In my previous post about the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store, I didn’t write about the actual lunch experience on its rooftop. This is a follow-up to my earlier post, showing how I enjoyed a good lunch there. If you have not read the previous one, please visit the following post.
The other day, I revisited Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi just before lunchtime and went straight down to the basement floor, where many shops sell takeaway meals on their shelves. I spent about 15 minutes browsing all the shops’ showcases and finally picked up a lunch box at the Itohan shop. This renowned Japanese delicatessen serves fresh salads and a traditional meal with a Western twist.
Then, I went straight up to the rooftop floor of the store, took a seat under the big tent canopy, and opened the lunchbox in front of the pond right away. It was just before noon, so only a few people sat there enjoying their meals like me. The lunch meal was delicious, and the excellent atmosphere comforted me immensely, making it peaceful and quiet, even in the middle of Tokyo’s busiest town.
Additionally, you can purchase a bottle of tea or coffee from the vending machines, and the most convenient aspect is the clean trash bins located nearby. As you walk and explore Tokyo, you soon become aware that it’s pretty difficult to find trash bins on the street. It’s a common practice for Japanese to bring their trash home and dispose of it to keep our streets clean and comfortable. So, it showcases Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi’s hospitality in taking care of its customers.
After finishing my lunch, I took a short walk in the tiny garden and appreciated the bonsai on the same floor. It was a good lunch break.
If you have time after lunch, I recommend visiting the Mitsui Memorial Art Museum, located just next to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. It features various themed exhibitions regularly. At that time, it displayed the Kachou, meaning “birds and flowers,” which are integral elements of traditional Japanese painting. Please check its website to see what exhibitions are currently on display. https://www.mitsui-museum.jp/english/english.html
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