What kind of place is Ebisu?
Ebisu is also the name of the god related to prosperity in business. Known as Ebisu-sama, he is one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Ebisu-sama is even illustrated on the packaging for Ebisu beer. In addition, there are also museums, art museums and shopping spots in the area. Rather than being a place to walk around and do a lot of shopping, many people see it as a place to relax while enjoying a meal and some art, so stop by after you’ve gone sightseeing in Shibuya.
Enjoy art and food at Ebisu Garden Place
Located five minutes from Ebisu Station, Ebisu Garden Place, the symbol of the area, is a commercial complex built on the former site of the Ebisu Beer Factory. It is home to restaurants, a movie theater, an art museum, the Museum of Yebisu Beer and many places to go shopping, among others.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum was the first art museum in Japan for photography and videography, and it displays a broad range of pieces, regardless of country or era, ranging from artistic photos to news photographs. Each exhibition will have its own unique displays when open, and you can buy a ticket for all three, so you can experience something completely different on each floor. It also has a cafe and museum shop.
Go shopping in Atre Ebisu
Compared to major shopping areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku, there may be fewer stores at Atre Ebisu, but you can have a comparatively comfortable shopping experience without worrying about the crowds. There is a main building and a western annex, and the main building connects to JR Ebisu Station.
Many brand-name stores for women’s fashion are located in Atre, with a more restrained selection of items than those found in Shibuya or Harajuku. There are also accessory stores, cosmetics stores and sweets shops. There is also a Mujirushi location and a supermarket, which are helpful if you’re looking for souvenirs.
Take a cafe break at Sarutahiko Coffee
The Sarutahiko Coffee chain, which has 10 locations in the city, uses original blends and carefully-selected single origin coffee beans, which they roast on-location. Not limited to hand drip, you can also select beans from the espresso menu.
The main location in Ebisu, two minutes from the west exit of JR Ebisu Station, is a cozy spot with a relaxed atmosphere. It also has sweets and light meals available, and of course, you can get your order to go. There is also a Sarutahiko location on the first floor of the Atre Ebisu west building.
Try refreshing Yuzu-scented ramen at Afuri
Ramen comes in many flavors, like soy sauce, miso, tonkotsu and more. Afuri, which has 11 branches in Japan, serves up a different kind of ramen from the many strongly flavored varieties that use pork or chicken broth. Afuri has citrus yuzu ramen, vegan ramen and more. The yuzu ramen has salt and soy sauce flavors, and both are masterpieces where you can enjoy the refreshing aroma of yuzu and delicate broth.