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Day 1, Sunday March 04, 2018 Day 2, Monday March 05, 2018 6 Day VIP Tokyo Food Trip Day 1, Sunday March 04, 2018 1: Rest Up at the Andaz Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒105-0001 Tōkyō-to, Minato City, Toranomon, 1-chōme−23−４ 虎ノ門ヒルズ About: The Andaz Tokyo is a boutique-like property from the Hyatt brand in the business district of Toranomon. Despite its big-name associations, the hotel incorporates local design elements like washi paper artwork and the massive bonsai tree in the lobby. The property features three restaurants: a grill specialize in Japanese aged beef, a burger restaurant, and a small sushi bar. The highlight here? The rooftop bar, which has more to it than just the views. The skilled bartenders preside over a menu of signature cocktails, and can whip up an excellent iteration of whatever you're craving. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-6830-1234 Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/andaz-tokyo-toranomon- hills/tyoaz?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_aspac_tyoaz Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA- %E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC-%E8%99%8E%E3%83%8E%E9%96%80%E3%83%92%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BA- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g14129647-d6485175-Reviews-Andaz_Tokyo_Toranomon_Hills- Toranomon_Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 2, Monday March 05, 2018 1: CLOSED - No Nonsense Coffee and Yummy Treats at Toranomon Koffee (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒105-0001 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, 港区Toranomon, 1 Chome−１−２３−３ About: With single source espresso and a rich house blend, Toranomon Koffee is a must for serious coffee lovers. To get there, head to the second floor lobby of the Toranomon office building, where you’ll find a spacious and elegant coffee bar with plenty of benches and fast WiFi. With minimalist decor, baristas wearing white lab coats, and coffee beans stored in beakers, Toranomon Koffee feels like a laboratory for excellent coffee. While you're there, snack on toast with fermented butter or the yummy, cube-shaped cakes (the almond is amazing). Opening hours Sunday 7AM-7PM Monday 7AM-7PM Tuesday 7AM-7PM Wednesday 7AM-7PM Thursday 7AM-7PM Friday 7AM-7PM Saturday 7AM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-6268-8893 Website: http://ooo-koffee.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E8%99%8E%E3%83%8E%E9%96%80%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%92%E3%8 3%BC-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d8009261-Reviews-Toranomon_Koffee- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 2: See Exhibits and Architecture at the National Art Center (Activity) Address: 7 Chome-22-2 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan About: The National Art Center, Tokyo, designed by famed architect, Kisho Kurokawa, is one of Japan’s only “empty museums”, with no permanent collection or display, just temporary sponsored exhibitions. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-6PM Monday 10AM-6PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10AM-6PM Thursday 10AM-6PM Friday 10AM-8PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-5777-8600 Website: http://www.nact.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%9B%BD%E7%AB%8B%E6%96%B0%E7%BE%8E%E8%A1%93%E9%A4%A8- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d1170018-Reviews-The_National_Art_Center_Tokyo- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 3: Sushi Omakase at Sushi Saito (Reservations for Regulars Only) (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Mon 3/05/18 at 12:00 PM for 4 Address: Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato 六本木1-4-5 アークヒルズサウスタワー1F About: Sushi Saito has been called “the best sushi restaurant in the world” by renowned chef, Joel Robuchon. Intimate at 7 seats in the entire restaurant, Sushi Saito is located in a parking lot in the Ark Hills development in Tokyo’s Roppongi district. Chef Takashi Saito has a reputation for smaller cuts of fish with a touch more salt in the rice than usual and delicate seasonings. If you’re lucky enough to snag a reservation, we recommend trying the ¥5,000 lunch omakase versus, unless you want to splurge for the ¥15,000 dinner omakase. Either one will be a sushi experience not soon forgotten. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 12PM-2PM, 5PM-10PM Tuesday 12PM-2PM, 5PM-10PM Wednesday 12PM-2PM, 5PM-10PM Thursday 12PM-2PM, 5PM-10PM Friday 12PM-2PM, 5PM-10PM Saturday 12PM-2PM, 5PM-10PM Phone number: +81 3-3589-4412 Website: http://www.arkhills.com.e.le.hp.transer.com/shop/3160.html Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%AE%A8%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%A8%E3%81%86- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA-2 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d7383757-Reviews-Sushi_Saito- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 4: Sushi with a 2 year waitlist at Mitani (三谷) (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Mon 3/05/18 at 12:00 PM for 4 Address: 1 Chome-22-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tōkyō-to 160-0004, Japan About: "Mitani is currently listed at number three on tabelog.com in Tokyo and has to be booked years -as in the case of my friend who booked the whole counter, two—in advance. Aside from its years-long waiting list, Mitani is also famous for its wine and sake pairings. Mitani-san’s signature style is to serve sushi directly on your palm. Serving sushi like this preserves the airiness and the temperature of the rice. It felt as if the sushi was dancing from the hand of the sushi chef to my mouth. Out of many, one of the most incredible nigiris was iwashi (sardine). This is the season when this fish is at its fattiest and I believe it was slightly aged, which brought out stunning umami flavours." — Aiste Miseviciute, Luxeat Opening hours Phone number: +81 3-5366-0132 5: Visit 21_21 Design Sight Design Museum (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒107-6290 東京都港区 赤坂9-7-6 東京ミッドタウン・ガーデン内 About: A collaboration between Tadao Ando and Yohji Yamamoto, this design museum is a must-visit for creatives and architecture lovers. The museum features interactive and fun design exhibits, but it's worth visiting just to wander the grounds and appreciate the building itself. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-7PM Monday 10AM-7PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10AM-7PM Thursday 10AM-7PM Friday 10AM-7PM Saturday 10AM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-3475-2121 Website: http://www.2121designsight.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.co.jp/biz/21-21- %E3%83%87%E3%82%B6%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d1879897-Reviews-21_21_DESIGN_SIGHT- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 6: Visit the 52nd Floor Mori Art Museum (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒106-6153 Tokyo, Minato 六本木6−10−1 六本木ヒルズ森タワー 53F About: Founded by real estate developer Minoru Mori, the Mori Art Museum is a contemporary art space in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower committed to exhibiting a wide range of cutting-edge visual art, architecture, and design, along with the best in modern Japanese and Asian art. Their extensive range of public programs – including symposia, lectures, artist talks, and community outreach – is designed to nurture the connection between art and life. Admission is 1600 yen. Check out their exhibition schedule on their website. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-9:30PM Monday 10AM-9:30PM Tuesday 10AM-4:30PM Wednesday 10AM-9:30PM Thursday 10AM-9:30PM Friday 10AM-9:30PM Saturday 10AM-9:30PM Phone number: +81 3-5777-8600 Website: http://www.mori.art.museum/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%A3%AE%E7%BE%8E%E8%A1%93%E9%A4%A8-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d307642-Reviews-Mori_Art_Museum- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 7: Visit Atago Shrine (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒105-0002 東京都港区 愛宕1丁目5-3 About: Known for its long and steep ancient stone staircase, Atago Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. Legend has it that a young Samurai climbed the steps on horseback to deliver plum blossoms to the Shogun Tokugawa Leyasu. Pleased, the Shogun advanced the young Samurai in the ranks. Today, it's known as the staircase of success (shussei no ishiden) and it is thought that climbing the stairs to pray at the shrine can bring success in life. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-3PM Monday 10AM-3PM Tuesday 10AM-3PM Wednesday 10AM-3PM Thursday 10AM-3PM Friday 10AM-3PM Saturday 10AM-3PM Phone number: +81 3-3431-0327 Website: http://www.atago-jinja.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%84%9B%E5%AE%95%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d561640-Reviews-Atago_Shrine- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 8: Rest Up at the Andaz Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒105-0001 Tōkyō-to, Minato City, Toranomon, 1-chōme−23−４ 虎ノ門ヒルズ About: The Andaz Tokyo is a boutique-like property from the Hyatt brand in the business district of Toranomon. Despite its big-name associations, the hotel incorporates local design elements like washi paper artwork and the massive bonsai tree in the lobby. The property features three restaurants: a grill specialize in Japanese aged beef, a burger restaurant, and a small sushi bar. The highlight here? The rooftop bar, which has more to it than just the views. The skilled bartenders preside over a menu of signature cocktails, and can whip up an excellent iteration of whatever you're craving. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-6830-1234 Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/andaz-tokyo-toranomon- hills/tyoaz?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_aspac_tyoaz Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA- %E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC-%E8%99%8E%E3%83%8E%E9%96%80%E3%83%92%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BA- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g14129647-d6485175-Reviews-Andaz_Tokyo_Toranomon_Hills- Toranomon_Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 9: WRONG LOCATION - Dine at Standing Only Ginza Shimada - Reserve ahead (Closed Sun) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo, Ginza, 8 Chome−4−17 リクルートギンザ８ 8 2 104 0061 About: Shimada is an authentic casual spot in Ginza with a single 4-top table and a standing-room only counter.
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