TOKYO SOURCING TRIP GUIDE

Tokyo is a city of extraordinary contrasts. Heritage exists alongside experimentation, precision alongside spontaneity, and quiet ritual alongside constant movement. I am always drawn to the way a city expresses itself through architecture, objects, food and design. In Tokyo, every detail feels deliberate—a sensibility that naturally connects with the way I source for Constantina Vintage.

Every day of this trip was spent sourcing rare vintage jewellery for the Constantina Vintage collection and privately for our clients. Between appointments, I experienced places that revealed another side of the city, from contemporary galleries and historic grounds to intimate bars and traditional dining.

This is not simply a guide to Tokyo’s landmarks. It is a personal edit of the places that shaped my time there: the addresses I visited between sourcing appointments, gallery days and late evenings overlooking the city. Each reflects the craftsmanship, atmosphere and visual language that continue to influence the Constantina Vintage world.

TOKYO BARS

Tokyo’s bar culture is defined by precision and atmosphere. Each space offers its own interpretation of the city, from expansive skyline views to intimate rooms where every cocktail is approached as a composition.

The Bvlgari Bar, Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo

Set high above the city, The Bvlgari Bar brings Italian elegance into conversation with the Tokyo skyline. Its garden-inspired setting, glamorous vintage jewellery photographs, rooftop terraces and beautifully considered interiors make it an exceptional place for an evening drink.

Lobby Bar, The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon

An elevated garden in the centre of Tokyo, the Lobby Bar feels both expansive and intimate. Surrounded by greenery and views of Tokyo Tower, it is a beautiful meeting point between contemporary Japanese design and the energy of the city below.

New York Bar, Park Hyatt Tokyo

One of Tokyo’s most recognisable evening destinations featured in the film Lost In Translation. New York Bar pairs sweeping city views with live jazz and a cinematic atmosphere. As the city illuminates below, the experience captures Tokyo at its most magnetic.

The Bellwood

Inspired by the character of old Tokyo while grounded in modern Shibuya, The Bellwood offers a more intimate expression of the city’s cocktail culture. Its inventive drinks and nostalgic interiors create a setting that feels playful, considered and distinctly Tokyo.

Lunch & Dinner

Dining in Tokyo is shaped by ritual, seasonality and an extraordinary respect for ingredients. From formal teppanyaki to sushi eaten standing at the counter, every experience reveals a different side of the city.

Mon Cher Ton Ton

A Tokyo institution centred around the theatre of teppanyaki. Ingredients are prepared directly before you with remarkable precision, transforming dinner into a study of movement, technique and Japanese hospitality.

Uogashi Nihon-Ichi

A standing sushi bar that captures the pace and ritual of everyday Tokyo. Fresh sushi is prepared directly across the counter and served piece by piece—simple, immediate and one of the most memorable ways to experience the city’s food culture.

Tokyo Cafés

Tokyo’s cafés are as considered as its restaurants and bars. Often hidden within quiet streets, they offer moments of stillness between the intensity of the city.

Hatoya, Asakusa

A contemporary matcha café that approaches traditional Japanese flavours with a modern sensibility. Its layered matcha creations, restrained presentation and intimate atmosphere make it a beautiful pause while exploring.