Roppongi is not all about clubs and shops. Bibliophiles are well catered for at the beautiful Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi, and their extensive opening hours means indulging in reading sessions at all times of the day.
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi - image © Florentyna Leow
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi inside Roppongi Hills is one of those beautiful, upscale spaces that young bookstores hope they become when they grow up. Designed to attract a more cosmopolitan crowd, there are English and Japanese books nestled next to each other on all manner of ‘lifestyle’ topics - art, architecture, food, design, travel, and more.
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi - image © Florentyna Leow
At most bookstores in Japan, you can stand and read the books for free. But Tsutaya goes one better and lets you read them over a cup of coffee at the in-store Starbucks. It’s a great way to check out some books you’d never otherwise afford or have the space for. The only downside is actually finding a seat that isn’t taken, especially on the weekends.
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi - image © Florentyna Leow
If you can’t make it to the hallowed Daikanyama bookstore, the Roppongi Hills branch is a very respectable place to spend your time instead. The 7am opening time makes it fabulous for morning folks who might want to squeeze in some reading before work.
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi - image © Florentyna Leow
It is also open until 4am, so if you go clubbing in Roppongi and quickly realize how much you hate it, a visit to Tsutaya is a nice, bookish way to disentangle yourself from your more extroverted crew of friends.
English name:
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi
Japanese name:
ツタヤ東京六本木店
English address:
Roppongi Keyakizaka Dori, Roppongi Hills, 6-11-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032
Japanese address:
〒106-0032 東京都港区六本木6-11-1 六本木ヒルズ 六本木けやき坂通り
Opening hours:
7am-4am
Price:
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 10-minute walk from exit 1c of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line, and Toei Oedo line.
Telephone:
+81-3-5775-1515
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Near To Here:
Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi is located in Tokyo's Roppongi and Akasaka district. See our complete list of things to do in Roppongi and Akasaka, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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