Why Toyko?
Tokyo, the city that never sleeps
Tokyo, Japan's busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. Attractions include the Imperial Palace, encircled by stone-walled moats and broad gardens, and numerous temples and shrines. Tokyo was originally known as Edo. The name is a reference to the original settlement's location at the meeting of the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay. During the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the name of the city was changed to Tokyo, when it became the new imperial capital
Cafés
Cafés to visit
Chiya-ba
A discreet tea house under the Nakameguro train tracks. It is home to Chiya-ba, a chai tea specialist. The cosy space, with blacks and dark tones, has a gorgeous Zen-like quality.
Address:
2-34-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro Tokyo
Hours:
9am-7pm, Sat & Sun 10am-7pm, closed Mon
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Switch Coffee Tokyo K5
Situated to the left of the entrance to the K5 building, Switch Coffee feels like you've stepped into a green nursery. The coffee shop shares their space with restaurant Caveman.
Address:
1F, 3-5 Nihonbashikabutocho, Chuo Tokyo
Hours:
8am-5pm Daily
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Kayaba Coffee
The café is inside a traditional machiya-style house. The café features traditional tatami-style seating with large tables and modern light fixtures.
Address:
6-1-29 Yanaka, Taito Tokyo
Hours:
8am-6pm, closed Mon
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