Aesthetic Cafés in Tokyo: Top 10 Instagrammable Spots

Tokyo is a city that continuously floats people.

Outside its neon-lined roads and swooping skylines, a hidden world of gems awaits discovery.

Among those treasures are Tokyo’s aesthetic cafés, each detail crafted painstakingly — from the interiors to the food presentation — for the ideal Instagram moment.

Whether you are a coffee fanatic, a sweets junky, or just a fan of good imagines, these top 10 most Instagrammable cafés in Tokyo will delight your taste buds and fill your feed with beautiful snaps.

Join us as we explore the café culture of Tokyo, where art, design, and food come together to create unforgettable experiences.

1. The Aoyama Flower Market Tea House is like entering into a floral fairytale.

The café is decorated with real flowers galore, giving it a vibe that’s both zen and beautiful.

The glass-top tables have fresh flowers beneath them, so each one is like a unique piece of art.

Sip on healthy herbal tea or sample their special flower parfait amidst flowers.

Sections of the café are true Instagram gold, making it the perfect spot to stop and add a bit of greenery to your feed.

2. Blue Bottle Coffee, Aoyama

Blue Bottle Coffee got its start in California, but its outpost in Aoyama, Tokyo, is all minimalist Japanese design.

The café features clean lines, natural wood accents and floor-to-ceiling windows, contributing to the cafe’s sleek, open space that evokes a relaxing space for your morning coffee.

Each cup is presented aesthetically — great for that perfect flat lay shot — and their expertly brewed coffee is a hit with purists.

There, minimalists who enjoy clean lines and minimal obstructions will love this spot.

3. Café Kitsuné, Omotesando

French chic meets Japanese simplicity at café Kitsuné, located in the trendy Omotesando neighborhood.

The café’s effortless cool vibe comes courtesy of the Parisian fashion and music label Maison Kitsuné, which owns it.

The space merges traditional Japanese style with modern design elements, with wooden interiors, ceramic tiles, and also featuring an outdoor garden.

And their fox-shaped cookies and matcha lattes aren’t just tasty — they’re Instagram bait.

If you’re on the hunt for a trendy yet restful corner in Tokyo, look no further than Café Kitsuné.

4. Onibus Coffee, Nakameguro

Onibus Coffee, a tiny shop in Nakameguro, has become a favorite in Tokyo’s large coffee community.

The café design — industrial-chic, with exposed brick walls and metal accents — contrasts beautifully with the surrounding greenery.

The main attraction here is, particularly, the second-floor seating zone: up there, guests have a close view of the railroad tracks, and the metro trains passing through offer a very unique view over Tokyo’s skyline.

Onibus Coffee focuses on simplicity and quality, both in its coffee and in its aesthetics, making it a great place for someone who prefers a more subtle, classy vibe.

5. Reissue Café, Harajuku

If you’re a latte art-head, you will want to stop in at Reissue Café in Harajuku.

This zany café is known for its 3D latte art, where the baristas can render just about any image — from cartoon characters to your very own likeness — atop your cup of joe.

Its cozy and eclectic interior combines vintage furnishings and modern touches.

As much as the latte art is the star of the show, the café’s whimsical theme also provides visual appeal, making it a draw for Instagrammers searching for something funky and different.

6. Café de L’Ambre, Ginza

Café de L’Ambre is a coffee institution in Tokyo that was established in 1948.

Situated in the swank Ginza district, this café feels locked in a bygone era, with its vintage decor, wood-paneled walls, and retro coffee equipment.

The baristas here are true artisans, specializing in hand-drip coffee, and the extensive menu at the café includes many varieties of single-origin beans.

With its old-world feel and focus on the craft of coffee making, Café de L’Ambre offers a unique, nostalgic experience making it a great spot to catch a timeless shot.

7. MeMe’s Café, Daikanyama

MeMe’s Café in Daikanyama is a small, wacky place that has a sense of being a little hideaway.

Soft pastel colours, vintage furniture and quirky decorations fill the café’s cosy interior.

The pièce de résistance, however, is their picture perfect desserts, most notably their almost too beautiful to eat flower-shaped tarts.

A dreamy place, MeMe’s always evokes a sense of wonder and delight, perfect for Instagrammers who are into that whole dark fairy/whimsical aesthetic.

8. Higashiya Ginza, Ginza

Higashiya Ginza, a contemporary Japanese tea house, provides a quiet tearoom in the midst of Ginza.

With its unadorned decor and ambient lighting and natural materials, the café offers a strong message of calm.

The wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) for at Higashiya are beautifully presented on fine lilting ceramic plates.

The detail is impeccable here, from the appearance of the sweets to the tea ceremony-inspired service.

It’s a pilgrimage for those who value the elegance of Japanese tradition and aesthetics.

9. Artless Craft Tea & Coffee, Nakameguro

A design-lover’s hideaway in Nakameguro: Artless Craft Tea & Coffee Artless Craft Tea & Coffee Nakameguro

The café’s understated interior, with its monochrome color palette and linear design, is an example of Japanese contemporary style.

The teapots and coffee drip pots are tasteful, and the menu is short but high quality, with refined teas and coffees lined up in rows.

The minimal design of Artless Craft Tea & Coffee, matched with its dedication to craftsmanship, has made it a go-to for anyone looking to sip the essence of present-day Tokyo.

10. Trunk (Coffee), Shibuya

Trunk (Coffee) — a slick, contemporary coffee shop that’s part of Trunk Hotel, a boutique hotel in Shibuya.

The café has a mix style of industrial and organic with the interior having cement walls, wooden tables and lots of greenery.

The space is stylish yet laid back — a great place to settle in with that coffee.

Trunk (Coffee) takes this a step further with a focus on sustainability, sourcing ingredients locally whenever possible and utilizing eco-friendly practices.

Combine that with stylish design, sustainability and a cool, urban vibe, and you’ve got a place called the best of both worlds — and all the Instagrammers out there know it!

Endnote, Aesthetic Cafés in Tokyo

When it comes to popular coffee haunts, Tokyo’s café scene is a multi-sensory experience filled with delectable food and beverages, as well as (many) eye-catching environments in picture-perfect settings.

From minimalism to vintage charm to whimsical designs, there’s a Tokyo cafe that’s sure to fit your aesthetic.

So the next time you’re in the city, be sure to visit these top 10 Instagrammable spots, each of them guaranteed to elevate your coffee experience, as well as your Instagram feed.