Address: Toky0-to, Shibuya-ku, Jingu-mae, 4-32-16, KDDI Designing Studio 5F
Tel: 03 5413 2630
Hours: 10:00 – 20:00

Wired Cafe 360 is not quite an open air cafe but we included it because the big greenhouse glass walls make you feel like you are outside. Nice views of Harajuku, plenty of plants, and magazines galore to read. This is a really nice space to take a break from the frenzy.

Tel: 03 3498-0632
Address: Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Jingu-mae, 6-32-10
Hours: 08:00-24:00

Bakery Cafe 362 is a two story complex in the back streets near the corner of Meiji and Omotesando Dori. It is spacious and has a lovely courtyard. Mainly a bakery, we recommend a bread or pastry and a nice slow coffee. They also have a reasonably priced set menu for lunch. Continue Reading

1st Floor cafe 11:00?21:00 Tel:03-5772-2682
2nd Floor cafe 17:00?24:00 Tel:03-5772-2683
3rd Floor cafe, Room 301 18:00?Midnight Tel:03-5772-2684

Nolita Street Apartment is a kitsch cafe hidden in the back streets behind Takeshita Dori in Harajuku. It was built about 30 years ago and it’s name comes from North of Little Italy.  There are three floor with the first floor being an open terrace. It has a big cavernous area inside with plenty of magazines to look through. One a fine day you can have a coffee on the terrace. This is a lovely quiet spot away from the bustle of Harajuku.

Tel: 03 5772-2684
Address: Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Jinbu-mae, 1-15-5, Room 301
Hours: 18:00-24:00

Tratorria Venire Venire is on the roof of the YM Square complex in Harajuku. This open air cafe has fabulous views of the Tokyo skyline and is a wonderful spot to get away from the busy Harajuku crowds and relax with a coffee and book for a while. The food is reasonably priced and tastey.

Tel: 03 3971-2237
Location: 5 minutes walk from Ikebukuro station
Address: 2-39-10 Ikebukuro Toshima-ku, Tokyo Japan Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro 1F Annexe
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Sakura Cafe and Restaurant is a foreign friendly bar/ cafe in ikebukuro and is affiliated with the hostel and gaijin house of the same name. They have 60 different beers and a nice open air area which spills out onto the footpath. Continue Reading

West Park Cafe in Yoyogi Uehara is a relaxed haven in the city and is hidden in the back streets of the fashionalbe district of Yoyogi Uehara. The restaurant is open to the street during the warmer months and the food is fantastic. Food is fairly simple and is standard cafe fair; from eggs benedict, to pasta and pizza. The service here is always friendly and the suburban atmosphere keeps it relaxed and breezy.

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Highly recommended (its sister shop in Akasaka is nowhere near as good).

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Anniversaire is a large open air cafe close to Omotesando Station. It is situated on the ground floor of the store and gallery also called Anniversaire. There is seating on the sidewalk and also a spacious courtyard out the back. The cafe has an up-scale ambiance and is a nice spot to take a break from the shopping and do a bit of serious people watching.

Bens Cafe is one of the original alfresco cafes in Tokyo and does fantastic coffee. It is warm, friendly and has a relaxed atmosphere. Attached is an art gallery which features art from up and coming artists. On Thursday nights they have a DJ which makes for a nice evening over a couple of drinks. Locals aslo gather on a Sunday to play Go in the relaxed cafe atmosphere.

Las Chicas used to be a staple in Aoyama for the hip and fashionable. It had a reputation for good, reasonably priced food and a great atmosphere. After several years of a downhill slide it has now reopened. While the decor is now much better the quality of service and food is poor. Maybe they are having some teething problems? However, for a nice chill out in the sun with a coffee it is still a recommended spot as the atmosphere is lovely and it is a welcome haven just off the main street of Aoyama Dori.

Canal Cafe in Iidabashi is located on the dock where the rowboats are moored in the exterior moat of the Imperial Palace. It is relaxing to watch the water while you enjoy lovely fusion food focusing around fresh fish and salads. It also has a bar which is open in the evenings and is a romantic spot to bring a date or your partner.