Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi ()
Don’t miss wonderful views of the Tokyo coastal area from the monorail that runs through Shinagawa. Take a 10-15-minute walk from the aquarium to Ohi Keibajo-mae station to find this unique train.
Seats on the monorail are installed on the center of train, which enables you to enjoy the impressive views of Tokyo coastal area.
Get off the monorail at Tennozu Isle Station to visit a stylish craft brewery located on the waterfront.
With the open, peaceful atmosphere, T.Y. Harbor is an ideal place to wrap up your one-day Shinagawa strolling with its savory homemade craft beers and tasty dishes. Large triangular-roofed brewery buildings, wooden decks, boats and piers in front of the brewery form a picturesque vista with surrounding iron bridges, parks and colorful buildings.
The wide, wooden interior and high ceilings give the bar a classical look and cozy atmosphere. At the restaurant, you can sit indoors or out along the water. I recommend the deck, as you’ll have a beautiful view of the canal and all the boats that pass.
The brewery offers six homemade beers (pale ale, amber ale, wheat ale, IPA, imperial stout and brewer’s choice of the month), various other spirits and soft drinks.
The pale ale was my favorite with its extremely fruity and hoppy, yet crispy bitter flavor goes well after long day of walking around the area.
As T.Y. Harbor is a very popular spot and always crowded with customers. A reservation is recommended, although waiting along the waterfront for a table isn’t such a bad option.
T.Y. Harbor Brewery & Restaurant Location: 2-1-3 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo (7-minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station of Tokyo Monorail) Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5:30 - 10 p.m. URL: www.tysons.jp/brewery/en/ TEL: 03-5479-455
