Instagram Worthy Spots of Tokyo

2018.02.15

If you are looking to take some cool pictures for instagram, Tokyo is one of the best places to do so. Here are some of the places that i’ve found that are considered some of the top photogenic locations and some that were visited by famous instagramers.

1. Kawaii Monster Cafe

(picture source: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/sebastian-masuda-kawaii-monster-cafe-tokyo-08-07-2015/)

Kawaii Monster Cafe is probably one of the most visited locations in Harajuku because of the cute and over the top interior design. It is definitely a place to take cool pictures for your social media posts.

2. On The Way (Shimokitazawa)

On the way is a hair salon that has expanded into the coffee shop business. The most popular thing at On the way is the cupcakes and the other colorful treats that are available.

3. The Caroline Diner

The Caroline Diner is an American inspired diner in Harajuku. The food is delicious and the waitresses even where rollerblades when serving food in the diner.

4. La Vita Jiyugaoka

Located inside of Jiyugaoka’s Little Venice are cafes, beauty salons, flower shops and a yoga center that offers yoga for dogs as well. It is very close to Jiyugaoka station and is a great place to take an Instagram picture.

5. Park Hyatt Hotel Tokyo

Park Hyatt Hotel is located in Shinjuku Park Tower, which is the second tallest building Shinjuku. From the very spacious rooms of the hotel you have a wonderful view of Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji.

6. Tokyu Plaza Harajuku

Park Hotel Tokyo has rooms that were painted by artists. Each room has a different design. Here is a link to see all the different designs of each of the rooms: http://parkhoteltokyo.com/artist/

7. Saint Valentine Church Harajuku

Off the busy street of Takeshita Doori in Harajuku there is a church called Saint Valentine that has an insta-worthy wall. Many young girls and couples are seen taking pictures in front of this wall.

8. Totti Candy Factory

Totti Candy Factory is located along the famous Takeshita Doori street and is also in close proximity to the Tokyu Plaza. With the vibrant colors of all the candy and their ginormous cotton candy it has become a very Instagram worthy place in Tokyo.

9. Canvas Tokyo

Canvas Tokyo is known for their delicious doughnuts and their stylish interior. There are a bunch of other food options that are offered at Canvas Tokyo. And because of it’s beautiful interior design it has quickly become a popular location to snap and Instagram picture.

10. Pink Holiday Cafe

For people who love Barbies and love Pink this is a great place to shoot some pictures. Even the food that they serve is pink as it has food coloring mixed in with it.

11. Melting in the Mouth

(picture source: http://aya-neko.blog.jp/archives/15729314.html)

Melting in the mouth has also become a well-known Instagram worthy café. They serve coffee, organic ice-cream, detox smoothies and hotdogs. The nearest station to Melting in the Mouth is Hiroo station.

12. Park Hotel Tokyo

(picture source: http://taramilktea.blogspot.jp/2016/03/as-promised-heres-look-at-some-of-other.html)

Park Hotel Tokyo has rooms that were painted by artists. Each room has a different design. Here is a link to see all the different designs of each of the rooms: http://parkhoteltokyo.com/artist/

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