NEIGHBOURS

Here’s a guide to our recommended galleries, bookstores, restaurants, cafes, and shops around the TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR (TABF) venue. Spaces marked with a ★ offer special perks for TABF visitors. Make the most of your visit and enjoy exploring the neighborhood while you're here!

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ART/CULTURE

  • Cinema&Cafe Stranger

    THEATER
    A mini-theater that opened in September 2022, located just a 1-minute walk from Kikukawa Station. It offers a wide variety of films, ranging from popular new releases to art films, and features unique special programs. There is also an attached café with the concept of “Modern Frontier Spirit.”

    Address: 3-7-1 Kikukawa, Sumida-ku

    Open Hours: 9:00-22:00

    Close: Irregular Holiday

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    Gallery Shop

    A gallery shop and creative space designed by the design unit gift_, which focuses on ‘creating spaces.’ In addition to art and design-related exhibitions, they also organize music live performances and other events.
    Address: Takahashi Building 1F 2-8-6 Kiyosumi Shirakawa

    Open Hours: 13:00-20:00 (Fri/Sat/Sun)

    Close: Mon-Thu(Check their social media calendar for updates)
    Event Information: November 17 (Sun) – December 15 (Sun) Simon Berz Exhibition and Performance “TECTONIC”

  • 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

  • KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY

    Photo: OMOTE Nobutada

    Gallery
    A contemporary art gallery that showcases primary works of contemporary art, offering new interpretations of universal themes.
    Address: 4-7-6 Shirakawa,

    Open Hours: 13:00-18:00(Wed-Sat)

    Close: Sun/Mon/Tue/Holiday
    Event Information: Ryoichi Fujisaki Solo Exhibition (Reservation Required)

  • LITTLE TOKYO

    Event Space
    A multi-purpose facility operated by Japan Shigoto Hyakka, featuring a shared bar and event spaces. It’s where you can encounter various ways of living and working.
    Address: 1-7-14 Miyoshi

    Open Hours: Check Instagram for business hours and events

  • Satoko Oe Comtemporary

    Gallery
    A contemporary art gallery with a spacious interior where you can view artworks. The striking glass facade leaves a lasting impression.
    Address: Daini-Sugita Building 1F 3-18-8 Shirakawa,

    Open Hours: 12:00-18:00

    Close: Sun/Mon/Holiday

  • Shima book

    Vintage Book Store
    A shop that has shaped the secondhand book culture of Kiyosumi, with a focus on selections that reflect the local vibe.
    Address: 2-13-2 Miyoshi

    Open Hours: 12:00-19:00

    Close: Mon No HP

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    Gallery
    A contemporary art gallery with a spacious interior where you can view artworks. The striking glass facade leaves a lasting impression.
    Address: Daini-Sugita Building 1F 3-18-8 Shirakawa,

    Open Hours: 12:00-18:00

    Close: Sun/Mon/Holiday

  • The Bee's Knees

    Alternative Space
    An alternative space managed by A-GENT TOKYO, representing artists both domestically and internationally.
    Address: 3-9-18 Kiyosumi

    Open Hours: 13:00-19:00

    Close: check Instagram (@a_gent_tokyo) for updates.

SHOP

  • ALL

    ALL Shop (Design 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: Mon/Sun

  • Babaghuri

    Shop (Apparel, Goods)
    A brand founded by Jürgen Lehl that offers items for everyday living. It values craftsmanship and features clothing and goods made from natural materials, designed to enrich daily life.
    Address: Jurgenlehl Main Office 1F 3-1-7 Kiyosumi

    Open Hours: 11:00-20:00 (During the TABF) *Regular business hours: 11:00-19:00

    Close: Irregular Holiday

  • 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: 12:00-20:00(Tue-Sun)

    Close: Mon

  • FAAR

    Shop (Concept Store)
    A gallery-style concept store curated by Masato Segawa, designer of “SEEALL.” The sophisticated space, renovated from a former lumber warehouse, features a carefully selected collection of exquisite items worldwide, chosen with Segawa’s discerning eye.
    Address: 2-3-34 Hirano, Dai 2 Kikuchi Building 1F

    Opening Hours: 13:00-19:00 (Sat/Sun)

    Close: Mon-Fri

  • 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

  • onnellinen

    Shop (Goods)
    A shop filled with charming items from around the world. From yarn and second-hand clothes to carefully curated cards and goods, surrounded by these treasures will fill you with a sense of warmth.
    Address: 1-1-2 Shirakawa

    Open Hours: 11:00-18:00

    Close: Sun/Mon

  • Rikashitsu

    Shop (Chemical 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 (Please check the holiday calendar on the website)

  • 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

    Open Hours: 11:00-14:00 15:00-19:00

    Close: Wed/Thu

  • THE PLANT SOCIETY TOKYO

    Shop (Flowers, Plants)
    The first international store of the Melbourne-based plant shop “The Plant Society.” With the concept of “living with plants,” the shop offers a curated selection of stylish plants and gardening tools.
    Address: 2-6-1 Hirano

    Opening Hours: 12:00-17:00 (Wed-Fri), 10:00-18:00(Sat/Sun/Holidays)

    Close: Mon/Tue

  • TOKYOBIKE TOKYO ★

    Shop (Bicycle Shop)
    The flagshop store of tokyobike, runs with the motto “Enjoy the town.” Offers bicycles 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
    Those with the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue can use Tokyo Bike’s bicycle rental service for free (for 90 minutes). Click here for more details!!

FOOD/DRINK

  • Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery & Cafe ★

    Coffee Roastery, Cafe
    A specialty coffee roaster from New Zealand offers signature Oceania drinks like flat whites and long blacks. The freshly baked banana cake is also exceptional.
    Address: 3-7-2 Hirano

    Open Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Mon-Fri) 、10:00-18:00 (Sat/Sun/Holiday)

    Close: No Holiday

    The first 100 customers to present the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue will receive one complimentary limited edition sticker.

  • Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Rostery & Cafe

    Coffee Roastery, Cafe
    A café and the first Blue Bottle store in Japan, beloved worldwide. Enjoy a wide range of single-origin coffees and exclusive food menu items.
    Address: 1-4-8 Hirano

    Open Hours: 8:00-19:00

    Close: No Holiday

  • CAN-PANY

    Bottling Factory & Drink Bar
    A city-based bottling plant, operated by 〈Mitosaya Botanical Distillery〉, specializes in producing and filling non-alcoholic beverages. At the adjacent ‘drink bar,’ visitors can also enjoy freshly made drinks.
    Address: 2-6-10 Miyoshi

    Opening Hours: 12:00-16:00(Tue-Fri)

    Close: Sat/Sun/Mon

  • Diner Vàng

    Restaurant (Vietnamese Cuisine)
    A Vietnamese restaurant where every dish is sure to leave you satisfied. Their generously filled Bánh Mì is also available for takeout.
    Address: 3-10-3 Miyoshi

    Open Hours: 11:00-14:00 Lunch(Sat/Sun/Holiday 14:30) 17:30-22:30 Dinner

    Close: Mon(Open on National Holiday Monday, but closed the following Tuesday)

  • fukadaso café

    Cafe
    A café located in fukudaso, a renovated 60-year-old apartment and warehouse. You can relax on cozy sofas while enjoying homemade pancakes, scones, and more.
    Address: #101 1-9-7 Hirano

    Open Hours: 13:00-18:00 (Mon/Thu/Sat/Sun) 13:00-21:30 (Fri)

    Close: Tue/Wed

  • Good Eats by CITY ICECREAM & COFFEE

    Bento/Icecream
    A beloved local spot offering a range of homemade food options, including hearty bento boxes, smoothies, and even white snake soft serve. All menu items are available for takeout.
    Address: #101 2-9-9 Miyoshi

    Open Hours: 10:30-17:00(Tue-Fri)、10:30-16:00(Sat/Sun)

    Close: Mon (Open on National Holiday Monday, but closed the following Tuesday)

  • 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: 12:00-14:30(L.O.14:00) Lunch 17:30-22:30(L.O.21:00) Dinner

    Close: Mon (Possibility of temporary day off)

  • 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)

  • mamma cafe151A

    Cafe
    A café that offers warm, heartfelt meals prepared by “Mamma,” in gratitude for the concept of “151A” (Ichigo Ichie, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter). Their handmade desserts are also exceptional.
    Address: 3-4-6 Hirano

    Open Hours: 8:00-17:00

    Close: Monday (Open on National Holiday Monday, but closed the following weekday).

  • PARK STAND TOKYO

    Restaurant
    A cafe and dining bar right next to Kiba Park. The interior is open, 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(Tue-Fri) 10:00-22:00(Sat/Sun/Holiday)

    Close: Mon

  • 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:17:00-24:00(Wed-Fri) 16:00-22:00(Sat/Sun)

    Close:Mon/Tue

  • Rikashitsu Distillery

    Distillery, Coffee Stand
    A store that offers cold brew coffee made in 6 hours with special steeping equipment invented together with a physics & chemistry craftsman. It also sells herb distillers for home usage.
    Address: 1-13-12 Hirano

    Open Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun 12:00-16:00

    Close: Mon-Thu(Please check the holiday calendar on the website.)

  • THAI MAKIN CUISINE

    Restaurant (Thai food)
    A Thai restaurant with a beautiful, eye-catching turquoise blue facade. Many customers return for dishes such as Gapao rice and Khan Sai prepared by Chef Nam, who is from Issan, Thailand.
    Address: 3-6-10 Shirakawa

    Open Hours: 11:00-14:30 (L.O. 14:00) Lunch 17:30-22:00 (L.O.21:00)Dinner *Monday: Lunch only

    Close: Tue/Wed

  • the Blind Donkey

    Restaurant (Organic)
    A world-renowned restaurant has moved to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. It serves vibrant dishes made with seasonal ingredients from producers across Japan, embracing nature.
    Address: 2F Little Tokyo, 1-7-14 Miyoshi

    Open Hours: 11:30-14:00 Lunch(Sat)17:00-22:30 Dinner(Tue-Sat)

    Close:Mon/Sun

  • WORLD NEIGHBORS CAFE Kiyosumisirakawa ★

    Cafe
    Enjoy delicious hot sandwiches and sours in a photogenic laundry & café attached to a social apartment, a relaxing space with Wi-Fi.
    Address: 1F, Daini Isekiyo Building, 4-13-1 Hirano

    Open Hours: 11:00-20:00(Thu/Fri/Mon/Tue) 10:00-20:00(Sat/Sun)

    Close: Wed
    Those with the Neighbors Map distributed at the venue will receive a 5% discount on their bill.