10 Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo

The days of summer are officially upon us. You know what that means—sipping wine on a terrace, pottering on a patio, vegging out on a veranda. Throw on some shades, grab a book or your laptop, and head to one of these Tokyo cafe/bar spots with a good dose of vitamin D.

Segafredo (Mita, Shimokitazawa, Hiroo locations)

Segafredo is well known for being one of the best coffee chains when it comes to getting a decent espresso.

At the Mita Bellju Building location, they put tables out on the plaza under the shadow of the skyscrapers around. You can get a draft beer from ¥420 or a gin and tonic and other long drinks from ¥400 a pop.

Segafredo Mita Bellju Satellite

Address:Mita Bellju Building 1F, 5-36-7, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Phone:

03-3455-2055

Hours:Weekdays 7 am to 6 pm, closed weekends and holidays.

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The runner-up cheapo terrace prize goes to Segafredo Shimokitazawa for four tables of outdoor seating (sadly closed down), and Segafredo Hiroo for having a reasonable vista.

La Bohème (Shirokanedai location)

La Bohème has a reputation for being a place to get cheap, good value Italian food. At the Shirokanedai branch, you can while away the night on a beautiful leafy terrace with inexpensive drinks almost until dawn—they’re open until 2:30 am. Cocktails start from ¥500 and a glass of Heartland beer goes for ¥500.

La Bohème Shirokanedai

Japanese:カフェ ラ ボエム 白金

Address:1・2F, 4-19-17 Shirokanedai, Minato, Tokyo 108-0071

Phone:

03-3442-4060

Hours:11:30am to 3:30am

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Paul (Yotsuya location)

Paul, the French bakery chain that makes outta-this-world sesame flutes, usually only has a take-away storefront, or at most a few chairs where you can sip your café creme. But at the Yotsuya location, Paul boasts a full-service restaurant café with a lovely outdoor seating area. Wine and beers start around ¥500, and if you order food, it comes with a BOTTOMLESS BREAD BASKET!

Paul – Yotsuya

Japanese:ポールアトレ四谷店

Address:Atre Yotsuya, 1 Chome-5-25 Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0004

Phone:

03-5368-8823

Hours:Monday to Saturday 7:30am to 10 pm | Sundays 8 am to 9 pm

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El Caliente (Shinagawa)

Like it hot? El Caliente serves up Nuevo Mexican cuisine on the fourth floor of the Atre Building in Shinagawa. Winning with a spacious open terrace, this place offers beer, sangria, and a generous handful of liquors and cocktails for ¥500–¥600. And of course, what goes better with beer than tacos? This spot has not only the standard Corona, but also Sol and Tecate in the bottle all for a fiver.

El Caliente Shinagawa

Address:108-0075 Tokyo, Minato, Konan, 2 Chome−１８−１, Atre Shinagawa 4F

Phone:

03-5495-7261

Hours:Monday to Saturday 11 am to midnight | Sundays 11 am to 11 pm

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Marunouchi House

The seventh floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building is terrace heaven. You can order grub from any of the nine restaurants inside—they’re not super budget-friendly, but with a spot of strategic menu selecting, you can cobble together a decent meal for ¥1,200 or so. The tables outside offer views of the Parliament building as well as Tokyo Station—both of which seem less stress-filled when they’re lit up at night. There is also a decent pub called Stand T on the first floor, which spills out onto the pavement. Here, you can swig ¥500 glasses of wine or beer and watch the hustle and bustle of the CBD pass by.

Royal Garden Cafe

This chain of terraced cafes might not be the cheapest option, but they’ve got a bit of swank (admittedly not shown in the image above). Their lunch sets hover around the ¥1,200 mark (on weekdays, weekends are closer to ¥2,000), and glasses of wine start at ¥450. Collect some of those yens and head down to the Aoyama branch—that’s always our first choice.

Royal Garden Cafe – Aoyama

Japanese:ロイヤルガーデンカフェ青山

Address:2-1-19 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Phone:

03-5414-6170

Hours:11 am to 11 pm

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Cafe Rostro

For good, strong coffee and a light meal, grab a seat at this cafe in Tomigaya (not far from Shibuya). Cafe Rostro is right next door to its roastery origins, and features a full-on outdoor terrace—both of these things make us very happy. Knock back an espresso for ¥250, and try their breakfast set for ¥800 if you stop by in the morning.

Cafe Rostro

Address:1-14-20 Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Phone:

03-5452-1450

Hours:08:00 - 21:00

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Café Bohemia

Hidden down a side street close to Tokyu Hands, smack center in Shibuya, this European-themed bar and cafe has cozy outdoor seating with an urban flair. Not dirt cheap, but both beer and wine are available from ¥700 per glass if you want to have an alfresco stopover during your Shibuya tour. It’s open from noon till 5 am, and closes at midnight on Sundays and on days before a public holiday.

Cafe Bohemia

Address:36-22 Udagawacho, Shibuya 150-0042, Tokyo

Phone:

03-6861-9170

Hours:Sun-Thu noon to midnight | Fri-Sat noon to 5 am (next day)

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T.Y. Harbor

Without doubt, this waterfront place has one of the best views in Tokyo. It is a short 15-minute walk from Shinagawa Station, but worth it for the atmosphere. Well known for its craft beers, prices start from around ¥580 for a small glass. Open until midnight.

T.Y. Harbor

Address:2-1-3 Higashi Shinagawa, Tokyo

Phone:

03-5479-4555

Hours:Mon–Fri 11: 30 am to 2pm / 5:30 pm to 10 pm | Sat–Sun 11:30 am to 10 pm

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Bonus: Cafe Terrace Tree Garden in Kamakura

Also known as Itsuki Garden, this little spot in the mountains of Kamakura (just south of Tokyo, in Kanagawa Prefecture) is surrounded by trees and pleasant views. While it’s not cheap (a coffee costs ¥600, and drinks go up from there), it’s jolly nice, and we highly recommend it.

This post was originally published in May 2015 and was last updated in May 2019 by Mareike Dornhege.