Ginza

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I’m not a huge fan of Ginza (too many chain stores and tourists) but it is worth a visit for the new Lanvin store, which has two floors of magic.

Time your visit around lunch or afternoon tea at the Gucci Café. You don’t have to be into the brand to enjoy this spot for a very chilled and elegant break.

Alternatively, pre dinner cocktails or just a refreshment mid afternoon at the rooftop terrace bar at Chanel can’t be beat. If you really want to push the boat out, have dinner at Beige at Chanel. Note: it’s fine dining so gentlemen: a jacket and tie please.

Lanvin Boutique, 7-9-17 Ginza, Cho-ku, Tokyo. + 03 3289 2788

Gucci Café, 4-4-10 Ginza, Cho-ku, Tokyo. + 81 3 3562 8112

Chanel Terrace Bar, 6-17-19 Ginza, Co-ku, Tokyo. www.chanel-ginza.com