[Shinjuku Girls' Trip] 4 Recommended Shops for Women at Odakyu Ace!

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• 1. "Cha no Ikedaya" offers a selection of the finest Japanese teas from all over the country.
• 2. "Dashi Chazuke + Meat Udon En" offers authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual setting.
• 3. Spaghetti eaten with chopsticks at "Yomenya Goemon"
• 4. Get cute socks! "Tutuanna"

1. "Cha no Ikedaya" offers a selection of the finest Japanese teas from all over the country.

Have you tried the trendy matcha yet? "Cha no Ikedaya" is a long-established matcha shop that has been in business for 81 years and is recognized as one of Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants. Their original matcha, which can only be bought here in Japan, is perfect as a souvenir! You can also purchase tea utensils while consulting with veteran staff who have been in the business for decades, so it might be a good idea to make your authentic matcha debut. Their special matcha ice cream is incredibly rich, so be sure to try it at least once!

2. "Dashi Chazuke + Meat Udon En" offers authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual setting.

Right next to Ikeda-ya is "Dashi Chazuke En." The broth for the chazuke is served separately, so you can enjoy it as a bowl of rice at first, and then pour the broth over it to make chazuke. Be sure to try the perfect combination of flavorful broth, fluffy and delicious rice, and fresh sashimi! They are open from 7:00 AM, so it's also recommended for breakfast. There are mainly counter seats, so even women can easily go in alone.

3. Spaghetti eaten with chopsticks at "Yomenya Goemon"

For those who have already tried authentic Japanese food, we recommend "Yomenya Goemon," a spaghetti restaurant with a uniquely Japanese twist. They use authentic spaghetti and olive oil, and skillfully combine them with Japanese ingredients to create a fusion of Western and Japanese cuisine.

I especially recommend the chicken breast and plum shiso spaghetti with golden sesame sauce! Golden sesame and plum spaghetti is unique to Japan! It's a dish you won't easily find anywhere else, so please give it a try!

4. Get cute socks! "Tutuanna"

Finally, let's buy some souvenirs to remember Japan by. "Tutuanna" is a shop where you can easily get high-quality socks of Japanese quality. At around 500 yen a pair, they're perfect for giving away as small gifts! Depending on the season, they also have fluffy character socks, so we recommend buying some to relax with after returning home.

Rain or shine, no worries! Let's head to Odakyu Ace, which is easily accessible.

Odakyu Ace isn't too big, so you can easily look around the shopping complex in about 30 minutes to an hour. Take a quick stop in Shinjuku and add another memorable part of your Japan trip!