visited Yebisu Garden Place Tower recently and honestly it felt like one of those places people don’t talk about enough. The whole area has a relaxed, upscale vibe that’s very different from the busier parts of Tokyo.
The highlight for me was going up to the higher floors. The views are wide and open, and because it’s not as crowded as the famous observatories, you can actually take your time and enjoy it. If you come on a clear day or in the evening, the city looks beautiful from up there. It’s a great spot for a quiet date or just to unwind.
The building itself is very clean and well maintained. There are plenty of restaurants on the top floors, from casual dining to more upscale places. Prices are definitely on the higher side, but you’re paying for the atmosphere and the view, so it makes sense.
Getting there is pretty easy from Ebisu Station using the covered Skywalk, though the walk feels a bit long the first time. The surrounding plaza is also worth walking around, especially in the evening when the area lights up and feels almost European in style.
A very famous place for year-end holiday seasons including Christmas. Not a huge space, but it’s quite convenient from the Ebisu JR station. The lights are very dedicated and the atmosphere is great regardless being crowded during the holiday season.
Has shopping mall, cafes, Michelin restaurants and an Ebisu brand beer museum
Beautiful place to spend the weekend. Tons of places to visit, I would strongly recommend the Ebisu brewery. But overall the vibe here is great, chill and amazing.
Architecture is a mix of different geographies and eras yet blends together for an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Many shops and restaurants available. This a place that would take many days to explore.
A nice venue, but the beer festival was an organisational shambles. When I tried to enter, the staff sent me on a wild goose-chase (walking around the building) twice! It was only when I returned to the entrance a third time that they seemed to realise that I just wanted to get my glass and enter the venue.
On a more positive note, it's free to enter and one gets a free glass.
Of course, being Ebisu, it's basically one beer stopped at varying stages of the brewing process and sold as under different names (even the supposed stout is just a dark lager). There were only three food trucks and I had to flag down a person in an orange hat in order to pay and then proceed to the bar. It's totally cashless also.
