NEIGHBOURS
We would like to introduce recommended galleries, bookstores, restaurants, cafes, shops, and more in the vicinity of the TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR (TABF) venue. Additionally, spaces marked with a ★ offer special benefits for TABF attendees. We encourage you to enjoy some city exploration alongside the fair!
NEIGHBOURS MAP
Cinema
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Stranger ★
THEATER
A mini-theater located a minute walk from Kikukawa Station. It also has a beautiful cafe, presenting a new style of movie culture.
Address: 3-7-1 Kikukawa, Open Hours: 9:00-22:00 Close: Irregular Holiday
https://stranger.jpAt the Stranger cinema, a Nordic Film Festival will be held from 11/24 to 12/7! As the “Guest Country”
for TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2023, nine documentary films from the five Nordic countries will be screened. Check the timetable on Stranger’s website!
Shop
Art / Design
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T-HOUSE New Balance ★
Concept store
New Balance’s concept store. The ground floor features a retail store, while the second floor houses a development studio, functioning as a gallery and experiential store, providing a comprehensive experience of New Balance Lifestyle’s energy.
Address: 3-9-2 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Open Hours: 11:00-14:00 15:00-19:00 Close: Wed/Thu
https://www.instagram.com/newbalance_t_house/
At the TABF venue, the latest issue of the free magazine “NOT FAR,” produced by T-HOUSE New Balance, will be distributed, and special projects connecting the TABF venue with T-HOUSE New Balance will also take place.
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TOKYOBIKE TOKYO ★
Shop (Bicycle Shop)
The flagshop store of tokyobike, which runs with the motto “enjoy the town.” Offers bicycle both for sale and rental and hosts various events, the space provides a venue for a new community in the neighborhood.
Address：3-7-2 Miyoshi, Open Hours: 11:00-18:00(Wed-Fri) 10:00-18:00(Sat/Sun) Close: Mon/Tue
https://tokyobike.com/tokyobike_tokyo/Those who have the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue can use Tokyo Bike’s bicycle rental service for free (for 90 minutes). Click here
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smokebooks
Vintage Book Store
Specialized Rare Bookstore for Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture.
Address：3-9-6 Miyoshi, Open Hours: 12:00-18:00 Close: Mon
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Shima book
Vintage Book Store
A bookstore in the Kiyosumi neighborhood specializing in used books. Also focuses on a selection of books related to the area.
Address：2-13-2 Miyoshi, Open Hours: 12:00-19:00 Close: Mon
No HP
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Babaghuri
Shop (Apparel, Goods)
A store offering garments made of natural materials and other lifestyle goods.
Address：Jurgenlehl Main Office 1F 3-1-7 Kiyosumi, Open Hours: 11:00-19:00 Close: Irregular Holiday
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CHAPERONI
Shop（vintage clothing store）
A vintage clothing store that curates meticulously chosen imports without being confined to any specific genre. From adults to children, everyone can discover a piece that resonates with their daily life.
Address：3-2-15 Shirakawa OtakeBldg 101, Open Hours: 12:00-19:00(Tue-Sun) Close: Mon
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LUFF
Shop (Flowers. Greens)
An exciting flower shop teeming with flora. Located at Kiyosumi Nagaya, a 90-year old structure at Kiyosumi-shirakawa.
Address：3-3-27 Kiyosumi, Open Hours: 10:00-19:00 Close: Mon/Tue
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TEAPOND
Shop (Tea Shop)
A store specializing in high quality herbal and fruits tea. Their beautiful packaging make them a great gift.
Address：1-1-11 Shirakawa, Open Hours: 11:00-19:00 Close: No Holiday
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Cheese no koe
Shop (Cheese Shop)
A Hokkaido natural cheese specialty store — consult the Cheese Concierge to find the cheese you’d like.
Address：1-7-7 Hirano, Open Hours: 11:00-19:00 Close: Irregular Holiday
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Butter no toiki
Shop (butter Shop)
A fermented Hokkaido milk butter store that makes them at the spot. You can enjoy the flavor of fresh butter!
Address：3-10 Ishijima, Open Hours: 11:00-17:00 Close: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu
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Artichoke chocolate
Shop (Chocolate)
A bean-to-bar craft chocolate store. Enjoy differing flavors derived from cocoa beans of varying production methods and sources.
Address：1F 4-9-6 Miyoshi, Open Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Closed at 18:00 on Sundays and public holidays) Close: Irregular Holiday
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Tokisabou ★
Shop (Specialty Products of Sado Island, Tea beverages using Bancha from the region, Baked sweets made from Sado’s rice flour)
Tokisabou offer homemade jams made from Sado Island ingredients, drinks using Sado green tea, and waffles made with Sado rice flour.
Address：2-13-3 HOZON, Open Hours: 11:00-19:00 Close: Mon (Open on Mondays that are public holidays, closed on the following Tuesday.)
http://store.ho-zon.jpOne complimentary cup of Sado-bancha tea served to customers who have the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue.
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ALL / オール
Shop (Speciality Store)
A satellite shop for curated lifestyle goods, including those created by the design studio PROPELLER DESIGN.
Address：1-4-16 1F Shirakawa, Open Hours: 13:00-19:00 Close: Sun/Mon
No HP
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hage
Shop (Fishing Store), Cafe Space
A fishing shop specializing in lures for saltwater fishing. Also serves hand-drip coffee and craft beer.
Address：#102 2-11-1 Tokiwa, Open Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri) 10:00-19:00 (Sat/Sun/Holiday) Close: 3rd Wednesday
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onnellinen ★
Shop (Goods)
A shop where wonderful items from around the world gather, simply standing there brings a gentle feeling.
Address：1-1-2 Shirakawa, Open Hours: 11:00-18:00 Close: Sun/Mon
The first 100 customers to present the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue will receive one complimentary postcard.
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Rikashitsu
Shop (Chemilcal equipment)
A flagship store operated by a scientific supply company, offering various suggestions for using laboratory equipment like beakers and test tubes in everyday life.
Address：#102 Fukadaso 1-9-7 Hirano, Open Hours: 13:00-17:00(Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) Close: Mon/Tue/Wed (Possibity of temporaly day off)
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WOLK
Shop (General shop)
A lifestyle goods store with the concept: attainable, high-quality. The store offers a variety of Japanese products to enrich one’s daily life.
Address： 2-14-9 1F Tokiwa, Open Hours: 12:00-18:00 Close: Mon/Tue
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Rhythm and Betterpress
letterpress printer
During the day, it’s a well-ventilated letterpress shop, and at night, it turns into a standing bar. With its bright and friendly atmosphere, there’s no doubt you’ll want to drop by casually!
Address：3-2-15 Shirakawa OtakeBldg 101, Open Hours: 9:00-16:00 (Printing) 17:00-22:00 (Bar) Close: Mon / Sun
Bicycle
Book
Apparel
Flower
Food
Other
Gallery
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Satoko Oe Contemporary
Gallery
A gallery for contemporary art.
Address：Daini-Sugita Building 1F 3-18-8 Shirakawa, Open Hours: 12:00-18:00 Close: Sun/Mon/Holiday
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KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY
Gallery
A contemporary art gallery. It presents diverse expressions by artists who transform the known into the unknown
Address： 4-7-6 Shirakawa, Open Hours: 13:00 – 18:00(Wed-Fri) 13:00 – 19:00(Sat) Close: Sun/Mon/Tue/Holiday
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HARMAS GALLERY
Gallery
A contemporary art gallery in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. It focuses on expressions that will stand the test of time.
Address：2-4-7 Kiyosumi, Open Hours: 12:00-19:00 Close: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu
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gift_lab
Cafe, Gallery Shop
A design studio-cum-shop by the duo, gift_.
Address： Takahashi Building 1F 2-8-6 Kiyosumi Shirakawa, Open Hours: 13:00-18:00 Close: Mon/Tue/Wed/ThuEvent Information: 11/23(Thu)-11/26(Sun) “edition fink [house of books] + Rondade”
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LITTLE TOKYO
Event Space
A facility run by “Nihon Shigoto Hyakka”. Reopening on November 10, a new bookstore was created at the “Shigoto Bar” within the facility, where people socialize and exchange ideas about how to live and work.
Address：1-7-14 Miyoshi, Open Hours: Check Instagram for business hours and eventsEvent Information: 11/25 (Saturday) – 11/26 (Sunday) “TOKYO Ah~Ah BOOK FAIR”
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LYURO 東京清澄 by THE SHARE HOTELS
Life Style Hotel / Event Space
A riverside hotel by the Sumida River. Enjoy delicious meat dishes and craft beer served on their terrace.
Address：1-1-7 Kiyosumi, Open Hours: 7:00-24:00 Close: No holiday
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The Bee's Knees
Alternative Space
A-GENT TOKYO, an alternative space that manages artists from both domestic and
international backgrounds, is hosting the highly popular event handmade market 2 at The Bee’s Knees Gallery during the Tokyo Art Book Fair. Various works, including vases, cakes, apparel, pottery, and more, created by artists and studios from around the world, will be on display.
Address：3-9-18 Kiyosumi, Open Hours: TBD Close: Irregular Holiday (Check Instagram)Event Information:10/27(Friday) – 12/15(Friday) “handmade market 2”
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MUJIN-TO production
Gallery
An art gallery that represents artists who focus on the topics of contemporary society and history.
Address：5-10-5 Koutoubashi Sumidaku Open Hours: Tue-Fri 13:00-19:00(Sat/Sun 12:00-18:00) Close: Mon/Tue/HolidayExhibition Information: 10/28 (Saturday) – 12/3 (Sunday) “Sachiko Kazama New Matsushima”
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ten
Gallery
A gallery that introduces Japanese artists who specialize in pottery, clothing, and more.
Address：1F 2-1-17 Saga Open Hours: 13:00-18:00 Close: Irregular Holiday
https://online.10-tokyo.com
Eat / Drink
Cafe / Sweets
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ALLPRESS ESPRESSO TOKYO ROASTERY&CAFE ★
Coffee Roastery, Cafe
A specialty coffee roaster originating from New Zealand. Enjoy Oceanian creations like the Flat White and Long Black.
A cafe within a renovated wood storage. Enjoy the coffee culture of New Zealand here.
Address：3-7-2 Hirano, Open Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Mon-Fri) 9:00-18:00 (Sat/Sun/Holiday) Close: No Holiday
https://jp.allpressespresso.com/find/tokyo-roasteryThe first 100 customers to present the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue will receive one complimentary limited edition sticker.
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Rikashitsu Distillery
Distillery, Coffee Stand
A store that offers cold brew coffee made in 6 hours with a special steeping equipment invented together with a physics & chemistry craftsman. Also sells herb distillers for home usage.
Address：1-13-12 Hirano, Open Hours: Thu/Fri/Sat/San 12:00-16:00 Close: Mon/Tue/Wed (Possibility of temporary day off)
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fukadaso cafe
Cafe
Pancakes at this store is a must try. Their comfortable sofas are an added plus.
Address：#101 1-9-7 Hirano Open Hours: 13:00-18:00 (Mon/Thu/Sat/Sun) 13:00-21:30 (Fri)
Close: Tue/Wed
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mamma cafe151A
Cafe
A cafe that offers meals and excellent homemade sweets. Mamma, the owner of the cafe, greatly values the idea of 151A (treasuring every encounter).
Address：Hirano 3-4-6 Open Hours: 8:00-17:00 Close: Mon (Close: Monday expect National Holiday Monday and following day of National Holiday)
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Kissa laundry
Cafe
A café with the concept of “Relaxation for Everyone,” featuring a “community housework room” A place of respite where anyone who walks in can take a break.
Address：2-6-9 Chitose Sumida, Open Hours: 11:00-19:00(Mon-Sun)11:00-22:30(Fri)
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Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumishirakawa Flagship Cafe
Cafe
The first Blue Bottle Coffee shop in Japan, beloved across the country. Experience meticulously crafted coffee, from the origin of the beans to the extraction process, and savor exclusive food items available only at the store.
Address：1-4-8 Hirano, Open Hours: 8:00-19:00
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Good Eats by CITY ICECREAM ＆ COFFEE ★
Bento/Icecream
An ice cream shop that is also famed for their home-made bento, kimbap, and karaage. All menu available for take-out.
Address：#101 2-9-9 Miyoshi Open Hours: 10:30-17:00 Close: Mon (Open: National Holiday Monday. Close: Following Friday)
https://twitter.com/teamgoodeatsCustomers who have the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue can enjoy a 5% daily discount on ice cream and soft-serve (cash only).
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the Blind Donkey
Restaurant (Organic)
Now in a new location, this renowned restaurant serves simple seasonal dishes using produce sourced directly from farmers and food producers who work in collaboration with the living world.
Address：2F Little Tokyo, 1-7-14 Miyoshi Open Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Tue-Sat)
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Le Delizie Del Mondo ★
Restaurant (Italian)
An Italian-centric restaurant that boldly mixes the finest ingredients and cooking techniques from around the world. Enjoy it alongside a selection of natural wines from around the globe!
Address：2-5-12 Shirakawa Open Hours: 11:30-14:00（L.O.13:00）Lunch 18:00-21:00（L.O.20:00）Dinner Close: Mon/Tue/3rd Sunday. (Possibility of a temporary day off)
https://instagram.com/ledeliziedelmondo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=One complimentary cut of homemade rye bread is given to customers who have who have the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue.
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KOKUSHO
Restaurant (Italian)
An Italian restaurant in a quiet residential area where you can enjoy a relaxing meal with a glass of wine. Famous for its nostalgic cuisine.
Address：Narikawa Building 2F 2-7-18 Fukuzumi Open Hours: 12:00-14:00 Lunch 17:30-21:00 Dinner Close: Monday (Possibility of temporary day off)
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THAI MAKIN CUISINE
Restaurant (Thai food)
A Thai restaurant with a beautiful, eye-catching turquoise blue facade. Many customers come back for dishes such as Gapao rice and Khan Sai prepared by the chef Nam, who is from Issan, Thailand.
Address：3-6-10 Shirakawa Open Hours: 11:00-14:00 (L.O) Lunch 17:30-22:00 (L.O)Dinner Close: Mon/Tue/Wed
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Diner Vàng ★
Restaurant (Vietnamese food)
A Vietnamese restaurant where you are sure to be satisfied no matter which menu you order. You can also order Bánh mì to go.
Address：3-10-3 Miyoshi Open Hours: 11:30-14:00 Lunch 17:00-22:30 Dinner (Tuesday lunchtime only) Close: Mon (Open on public holidays)
https://www.instagram.com/diner_vang/?hl=jaComplimentary dessert (chee) will be served to customers who have the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue.
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PARK STAND TOKYO ★
Restaurant
A cafe and dining bar right next to Kiba Park. The interior has an open feel, and its second-floor seats overlook the Sendai Hori River. Take-out is also available.
Address：3-1-12 Hirano, Open Hours: 11:00-18:30(Weekday.Tue/Wed/Thu) 10:00-22:00(Sat/Sun/Holiday) Close: Mon
https://www.instagram.com/park_stand_tokyo/5 percent discount given to all purchases for customers who have the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue.
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Que cést beau
Restaurant (Bistro)
A bistro where you can enjoy natural wine. It offers the harmony of cozy space, wine, and exquisite cuisine. Terrace seats are also available.
Address：1-13-9 Hirano, Open Hours:17:00-23:00(Wed-Fri) 16:00-22:00(Sat/Sun) Close:Mon/Tue
https://www.instagram.com/que_cest_beau_kiyosumi/
Restaurant
Public Bath
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Tatsumiyu
Public Bath
A public bathhouse with a sauna and open-air bath. Their spacious lounge space is lined with stuffed animals.
Address：1-2-3 Morishita, Open Hours:14:00 to 24:00 (Tuesday to Friday) 11:00 to 24:00 (Saturday, Sunday) Close: Mon
http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/tatsumi/index.html