Guidebook for Shinagawa-ku
Sightseeing
Large traditional Japanese hotel. Worth taking a look inside, especially the rooftop area!
32 locals recommend
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
1-chōme-8-1 ShimomeguroLarge traditional Japanese hotel. Worth taking a look inside, especially the rooftop area!
The office building of Amazon (the online retailer) has a futuristic appearance, complete with a helipad!
Amazon Japan G.K.
1-chōme-8-1 ShimomeguroThe office building of Amazon (the online retailer) has a futuristic appearance, complete with a helipad!
A complex of shops and restaurants including an Ebisu beer hall!
147 locals recommend
Yebisu Garden Cinema
4-chōme-20-2 EbisuA complex of shops and restaurants including an Ebisu beer hall!
Essentials
One of 3 supermarkets nearby, not the cheapest but they sell many import products.
7 locals recommend
Tokyu Store Fudōmae
5-chōme-1-28 NishigotandaOne of 3 supermarkets nearby, not the cheapest but they sell many import products.
Everything Else
Fudomae Station
3-chōme-9-12 NishigotandaClosest metro train station
Meguro Station
2-chōme-16 KamiōsakiClosest JR train station
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome craft beer bar which is only a 15 min bus ride away (Bus 41 towards Shibuya)
6 locals recommend
Baird Beer Nakameguro Taproom
2-chōme-1-3 KamimeguroAwesome craft beer bar which is only a 15 min bus ride away (Bus 41 towards Shibuya)
A series of eclectic streets full of bars and little restaurants that scream "Japan". A must-visit area!!!
823 locals recommend
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōA series of eclectic streets full of bars and little restaurants that scream "Japan". A must-visit area!!!
One of my favourite bars in Golden Gai! There is a hole in the ceiling of the 1F through which the bartender passes drinks to 2F customers. They also have a 3F rooftop area that is pretty neat too!
37 locals recommend
Albatross
1-chōme-1-7 KabukichōOne of my favourite bars in Golden Gai! There is a hole in the ceiling of the 1F through which the bartender passes drinks to 2F customers. They also have a 3F rooftop area that is pretty neat too!
Food Scene
Hanamaru Udon Meguro East Exit
2-chōme-15-17 KamiōsakiCheap and tasty sanuki udon!
New Starbucks in the neighbourhood with a spacious and trendy interior!
12 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee Meguro Gonnosukezaka
1-chōme-1-2-19 ShimomeguroNew Starbucks in the neighbourhood with a spacious and trendy interior!
Covered street (more like an alley) of restaurants and bars. Very traditional with good food and drinks! Must try!
147 locals recommend
Ebisu-Yokocho
1-chōme-7-4 EbisuCovered street (more like an alley) of restaurants and bars. Very traditional with good food and drinks! Must try!
Amazing food and craft beer enjoyed right on the water. Perfect on a nice summer day!
34 locals recommend
T.Y. HARBOR
2-chōme-1-3 HigashishinagawaAmazing food and craft beer enjoyed right on the water. Perfect on a nice summer day!
Traditional Japanese restaurant with a long history of serving dozeu (pronounced "dojo") which are loaches. Tastes much better than it sounds! Highly recommended!!!
40 locals recommend
Komakata Dozeu
1-chōme-7-12 KomagataTraditional Japanese restaurant with a long history of serving dozeu (pronounced "dojo") which are loaches. Tastes much better than it sounds! Highly recommended!!!
Amazing hole-in-the-wall hiroshimayaki restaurant with about 10 counter seats. You can see the chef cook right in front of you! Portions are big, food is tasty, not expensive at all!
あす香 本店
1-chōme-12-12 NishishinjukuAmazing hole-in-the-wall hiroshimayaki restaurant with about 10 counter seats. You can see the chef cook right in front of you! Portions are big, food is tasty, not expensive at all!
At the top floor of the Comme Ça store is a cafe/pastry shop that serves beautiful cakes and tarts. You can see the pastry chef at work while you enjoy the fresh sweets!
Comme Ça store
3-chōme-26-6 ShinjukuAt the top floor of the Comme Ça store is a cafe/pastry shop that serves beautiful cakes and tarts. You can see the pastry chef at work while you enjoy the fresh sweets!
Small restaurant with 2 large tables surrounding charcoal grills where you grill your own food. Order the course meal with assorted meat and veggies. Very good value and super tasty!
寅
3-chōme-49-1 EbisuSmall restaurant with 2 large tables surrounding charcoal grills where you grill your own food. Order the course meal with assorted meat and veggies. Very good value and super tasty!
Shopping
This is like the Costco for children/baby stuff. Cheap and cute Japanese clothes, accessories, toys, furniture etc for kids and babies!
Akachan Honpo TOC
7-chōme-22-17 NishigotandaThis is like the Costco for children/baby stuff. Cheap and cute Japanese clothes, accessories, toys, furniture etc for kids and babies!