ward Tokyo, Japan
The spotlight of the primary day of the journey was Go Kart driving. I received to discover town in a means that I’ve by no means accomplished earlier than. Ensure to bundle up as a result of there is no such thing as a heater on these vehicles clearly. I wore my Chanel puffer jacket and Khaite knee excessive boots styled with a Chanel 19 waist bag to match the Song Of Style Fiona prime and Grlfrnd excessive waisted denims.
TeamLab Planets
6 Chome-1-16 Toyosu, Koto Metropolis, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan
Whether or not you’re a Tokyo first-timer or not, I extremely advocate you intend a visit to TeamLab Planets. The expertise was so immersive and out of this world. Some of the art work is extra interactive than others just like the room stuffed with large floating balloons. My favourite art work was the Infinite Crystal Universe – a should.
Carrying the Song Of Style Caiden sweater (bought out) and Bruni leather-based pants
Bookstores in Chiyoda
Jacopo and I got here to this space three days in a row as a result of 1. There are means too many bookstores focusing on classic, uncommon books for us to all undergo 2. There was one other Daifuku store that each Jacopo and I have been utterly obsessive about referred to as KASHOAN, which was a brilliant tiny kiosk, and had extraordinarily candy and attractive Daifuku amongst different issues.
Max Mara tan teddy bear icon coat (reasonably priced right here)
Chanel pullover
Song Of Style Ryder fake leather-based pant
Manu Atelier duck leather-based boots (comparable right here)
Chanel traditional small bag (comparable right here and right here)
Nezu Museum
6-chōme-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato Metropolis, Tōkyō-to 107-0062, Japan
We really visited tons of museums and artwork galleries together with the Fashionable Artwork Museum and the Japan Folks Crafts Museum; the Nezu museum was our favourite. It’s a non-public assortment with outdated historic Asian artwork and the outside backyard is extraordinarily stunning.
Amore Omotesando
Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya Metropolis, Jingumae, 5 Chome−1, １５CHビル 1F
I wouldn’t purchase an everyday quilted Chanel bag right here however this place has an enormous assortment of uncommon classic gems if you wish to splurge.
Song Of Style Iris tank
Pawnie cardigan
Grlfrnd excessive waisted denims
Khaite zebra print knee boots
Max Mara tan teddy bear icon coat (reasonably priced right here)
Chanel traditional small bag (comparable right here and right here)
Hakone Shrine
80-1 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522, Japan
On the second day, we took the bullet prepare to Hakone to see the Hakone Shrine. It’s a Japanese custom to come back to the Shrine and pray for luck within the New 12 months.
I wore my Song Of Style fake leather-based jacket and fake leather-based pants to match with these stunning girls. It was such a particular second for me to see highly effective and provoking girls like them in Song Of Style. What I really like in regards to the #revolvearoundtheworld journeys probably the most is that I get to spend time with these individuals. The friendships we have now constructed collectively and connections we have now made with each other is what actually makes touring so memorable for me.
Carrying Song Of Style Clove Jacket, Ryder Pant, and Miista Tan Patent Leather-based Boots (comparable right here and right here).
Model Director @Anna Tran within the Song Of Style Cole coat and Sofie sweater.
@Elsa Hosk within the Song Of Style Ryder pant.
@Lily Maymac within the Song Of Style Sofie sweater and Rooney knit pant.
@Jasmine Tookes within the Song Of Style Marley coat and Sofie sweater.
For extra, try the Tokyo metropolis information by my good friend Constantin right here and my Tokyo information from a yr in the past right here. Secure travels xx