6 Day VIP Food Trip Day 1, Sunday March 04, 2018

1: Rest Up at the Andaz Tokyo (Lodging) Address: , 〒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 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 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 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 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. Here, you'll find beautiful dishes made from top quality ingredients served at the peak of perfection. The chef, Hiroshi Shimada, used to be at the helm of the 3-star Michelin Azabu Yukimura, before opening this neighborhood spot. Some notable dishes include the perfectly grilled wagyu steak, and the Karasumi Soba (Japanese Bottarga with buckwheat noodles). All items are served a la carte. Opening hours Phone number: +81 3 3572 8972 Website: http://www.oreno.co.jp/restaurant/shimada/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%8A%80%E5%BA%A7%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A0- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA-2 Day 3, Tuesday March 06, 2018

1: Explore Tsukiji Market - MOVED (Activity) Address: 5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan 104-0054 About: Take a morning stroll through Tsukiji to see the endless variety of seafood that comes through Tokyo each day. While the market opens to the public only after 8AM, you can join a private tour for early access. For access to the tuna auction, you will either need to arrive very early at 2AM and wait, or join a VIP tour option to gain entry at 4:30AM without the wait. Note: The market isn't designed as a tourist destination so watch out for the mini-forklifts zipping around. If you want to get up super early, you can register to see the tuna auction (registration starts promptly at 5AM), and takes place here. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 5AM-12PM Tuesday 5AM-12PM Wednesday 5AM-12PM Thursday 5AM-12PM Friday 5AM-12PM Saturday 5AM-12PM Phone number: 03-3541-2640 Website: http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%AF%89%E5%9C%B0%E5%B8%82%E5%A0%B4- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066444-d315477-Reviews-The_Tsukiji_Market- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: CLOSED: Tokyo's Best Soba at Minatoya (Go Right Before It Opens at 11:30AM) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒105-0003 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, 港区Nishishinbashi, 3 Chome−３−１−１０ About: Minatoya is the essence of Tokyo: an always packed, stand-up soba spot known for its hearty portions and trendy decor. The options are diverse here, but they're famous for their warm chicken soba and their cold meat soba (tsumetai niku) topped with nori strips, green onion, sesame seeds, and chili oil. Pro-tip: Once you finish your noodles, grab an egg from the bowl on the counter. Crack it into the both with crunchy bits of tenkasu (tempura batter pieces) and you'll have another creamy treat to devour. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 11:30AM-5PM, 5:30PM-8PM Tuesday 11:30AM-5PM, 5:30PM-8PM Wednesday 11:30AM-5PM, 5:30PM-8PM Thursday 11:30AM-5PM, 5:30PM-8PM Friday 11:30AM-5PM, 5:30PM-8PM Saturday Closed Phone number: +81 3-5777-6921 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B8%AF%E5%B1%8B-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d1685453-Reviews-Sobadokoro_Minatoya- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: 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

4: Coffee at Cafe de L'Ambre (Roasting Since 1948) (Cafe) Address: 8 104 0061, 8 Chome-10-15 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan About: L’Ambre might be one of the coolest coffee shops in Tokyo, if not the coolest coffee shop anywhere. Ok, so maybe we’re being hyperbolic, but at the very least, the O.G. doing the coffee roasting is 100 years old, so he knows what he’s doing. With all the hipster coffee joints out there, L’Ambre is a refreshing step back in time, in business since 1948, still serving their signature blend, a variety of aged coffees, and around 30 different single origin roasts. Coffee enthusiasts must visit L’Ambre! The last order is 30 minute before closing. Cafe de L'Ambre will close early at 6PM on 12/29, and remain closed from 12/30 to 1/8. They will reopen with limited hours on 1/9 (12PM to 6PM) and open as usual from 1/9 onward. Opening hours Sunday 12PM-6:30PM Monday 12PM-9:30PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12PM-9:30PM Thursday 12PM-9:30PM Friday 12PM-9:30PM Saturday 12PM-9:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3571-1551 Website: http://www.h6.dion.ne.jp/~lambre/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7-%E3%83%89- %E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d1689274-Reviews-Cafe_de_Lambre- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Omakase at Sushi Hashiguchi 寿司はしぐち (NO PHOTOS INSIDE) (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Tue 3/06/18 at 6:00 PM for 9 Address: 1 Chome-5-２０ Motoakasaka, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 107-0051, Japan About: Top 5 sushi place in Tokyo and whole world. If you wonder why there's no photos in internet from Hashiguchi's great sushi it's because photography is forbidden inside. Just order omakase and enjoy! Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 6PM-10PM Tuesday 6PM-10PM Wednesday 6PM-10PM Thursday 6PM-10PM Friday 6PM-10PM Saturday 6PM-10PM Phone number: +81 3-3478-3588 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%AF%E3%81%97%E3%81%90%E3%81%A1- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA?osq=Sushi+Hashiguchi https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d9951779-Reviews-Hashiguchi- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 4, Wednesday March 07, 2018

1: Craft Coffee or Cocktails at Fuglen Tokyo (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya, 富ヶ谷1−16−11 渋谷区 About: Check out this beautiful all wood interior coffee shop from Oslo. Some of the best coffee in Tokyo is served here. This is where the Tokyo hipsters hang out. Try their open-faced sandwiches and their Kalita pour over. Fuglen is also a great place to check out at night as it's a coffee shop by day, and a bar at night. They serve excellent cocktails as well as a variety of Japanese microbrews. Fuglen's hours will be adjusted as follows for the New Year holiday: 12/31, 1/1: 8:00 AM~7:00 PM 1/2, 1/3: 8:00 AM~10:00 PM Opening hours Sunday 8AM-8PM Monday 8AM-8PM Tuesday 8AM-8PM Wednesday 8AM-8PM Thursday 8AM-8PM Friday 8AM-8PM Saturday 8AM-8PM Phone number: 03-3481-0884 Website: http://www.fuglen.no/japanese/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%95%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%82%A6%E3%82 %AD%E3%83%A7%E3%82%A6-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d6406729-Reviews-Fuglen_Tokyo- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Visit Meiji Shrine (Activity) Address: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan About: Dedicated to the late 19th-century emperor who opened Japan to the West, Tokyo's most famous shrine is wonderfully serene and austere. It's not colorful or flashy like other Asian places of worship, and is less of a tourist trap than Senso-ji, the big Buddhist temple across town in Asakusa. The 40-foot-high (12-meter) gate at the entrance to the 200-acre park is made of 1,500-year-old cypress, and there's a second one like it closer to the shrine itself. Stop at the cleansing station where you can dip into a communal water tank and purify your hands and mouth before offering up a prayer. You can write wishes on little pieces of paper and tie them onto the prayer wall, or do as the locals do — toss some yen into the offering box (it's near the enormous taiko drum), bow your head twice, clap twice, and bow once more. Admission to the shrine is free. Admission to the inner garden is 500 yen. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-4:30PM Monday 9AM-4:30PM Tuesday 9AM-4:30PM Wednesday 9AM-4:30PM Thursday 9AM-4:30PM Friday 9AM-4:30PM Saturday 9AM-4:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3379-5511 Website: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%98%8E%E6%B2%BB%E7%A5%9E%E5%AE%AE- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d1373780-Reviews-Meiji_Jingu_Shrine- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Explore Harajuku & Shop Along Takeshita Street (Activity) Address: Takeshita St, 1-chōme-6 Jingūmae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan About: Bursting with color and life, this famous shopping district is a hotbed of youth culture and full of affordable and quirky fashion shops, boutiques, department stores, and cozy alleyways. Made (extra) famous around the world by Gwen Stefani's "Harajuku Girls," it's here that you'll see all kinds of alternative fashions, particularly Lolita dresses. Be sure to check out the Laforet mall, ground zero for Lolita fashions. There are also many shops on Takeshita Dori and Omotesando. As you walk toward Omotesando, the streets become more modern and the shops more high-end. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-10PM Monday 11AM-9PM Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-9PM Phone number: +81 3-3403-2525 Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d1373790-Reviews-Takeshita_Street- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Michelin-Starred Soba at Tamawarai (玉笑) (Restaurant) Address: 5 Chome-23-３ Jingūmae, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0001, Japan About: On a small street between Shibuya and Harujuku, Tamawarai is a Michelin-starred restaurant famous for its soba noodles, made with buckwheat grown on the chef-owner’s farm in Tochigi. Besides soba, you can also get tasty sides like grilled miso paste and tamago. Nondescript and unassuming, the restaurant has a tiny dining room where you’ll sit at a communal table. Don’t miss the soba in egg soup, or their soba tea. The soba miso and yuba (tofu skin) are also notable side dishes. NOTE: During busy times, the wait here can be up to 2 hours. If possible, come early in the day. Tamawarai will be closed the following days during Golden Week 2019: 4/29, 5/6, 5/7 and lunch on 5/8. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-5PM Monday Closed Tuesday 6:30PM-9PM Wednesday 11:30AM-3PM, 6:30PM-9PM Thursday 11:30AM-3PM, 6:30PM-9PM Friday 11:30AM-3PM, 6:30PM-9PM Saturday 11:30AM-4PM, 6PM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-5485-0025 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%8E%89%E7%AC%91-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14129746-d1685219-Reviews-Tamawarai- Jingumae_Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Shop and Explore Modern Architecture in Omotesando (Activity) Address: 3 Chome-6 Kitaaoyama, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 107-0061, Japan 港区 About: Omotesando is one of Tokyo's modern upscale neighborhoods, known for being home to both upscale international and local avant-garde fashion brands. The tree-lined avenue is full of hip shops, restaurants, and more. Opening hours Sunday 12AM-12AM Monday 12AM-12AM Tuesday 12AM-12AM Wednesday 12AM-12AM Thursday 12AM-12AM Friday 12AM-12AM Saturday 12AM-12AM Phone number: 03-3403-2622 Website: http://tokyometro.jp/station/omote-sando/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E8%A1%A8%E5%8F%82%E9%81%93%E9%A7%85-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA-3 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d10954796-Reviews- Tokyo_Metro_Omotesando_Station_Passenger_Information_Centeer-Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo.html

6: Visit the eclectic Nezu Museum (Activity) Address: 6-chōme-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tōkyō-to 107-0062, Japan About: Home to the private collection of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art of businessman and passionate tea drinker Nezu Kaichiro, the Nezu Museum features galleries, gardens, and a café dedicated to the “way of tea.” The collection of paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, lacquerware, wood and bamboo craft are, textiles, armor, and archaeological specimens showcases Kaichiro’s eclectic taste and general curiosity about the world. Toward the end of his life, he adopted the tea name of Seizan and focused on wares to use during the Japanese tea ceremony – this is one of the most important parts of the collection. General entrance is 1100 yen. Be sure to visit the beautiful café, surrounded on three sides by glass and set in the museum’s garden. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-5PM Monday Closed Tuesday 10AM-5PM Wednesday 10AM-5PM Thursday 10AM-5PM Friday 10AM-5PM Saturday 10AM-5PM Phone number: +81 3-3400-2536 Website: http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%A0%B9%E6%B4%A5%E7%BE%8E%E8%A1%93%E9%A4%A8- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d324417-Reviews-Nezu_Museum- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 7: Cocktail Tasting Menu at Gen Yamamoto (Reservations Only Accepted Directly From Guest) (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒106-0045 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, Azabujūban, 1 Chome−6−４ アニバーサリービル1F About: Gen Yamamoto is an 8-seat counter bar that creates bespoke cocktails and features a cocktail tasting menu with a progression of flavors created from carefully selected and seasonal local fresh produce. They take "shiki" (Japanese seasonality) seriously here. A 4 cocktail tasting menu is 4,500 yen, 6 cocktails for 6,500 yen. There is also a cover charge of 1,000 yen per person. Gen now only takes reservations directly from the guest by phone 7 days in advance. You can also try emailing in advance to reserve - [email protected]. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 3PM-11PM Wednesday 3PM-11PM Thursday 3PM-11PM Friday 3PM-11PM Saturday 3PM-11PM Phone number: +81 3-6434-0652 Website: http://www.genyamamoto.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/gen-yamamoto-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d4066967-Reviews-Gen_Yamamoto- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

8: Fine Yakitori at Torikado 鳥かど (by the son of Torishiki's Yoshiteru Ikegawa) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒153-0063 Tōkyō-to, Meguro-ku, Meguro, 2 Chome−8−7, 鈴木 ビル B1F About: With a spacious open kitchen and cedar counter, Torikado is not like other yakitori joints in Tokyo. An offshoot of Torishiki, Yoshiteru Ikegawa opened Torikado 10 years after he set up Torishiki, where his son Kohei Onoda mans the grill. In addition to the cuts of meat and seasoning that you'd find at Torishiki, at Torikado you'll also find a range of excellent side dishes paired with different chicken preparations. Opening hours Sunday 6PM-12AM Monday 6PM-12AM Tuesday 6PM-12AM Wednesday 6PM-12AM Thursday 6PM-12AM Friday 6PM-12AM Saturday 6PM-12AM Phone number: +81 3-6417-9967 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%B3%A5%E3%81%8B%E3%81%A9-%E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066450-d13010206-Reviews-Torikado- Meguro_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

9: Cocktails at Bar Trench (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒150-0021 東京都渋谷区 恵比寿西1-5-8 DISビル102 About: Located off an alleyway in the neighborhood of , just a few minutes' walk from Ebisu Station, Bar Trench is known for their absinthe and cocktails. The atmosphere evokes a Parisian speakeasy, and the bartenders dress with aristocratic flair and are happy to educate you on the magic of green liquors. Try their off-menu whiskey and absinthe cocktail, known as "Van Gogh's Downfall." Bar Trench will be closed from 12/31 to 1/5. Opening hours Sunday 6PM-1AM Monday 7PM-2AM Tuesday 7PM-2AM Wednesday 7PM-2AM Thursday 7PM-2AM Friday 7PM-2AM Saturday 7PM-2AM Phone number: +81 3-3780-5291 Website: http://small-axe.net/bar-trench Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d10806592-Reviews-Bar_TRENCH- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 5, Thursday March 08, 2018

1: Ramen at Horiuchi Ramen (らぁめん ほりうち 新橋店) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒105ｰ0004 Tokyo, Minato 新橋３丁目19-4 桜井ビル１F About: This under-the-tourist-radar ramen joint serves just two options for ramen - a classic shoyu ramen and a tsukemen (Tokyo's famous cold noodle that's dipped in a hot rich broth). With no tables and just a long bar, this is the kind of place where you eat your noodles and then get out - you can't even get a beer or soda in here, just self-service water. If the line of 20 locals out the door isn't indication enough though, we're telling you - you'll be getting an awesome bowl of noodles here. Horiuchi Ramen will be closed from 1/1 to 1/3. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-11PM Monday 7AM-3AM Tuesday 7AM-3AM Wednesday 7AM-3AM Thursday 7AM-3AM Friday 7AM-4:30AM Saturday 11AM-3AM Phone number: +81 3-6435-8970 Website: http://ramen-horiuchi.com Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%89%E3%81%81%E3%82%81%E3%82%93- %E3%81%BB%E3%82%8A%E3%81%86%E3%81%A1-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d7297889-Reviews-Ramen_Horiuchi- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Visit the Imperial Palace (Activity) Address: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan About: The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, the Imperial Palace is a park-like complex surrounded by moats and massive stone walls on the site of the former Edo Castle. Two stone bridges lead to the inner palace grounds, which are closed to the public except for January 2 (New Year’s Day) and December 23rd (the Emperor’s birthday). Take a guided tour of the grounds themselves (in Japanese, with English audio on headphones) or wander the East Gardens on your own – they’re open every day except Mondays and Fridays. The Imperial Palace free tours take place at 10AM and 1:30PM and last about 75 minutes. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Wednesday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Thursday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Friday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Saturday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Phone number: +81 3-3213-1111 Website: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%9A%87%E5%B1%85-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA-5 https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d320050-Reviews-Imperial_Palace- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Shop Gifts on the 7th Floor of Matsuya Ginza (Check out the Basement Food Hall) (Shopping) Address: 銀座3丁目6-1 中央区 104-0061 About: Matsuya is known for housing in-store boutiques for Japan's greatest designers - Comme des Garcons, Issey Miyake, and Yohji Yamamoto (3rd floor). This is also an excellent spot to shop for gifts back home. On the 7th floor you'll find quality traditional Japanese goods. Matsuya will be closed on 1/1 and will adjust their hours as follows during the New Year holiday: 12/31: 10:00 AM~6:00 PM 1/2, 1/5: 9:30 AM~7:30 PM 1/3, 1/4: Regular hours Opening hours Sunday 10AM-7:30PM Monday 10AM-8PM Tuesday 10AM-8PM Wednesday 10AM-8PM Thursday 10AM-8PM Friday 10AM-8PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Phone number: 03-3567-1211 Website: http://www.quolofune.com/shop/matsuya-ginza/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%9D%BE%E5%B1%8B-%E9%8A%80%E5%BA%A7- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g1066444-d2717613-Reviews-Matsuya_Ginza- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Take the Heat at Kikanbo Spicy Ramen (Restaurant) Address: 2 Chome-2-10-9 Kajichō, Chiyoda-ku, Tōkyō-to 101-0044, Japan About: Try the oni (devil) spice level ramen for the ultimate challenge. The spicy miso ramen here is one of the few shops to do great miso ramen, and it has both Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers in them. One of Ivan Orkin of Ivan Ramen's favorite shops. Tsukemen will not be offered on 12/31 and 1/1, but their typical ramen will be offered until 4PM on those days. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-4PM Monday 11AM-9:30PM Tuesday 11AM-9:30PM Wednesday 11AM-9:30PM Thursday 11AM-9:30PM Friday 11AM-9:30PM Saturday 11AM-9:30PM Phone number: +81 3-6206-0239 Website: http://karashibi.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B7%E3%83%93%E5%91%B3%E5%99%8C%E3%82 %89%E3%83%BC%E9%BA%BA-%E9%AC%BC%E9%87%91%E6%A3%92- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066443-d1698900-Reviews-Karashibimisoramen_Kikanbo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Visit Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou (アキバフクロウ) (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒101-0022 Tokyo, 千代田区Kanda Neribeicho, ６７ About: You might think cat cafes are one of those "been there, done that" things now. Well, you're in luck because right nearby, Akiba Fukurou is where you'll find the newest animal cafe craze - the owl cafe! Reservation required, admission is 2000 yen per person (cash only). Opening hours Sunday 12PM-7PM Monday 12PM-6PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12PM-6PM Thursday 12PM-6PM Friday 12PM-6PM Saturday 12PM-7PM Website: http://akiba2960.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AD%E3%83%90- %E3%83%95%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%A6-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d7083924-Reviews-Akiba_Fukurou- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 6: Kaiseki at 2-star Michelin Narisawa (Restaurant) Address: 2 Chome-6-15 Minamiaoyama, 港区 Tokyo 107-0062, Japan About: Narisawa fuses French cooking methods with fine Japanese ingredients. WIth two Michelin stars and its spot on the World's 50 Best list (no. 22), it's no wonder this is one of Tokyo's top dining experiences. Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's signature dishes mirror nature and reflect his approach to sustainability and protecting the environment. He celebrates Japanese ecosystems throughout his dishes,with nearly all ingredients sourced from Japan and a menu that changes with the seasons. Narisawa's respect for nature is reflected in how he works directly with local fishermen to source precise amounts to ensure zero food waste. The restaurant was also given the Sustainabie Restaurant award by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. Note that dinner can last up to four hours so be sure to plan accordingly. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 12PM-3PM, 6PM-10PM Wednesday 12PM-3PM, 6PM-10PM Thursday 12PM-3PM, 6PM-10PM Friday 12PM-3PM, 6PM-10PM Saturday 12PM-3PM, 6PM-10PM Phone number: +81 3-5785-0799 Website: http://www.narisawa-yoshihiro.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B5%E3%83%AF-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d1504681-Reviews-NARISAWA- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

7: Innovative Cocktails from Aged Liquors at Ben Fiddich (ベンフィディック) - READ NOTE (Night Time) Address: 西新宿1丁目13-7 About: A serious bar by Hiroyasu Kayama who, after visiting the famous absinthe-producing town of Pontarlier, decided to start an absinthe revolution in Japan. Kayama makes his own original absinthe-like botanical infusions and grows his own wormwood and herbs on a farm owned by his family. He also makes his own Campari, which is quite a feat considering the thousands of ingredients that go into it. The bar itself looks like a colonial-era tavern. The intimate bar is lined with spices and bar-top equipment, giving it an apothecary feel. NOTE: There can be a 45 min - 1 hr wait here when it's busy so be sure to walk in and politely put your name down with the host for a time to return (do not walk into the bar directly without waiting for the host — we've seen other foreigners do this and they are promptly told the bar will be full for the entire evening). Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 6PM-1AM Tuesday 6PM-1AM Wednesday 6PM-1AM Thursday 6PM-1AM Friday 6PM-1AM Saturday 6PM-1AM Phone number: +81 3-6279-4223 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/ben-fiddich-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066457-d7712564-Reviews-Ben_Fiddich- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 6, Friday March 09, 2018

1: Dine for Breakfast at the Beautiful Yakumo Saryo, a Residence Turned Restaurant & Teahouse (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒152-0023 Tōkyō-to, Meguro-ku, Yakumo, 3 Chome−4, 八雲３丁目４−７ About: This understated residence turned restaurant & tea house is a trek, but the unforgettable dining experience makes it worth it. Conceived by Shinichiro Ogata (known for his work on the Andaz Tokyo), the space at Yakumo Saryo fuses traditional minimalism with the modern and contemporary. For breakfast and lunch, the restaurant offers kaiseki meals, and the teahouse features beautifully made wagashi (Japanese sweets) and tea. Dinner is by invitation only, which is why we recommend breakfast at this stunning spot. The residence also features a confectionary shop and showroom for Ogata's Simplicity line. Breakfast set at 3,200 yen. Lunch at 8,000-12,000 yen. Children under 12 are not allowed. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 9AM-5PM Tuesday 9AM-5PM Wednesday 9AM-5PM Thursday 9AM-5PM Friday 9AM-5PM Saturday 9AM-5PM Phone number: +81 3-5731-1620 Website: http://www.yakumosaryo.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.de/biz/%E5%85%AB%E9%9B%B2%E8%8C%B6%E5%AF%AE- %E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066450-d2280938-Reviews-Yakumosaryo- Meguro_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Anime at the Studio Ghibli Museum (Reserve 1 month in advance) (Activity) Address: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan About: Hidden passageways, spiral staircases, and fascinating zoetropes are just a few of the wonders at the Studio Ghibli Museum, located inside the woodsy Inokashira Park in Mitaka. Even if you’re not a dedicated Miyazaki fan, you’ll still find plenty to enjoy at the Studio Ghibli museum, especially if you’re interested in the art of animation – there’s a number of vintage film reels and story boards available for perusing. Photos are strictly prohibited inside the museum, but you can still snap a pic in the elegant garden and courtyard. Tickets include a short 20 minute anime film and must be purchased well in advance (1 month), either online or at a LAWSON convenience store (in Japan). Last minute tickets can occasionally be purchased only via GoVoyagin for $62 per person. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-6PM Monday 10AM-6PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10AM-6PM Thursday 10AM-6PM Friday 10AM-6PM Saturday 10AM-6PM Phone number: +81 570-055-777 Website: http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E4%B8%89%E9%B7%B9%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE- %E3%82%B8%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E7%BE%8E%E8%A1%93%E9%A4%A8- %E4%B8%89%E9%B7%B9%E5%B8%82 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1060901-d581684-Reviews-Ghibli_Museum- Mitaka_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Explore the Narrow Streets by the Canal at Nakameguro (Full of Charming Boutiques) (Activity) Address: Nakameguro, Meguro, Tokyo 153-0061, Japan About: Walk around this hip neighborhood in Tokyo, once known just for its narrow, cherry tree-lined Meguro River. Now, it's home to endless numbers of relaxed and low-key cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and bars, away from the crowds you'll find in Shibuya. Opening hours Sunday 12AM-12AM Monday 12AM-12AM Tuesday 12AM-12AM Wednesday 12AM-12AM Thursday 12AM-12AM Friday 12AM-12AM Saturday 12AM-12AM Phone number: +81 3 5722 6850 Website: http://www.meguro-kanko.com Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E4%B8%AD%E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E6%A1%9C%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%8 2%8A-%E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E5%8C%BA n/a

4: Tokyo's Best Pizza at Seirinkan (Restaurant) Address: 2-chōme-6-4 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tōkyō-to 153-0051, Japan About: Get your pizza fix at Seirinkan, run by expert chef Susumu Kakinuma. He turns out the best pies in town, although they don’t fit the textbook Italian formula. The crust is light, fluffy, and dusted with salt, which is the perfect complement to his simple margarita and marinara toppings. Tomato lovers should opt for the marinara, which brings savory tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and olive oil to life. Cheese lovers won’t be disappointed by the margarita, which features a generous portion of fresh mozzarella cheese and the slightest serving of tomato sauce underneath. Reservations are available for dinner only. During the New Year holiday, Seirinkan will be open on 1/1 from 5PM to 8:45PM, or until supplies last. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Monday 11:30AM-2PM, 6PM-9PM Tuesday 11:30AM-2PM, 6PM-9PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2PM, 6PM-9PM Thursday 11:30AM-2PM, 6PM-9PM Friday 11:30AM-2PM, 6PM-9PM Saturday 11:30AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Phone number: +81 3-3714-5160 Website: https://theseirinkan.com/menu.html Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E8%81%96%E6%9E%97%E9%A4%A8-%E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066450-d1499109-Reviews-Seirinkan- Meguro_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Explore Daikanyama, Tokyo's Charming Brooklyn-esque Neighborhood (Activity) Address: 19-4 Daikanyamachō, Shibuya City, Tōkyō-to 150-0034, Japan About: Located on the western edge of Shibuya, Daikanyama is a trendy popular neighborhood with maze-like streets filled with unique boutiques, open-air cafes, and more. It's a residential area that's slower-paced and quieter than the neighboring Shibuya, which also means there are fewer tourists and more locals. Spend an afternoon wandering the streets here and find a cafe to sit and people watch. Opening hours Sunday 7AM-2AM Monday 7AM-2AM Tuesday 7AM-2AM Wednesday 7AM-2AM Thursday 7AM-2AM Friday 7AM-2AM Saturday 7AM-2AM Phone number: +81 3-3713-0792 Website: https://www.tokyu.co.jp/railway/station/info/Pid=2.html Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g14134839-Daikanyama_Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto- Vacations.html

6: 2-Star Michelin Modern French Tasting Menu at L’Effervescence (Restaurant) Address: 2 Chome-26-4 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 106-0031, Japan About: Tucked away near Chokokuji Temple is L’Effervescence, a Modern French restaurant that boasts two Michelin stars and a spot on San Pellegrino’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Decorated to feel like a private living room, you’ll find an intimate atmosphere that Chef Shinobu Namae hopes will make people feel happy and relaxed. When it comes to Namae’s kitchen creations, he relies on precise European cooking techniques and seasonal, hard-to-find Japanese ingredients to create signature dishes like wildly delicious deep-fried apple pie with wild boar. Opt for the 11-course tasting menu, which includes show-stopping desserts and plates that pay homage to Namae’s time cooking at The Fat Duck in London. Opening hours Sunday 12PM-1:30PM, 6PM-8:30PM Monday Closed Tuesday 12PM-1:30PM, 6PM-8:30PM Wednesday 12PM-1:30PM, 6PM-8:30PM Thursday 12PM-1:30PM, 6PM-8:30PM Friday 12PM-1:30PM, 6PM-8:30PM Saturday 12PM-1:30PM, 6PM-8:30PM Phone number: +81 3-5766-9500 Website: http://www.leffervescence.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A7%E3%8 2%BD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d3650658-Reviews-L_Effervescence- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

7: Cocktails at Code Name Mixology Akasaka (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato 赤坂３丁目１４−３ 渡林赤坂ビル2F About: Japan Times food critic Melinda Joe referred to Code Name Mixology bartender Shuzo Nagumo as “the Willy Wonka of extraordinary cocktails” – and with good reason: Nowhere else in the world can you taste the likes of his blue cheese or smoked chocolate martinis, and his house-infused foie gras vodka. They do have a menu, but the best thing to do is tell the bartender what flavors you like and have him or her mix up a custom cocktail. The second-floor location in Akasaka can be challenging to find, but the lighting is romantic and the dark wood welcoming. Code Name Mixology will be closed from 12/29 to 1/3. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 6PM-2AM Tuesday 6PM-2AM Wednesday 6PM-2AM Thursday 6PM-2AM Friday 6PM-2AM Saturday 6PM-2AM Phone number: +81 3-6459-1129 Website: http://r.goope.jp/spirits-sharing/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/codename-mixology-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA Day 7, Saturday March 10, 2018

1: Uni Over Rice at Uni Tora Kurau (うに虎喰) - DUPLICATE (Restaurant) Address: 築地4丁目10-14 中央区 104-0045 About: If you're an uni lover like we are, this may just be the sexiest spot in all of Tokyo. Located near Tsukiji, Uni Tora Kurau specializes in uni rice bowls. Get a completely obscene amount of uni over a bed of sushi rice. Here, they have uni from all of the world, but you're here for the Japanese stuff. Try the 3 Japanese uni-don, which comes with 3 types of Japanese uni for ¥5,000 - one meant to be eaten sans soy sauce, a second with shiso and salt, and a third with an egg yolk broken over it. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Monday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Tuesday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Wednesday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Thursday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Friday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Saturday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Phone number: 03-6324-4237 Website: http://www.itadori.co.jp/shop/shop_15.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%86%E3%81%AB%E8%99%8E%E5%96%B0- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.de/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d7712970-Reviews-Tsukiji_Itadori_Unitora_Kurau- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 2: Coffee at Tsukiji Market Turret Cafe (ターレット コーヒー) (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo, Tsukiji, 2 Chome−12−6, SK 東銀座 ビル About: Located on a narrow side street on the outskirts of the Tsukiji market, Turret is a pint-sized café where owner Kiyoshi Kawasaki serves top-notch espresso in ochoko sake cups. With just five counter seats and two small tables, it’s a bare-bones space with little room to linger, but Kawasaki pours what just might be the best latte in Tokyo. There are also non-coffee drinks if you are abstaining from caffeine. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-5PM Monday 7AM-6PM Tuesday 7AM-6PM Wednesday 7AM-6PM Thursday 7AM-6PM Friday 7AM-6PM Saturday 7AM-5PM Phone number: +81 80-3344-8819 Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turret-COFFEE/246487438833546 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/turret-coffee-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1066444-d5508410-i162881487-Turret_Coffee- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Cultural Activities and Neighborhood Information at the Yanesen Tourist and Information Center (Activity) Address: 3 Chome-136 Yanaka, Taito, Tokyo, Japan About: Yanesen refers to the area of the Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi neighborhoods, a great area to explore the remnants of the traditional Japanese townscape. Take a walk through the Yanaka Ginza Shopping District, filled with little eateries. You can grab a map at the Yanesen Information Center and then explore from there. The Yanesen Tourist Information Center also offers cultural classes like calligraphy classes, pottery, and flower arranging. Reservations are required for the classes. Key points of interest include, Scai Bathhouse, a bathhouse turned into a modern art gallery, the former Yoshidaya sake shop, which retains its Edo mercantile house architecture, the Mud Wall of Kannon-Ji-Temple, Nezu Shrine, and the Kyu-Iwasaki-Tei Gardens, the residence of Hisaya Iwasaki, 3rd president of the Mitsubishi Group. The house was designated an important cultural property and designed by British architect Josiah Condor. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-6PM Monday 10AM-6PM Tuesday 10AM-6PM Wednesday 10AM-6PM Thursday 10AM-6PM Friday 10AM-6PM Saturday 10AM-6PM Phone number: +81 3-3828-7878 Website: http://www.ti-yanesen.jp/ Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066461-d7338716-Reviews- Yanesen_Tourist_Information_Culture_Centre-Taito_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Explore Rikugien, an Edo-era Japanese Garden (Activity) Address: 6-chōme-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tōkyō-to 113-0021, Japan About: This traditional Edo-era Japanese Garden was designed and built between 1695 and 1702. It is a beautiful and peaceful place and one of the most elegant gardens in the city. In the fall, the changing colors of the leaves are particularly stunning, while in the spring, the weeping cherry blossom tree (shidare zakura) is the main attraction. While here, you can also enjoy tea in the tea house near the lake. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-4:30PM Monday 9AM-4:30PM Tuesday 9AM-4:30PM Wednesday 9AM-4:30PM Thursday 9AM-4:30PM Friday 9AM-4:30PM Saturday 9AM-4:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3941-2222 Website: http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/spot/teien/rikugien.html Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%85%AD%E7%BE%A9%E5%9C%92-%E6%96%87%E4%BA%AC%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066442-d320444-Reviews-Rikugien_Garden- Bunkyo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Out-Of-This-World Tsukemen at Chuka Soba Aoba Nakano (Go Late Afternoon for a Shorter Wait) (Restaurant) Address: 5 Chome-58-1 Nakano, 中野区 Nakano-ku, Tōkyō-to 164-0001, Japan About: Open since the 1990s, Chuka Soba Aoba Nakano is a famous eatery that's been named one of the best ramen joints in Tokyo. Grab a seat at the counter upon arrival and work up an appetite as you watch the chefs prepare bowl after bowl of steaming hot noodle soup. We recommend ordering the tsukemen, which will give you the chance to savor every last bite of the fragrant and rich broth, the chewy noodles, and the straightforward yet complementary toppings. Opening hours Sunday 10:30AM-9PM Monday 10:30AM-9PM Tuesday 10:30AM-9PM Wednesday 10:30AM-9PM Thursday 10:30AM-9PM Friday 10:30AM-9PM Saturday 10:30AM-9PM Phone number: +81 3-3388-5552 Website: http://www.nakano-aoba.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%9D%92%E8%91%89-%E4%B8%AD%E9%87%8E%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066452-d1689665-Reviews-Aoba- Nakano_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

6: Seasonal Sake Flights at Kuri (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tōkyō-to, Chūō-ku, 中央区Ginza, 6 Chome−６−４−１５ トニービル ２階 About: A few minutes from Shimbashi station, Kuri is a small dimly lit sake bar offering more than 100 kinds of sake ranging from freshly pressed and unfiltered to aged varieties born across the country's many regions. You'll also find a handful of seasonal selections that change on a weekly basis. Flights of four to five glasses start at just ¥1,000 and of course, you're free to order by the glass but we recommend letting the staff help shape your experience. PROTIP: Expect a seating charge of ¥800 on your final bill. Please note that for Golden Week 2019, Kuri will open at 3PM and last call will be 9:30PM. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 5PM-12AM Tuesday 5PM-12AM Wednesday 5PM-12AM Thursday 5PM-12AM Friday 5PM-12AM Saturday 5PM-12AM Phone number: +81 3-3573-8033 Website: http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~kurisake/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%BA%AB%E8%A3%8F-%E9%8A%80%E5%BA%A7%E5%BA%97- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA?search_key=33671 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d1692292-Reviews-Washu_Bar_Kuri_Ginza- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

7: Perfect Beef at Sumibi Yakiniku Nakahara (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒102-0085 Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda City, Rokubanchō, ４−３ ＧＥＭＳ市ヶ谷 ９F About: Chef Kentaro Nakahara does for beef what Tokyo's finest sushi chefs do for toro or uni. The cuts here - which range from various forms of offal to sirloin and more - are all sourced from the highest quality purveyors, ensuring the beef has exceptional flavor... Opening hours Sunday 5PM-11PM Monday 6PM-11PM Tuesday 6PM-11PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 6PM-11PM Friday 6PM-11PM Saturday 5PM-11PM Phone number: +81 3-6261-2987 Website: http://sumibiyakinikunakahara.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%82%AD%E7%81%AB%E7%84%BC%E8%82%89- %E3%81%AA%E3%81%8B%E3%81%AF%E3%82%89-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066443-d7801388-Reviews-Sumibi_Yakiniku_Nakahara- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html