2024-07-18

If you want to eat natto, this is the place! Recommended spot guide

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If you want to eat natto, this is the place! Recommended spot guide

Natto is a traditional Japanese fermented food, and is characterized by its unique aroma and stickiness.

For many tourists, natto is one food that presents an interesting challenge.

In this article, we'll introduce recommended spots where tourists can enjoy natto, mainly in Tokyo.

Places to enjoy natto in Tokyo

Ikejiri Ohashi (Shibuya area)/“Natto Kobo Sendaiya Ikejiri Ohashi Store”

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At the “Natto Kobo Sendaiya Ikejiriohashi Store,” many types of natto and natto arrangement products are sold.

At lunch, they also offer an all-you-can-eat set meal with 8 types of natto.

Recommended for those who want to enjoy natto to their heart's content.

Address: Ryuseido Building, 3-20-3 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Business hours: 11:00-18:00

Kuramae (Asakusa area) “Natto Bar Koganean Tokyo Kuramae Store”

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What is “Natto Bar Koganean.” This is the world's first natto specialty store where personal orders can be made.

You can customize the size of natto (large, small, ground) and topping ingredients to suit your preferences.

You can choose from 7 types of toppings, such as green pepper miso, sardine shavings, kimchi, and quail eggs.

Address: Life Core Kuramae 3-18-4, Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Business hours: 11:00 to 19:00

Regular holiday: Wednesday

A market where you can enjoy natto

Markets where natto can be enjoyed — A market where you can enjoy natto

Tsukiji Market

Tsukiji Market is famous for its fresh seafood, but you can also enjoy snacks made with natto.

There is a store in the market that offers sushi rolls made with natto, and you can enjoy the flavor of natto.

You can enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the market, especially if you visit early in the morning.

There are also straw-filled natto and dried natto, which are popular as souvenirs.

access:

1 minute walk from exit A1 of Tsukijishijo Station on the Toei Oedo Line

1 minute walk from Tsukiji Station Exit 1 or 2 on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

A five-minute walk from exits 5 or 6 of Higashi-Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line or Toei Asakusa Line

Hotel breakfast buffet

Many Japanese hotels offer natto for breakfast buffets.

In particular, at luxury hotels and Japanese-style inns, you can enjoy traditional Japanese breakfast including natto.

Places to buy natto in Tokyo

It is also recommended that tourists visiting Japan buy natto as souvenirs.

Below are recommended places where you can buy natto.

Department Store Food Floor

High quality natto is sold on the food floors of major department stores such as Isetan and Mitsukoshi.

In particular, gift packaging is also available, making it perfect as a souvenir.

supermarket

You can also buy natto easily at Japanese supermarkets.

Natto is also sold at convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and Lawson, so you can buy it easily.

summary

Natto is part of Japan's unique food culture and will also be an interesting experience for tourists.

By visiting the places introduced in this article, you can fully enjoy the appeal of natto.

If you enjoy traveling in Japan, be sure to try natto as well.

A beauty experience is also recommended when visiting Tokyo!

Finding spots in Japan where you can experience beauty such as massages, nails, and beauty treatments to heal the tiredness of your trip is highly recommended as part of sightseeing.

Here are a few salons that I recommend to those who are particular about technology and quality.

Ginza/ “Mani Nail Care Ginza Store”

maninail　ginza — Ginza/ “Mani Nail Care Ginza Store”

Open at 9 a.m.! A 5-minute walk from Ginza Station, this is a popular nail care salon where you can get rid of nail problems.

Hand and foot nails can be performed simultaneously. For those who are concerned about the burden of gel nails, we have prepared a number of “non-scraping” gel polishes, shellac, nail care, foot care, etc.

Recommended for those trying nail art for the first time, as well as those seeking special care. Men's care is also available, so it's also suitable for couples.

Ginza/ “head CONCIERGE Ginza Store”

A head spa specialty store where a group of nationally qualified specialists lead to “ultimate sleep.”

It is a technique of pressing pressure points on the head called the deep muscle approach, which leads to ultimate sleep.

Various effects can be expected, such as “relieving insomnia,” “improving shoulder stiffness,” “recovering from eye strain,” and “anti-aging.”

Enjoy the ultimate head spa that goes beyond relaxation.

Shibuya/ “UREROBAS Shibuya Store”

At the dry head spa specialty store on the 4th floor of the shopping mall Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, you can experience a dry head spa where you can be healed with all five senses.

The head spa at this salon is characterized by preparing the body from the ground up, and you can expect not only to take care of your head and eye fatigue and concerns about sleep, but also to lift your face and tone up your skin.

Please spend a blissful time shopping, sightseeing, or on your way home from work.

Shinjuku/ Shinjuku Relaxation Salon “Sea the Night”

Despite being in a good location, a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station and a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, it is a salon where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and relax both mentally and physically.

A private salon where you can relax and unwind, based on the concept of “the best healing for both mind and body in a luxurious space.”

Skilled therapists provide a high level of technology.

Ikebukuro/ “Mix Up!! Ikebukuro store”

This salon, located about a 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro, offers many effective facial treatments for pores, beautiful skin, lift-up, and anti-aging.

As for body treatments, you can choose between slimming or relaxation courses. You can have your whole body well cared for according to the condition of the day.

Jimbocho (Akihabara area)/“CREBIA Jimbocho Store”

crebia　jinbocho — Jimbocho (Akihabara area) “CREBIA Jimbocho Store”

A slimming esthetic salon that leads to effortless results! Highly skilled and experienced staff are popular.

It is a talented salon that is a strong ally for women who want to go on a diet.

Our experienced staff will suggest a menu tailored to each person's constitution and concerns, so you can get closer to your ideal body without difficulty, without waste, and effectively.