Lovers Unite, Japankuru's 5 Interesting places
for Valentine’s Day in Tokyo
Love
is in the air, and every store you walk into now is selling
something to
present to a significant other. Though it’s widely
revered as an overblown
commercial holiday, some of us
(let’s face it, just the hopeless romantics)
still do believe that
there actually is “the one” out there. Time has proven
that love
can bloom even on battlefields so why wouldn’t it happen to
everyday
people like you and I?
Here
at Japankuru, we want to wish you all a happy Valentine’s
day, but first would
like to impart some advice for how to spend
your special day in Tokyo. We’ll
give you some suggestions for
places to visit and activities to partake in to
enhance your
chances with your significant other or even enjoy a nice night
out
with a friend (that’s right, this isn’t just for couples!)
First
and foremost let’s set some ground rules.
1.
Just because it’s Valentine’s
day, doesn’t mean you need a date.
2.
A night out with a close friend
is just as good as a date.
3.
Expensive places are overrated,
choose the most bang for your buck.
4.
Always try something new.
Okay,
take a gander at our recommendations within Tokyo for
Valentine’s Day 2016
#1 Seal your love with a Kiss in the SKY @ TOKYO CITY VIEW
Tokyo is known for being an extremely large city with a bit of
a light pollution problem. Everywhere you go at night the city
is lit up brighter than a Christmas tree making for very safe
city overall (no irrational fears of dark alleyways, but poor
visibility for viewing say the stars for example. Fortunately
while it may still be a bright city some of the towering sky
scrapers are wising up and allowing people inside to take in
unique views of the city
The "Tokyo City View" and "Sky Deck" at Mori Tower in
Roppongi, you can sit above the city lights and enjoy a clear view
of the stars with your significant other or friend. Why wouldn't
you want to spend a valentines day sitting in the stars?
The standard entry price will get you to the 52nd floor viewing
area (pictured below), with the "Sky Deck" getting you to the
actual roof of the building. ^^
TOKYO CITY VIEW
52F Roppongi Hills, Mori Tower, Roppongi 6-10-1,
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
Weekdays & holidays: 10:00 am-11:00 pm
(last admission at 10:30pm)
Fridays, Saturdays, days preceding holidays: 10:00 am-1:00 am
(last admission at midnight)
Sky Deck: 11:00 am-8:00 pm
(last admission at 7:30pm)
Website (English)
※Sky Deck is subject to closure without notice in the event
of rain, dense fog, strong winds, and other inclement weather.
#2 Dining Between Train Lines @ N3331
"Nothing can escape, true lover's embrace" -JAPANKURU
Love being squeezed? Having trouble letting go while hugging?
Well if you're like us and you enjoy the warmth of a tight
embrace or even just tight spaces, you'll definitely enjoy dining
at a restaurant where you're wedged between train lines!
Enjoy a lovely lunch or dinner as you feel the vibrations of
trains whizzing past at a dazzling pace. The cafe itself turns into
a wine bar during the night so not a bad idea for a date
that neither of your will forget.
[N3331]
•2F (U1)
• Open Hours
11:00 ~ 23:00 (Last order 22:30)
Sundays and holidays 11:00 - 21:00
(Last order 20:30)
• Phone 03-5295-2788
• Number of seats: 24 seats
• official website http://n3331.com
Wait! Valentines Day Gifts:
How could we forget recommendations for a Valentines Day
gift!? As cliché as it may sound, chocolate is still one of the
best Valentine's Day gifts in our opinion. It kind of has this
old-fashioned feel to it (but in a good way).
Japanese culture is a little different than that of western cultures
in the fact that February 14th marks the day for women to
give gifts to men! The following month, March 14th, on a day
called White Day, men have a chance to reciprocate the gift
received a month earlier however they are not obligated to.
Those who get a reciprocated gift can find that their love is
reciprocated as well and the happy couple will move
forward from there.
Sounds very rough right? You have to wait a whole month
for a response!?
The gift of Karinto
Nihonbashi Nishikihorin offers a special box of Valentine's Day
inspired chocolate rice cake cookies in a dedicated red
sealed box. These yummy treats are sure to put a smile
on anyone's face so please handle with care.
Edo no Manmaru Shokora
(江 戸 の ま ん ま る シ ョ コ ラ)
Flavors: Almond flavored chocolate / strawberry flavored
chocolate / milk chocolate flavor
Price: 1080 yen per box (tax-included)
Sales Period: only available from Dec. to Feb. each year.
Edo no Manmaru Shokora can be found at the many
Nihonbashi Nishikihorin shops but we recommend checking
out the Solamach shop!
[Nihonbashi Nishikihorin Store Information]
Oshiage 1-1-2 Sumida-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Sky Tree Town
Solamachi 2F
TEL: 03-5809-7261
Hours: 10:00 to 21:00, seven days a week
More info:
Website (Japanese)
#3 Smokeless Good Times @ Yakiniku Boucherie
Ever go into a barbecue restaurant, have an amazing
time enjoying the food, leave and head to your next
destination only to found out you still wreak of the
barbecue smell? We can relate!^^`
An interesting take on this problem is being combated by
Yakiniku Boucherie in Lumine Est Shinjuku. At this
restaurant they offer smokeless grills ,meaning you can
enjoy all the BBQ you like without actually taking
smell home with you.
How does this help with dates you might be wondering?
You know what they say about smell being tied to memory?
If you're going to make a good first impression, simply
not smell up your next destination, we recommend
enjoying delicious food and staying smelling fresh.
YAKINIKU Boucherie: 焼肉ブシュリ (8F)
Tel: 03-3353-0290
Hours: 11: 00 ~ 23: 00 (Last order 22: 00,
Last drink order 22: 30)
LUMINE EST Restaurants Page (English)
< LUMINE EST SHINJUKU store information >
Address: Tokyo Shinjuku Ku Shinjuku 3-38-1
Telephone: 03-5269-1111
Hours: 11:00~22: 00 (weekdays)
10:30 ~22: 00 (Weekends/Holidays)
Restaurant:11:00 ~23: 00
#4 A Rousing Good Time @ Hakada Hanamidori Ginza
Located in Ginza Velvia, our next destination is a place that is
great at cutting the tension in any situation!^^
(Shoutout to all my awkward people!)
At Hakada Hanamidori you can enjoy a meal that requires two
to participate. The restaurant offers hot pots where
you can make your meal together at the center of the table.
From this Japankuru Love Guru's perspective, it gives
your fidgety hands something to keep themselves occupied
with while you and your date talk. Give it a try and tell
them the people at Japankuru sent you!
Hakada Hanamidori- Ginza-2-chome
Ginza Velvia Hall 7F
Hours:
11:30～14:30 (Last Order .14:00)
17:00～23:00 (Last Order .22:00)
※ lunch is only available on weekends and holidays
※ No smoking during lunch
TEL: 03-3562-9725
website (Japanese)
Gift Idea #2: Cakes!
Before we get to the moment you've all been waiting for,
the reveal of the final date location...let's take a look at
one more gift idea.
Cakes are never a bad idea for Valentines Day.
Nothing better than showing your significant
other you care about them more than filling their belly with
something that'll bring a smile to their face. "La Maison
Ensoleille Table Patisserie" in ITOCiA Yurakucho has just the
right cake or pie for you.
La Maison Ensoleille Table Patisserie @ ITOCiA FOOD AVE B1F
Business hours: 11: 00~21: 00
Last but not least we have come to the end of our list, but do
you still remember the 4 rules we set out before?
1. Just because it’s Valentine’s day, doesn’t mean you need a date.
2. A night out with a close friend is just as good as a date.
3. Expensive places are overrated, choose the most bang for your buck.
4. Always try something new.
Keep these facts in mind as we proceed!
#5
We've saved the best for last! Tokyo is known the world over
as a concrete jungle with not much greenery to be found
everywhere you go. So our advice for you is to bear the chilly
weather and get out and enjoy a slice of nature. Spending a nice
quiet Sunday with your significant other in a park is the perfect
relaxing getaway for the two of you.
Bring games you can play together like a frisbee, or even plan a picnic!^^
Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
Address: 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0014
website:
from the Ministry of the Environment website
We hope you enjoyed our quick list of interesting things to do
in Tokyo during Valentine's Day. Keep the 4 rules in mind
and above all try to have a good time! It may just be an
overblown consumer holiday but it's a great chance to act
super lovie dovie and get away with it^^
Happy Valentines Day!
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