101 things to do in Roppongi

26. Find some southern comfort

The spirit of Okinawa is alive and well at this easygoing izakaya, where the noodles, stir-fries and taco rice are accompanied by regular live music performances.
Shimauta Paradise. 4F, 7-14-10 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

27. Cavort in a high-end cantina

From the decor to the sangritas, Agave is a perfect replica of a Mexican cantina in all but two ways: few cantinas would stock 400 types of tequila and mezcal, not to mention 27 kinds of cigar from Dominica and Cuba.
Agave. B1F, 7-15-10 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

28. Focus on contemporary art

Located along Imoaraizaka, the Hiromiyoshii gallery showcases popular contemporary artists from home and abroad, covering a range of mediums including painting, sculpture and architecture.
Hiromiyoshii Roppongi. 5-9-20 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

29. Kit yourself out with a kimono

Kimonos are available both tailor-made or ready-to-wear at this friendly store, alongside a range of crafts and ornaments fashioned from recycled kimono material.
Kimono Arts Sunaga. 2-1-8 Azabu-Juban. Map and opening hours

30. Beef up at Outback

When nothing but steak will do, Outback is the place to go. Just make sure you leave space for distinctive specials like the show-stopping Bloomin' Onion.
Outback Steakhouse. 2F, 6-1-3 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

31. Upgrade your bathing

Bath time will never feel the same after a visit to Le Bain, a space-age showroom that also houses ultra-luxurious bath goods shop Mitate.
Mitate. 3-16-28 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

32. Localise your meal

Sourcing from local farmers, craftsmen and brewers, Roppongi Nouen brings you an abundance of the freshest vegetables and only the best domestic wines and shochu.
Roppongi Nouen. 1F Keyakizaka Terrace, Roppongi Hills, 6-15-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

33. Relax, Roppongi-style

Whatever the time, you can always unwind at this multi-storey spa complex, offering baths, saunas, Korean body scrubs, facials and massages 24/7.
Roppongi Vivi. 4F Roa Bldg, 5-5-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

34. Cosy up with a top mixologist

Talented mixologist Gen Yamamoto returned from New York to open this eight-seat bar in early 2013 – an intimate setting to enjoy his seasonal, individually tailored cocktails.
Gen Yamamoto. 1-6-4 Azabu-Juban. Map and opening hours

35. Catch a film – with your baby

The regular Mama's Club Theater screenings at Toho Cinemas are specially tailored to young parents, meaning you can take your baby to the movies, worry-free.
Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills. 6-10-2 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

36. Slurp a bowl of late-night noodles

How better to round off a night in Roppongi than with a hearty bowl of noodles? Tsurutontan keeps serving its udon – ranging from traditional Kansai styles to carbonara – until 8am.
Tsurutontan. 3-14-12 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

37. Get an introduction to incense

Discover the world of Japanese incense at this well-stocked shop near Azabu-Juban Station. And if the selection overwhelms you, fret not: they also hold incense classes for beginners.
Kogado. 3-3-5 Azabu-Juban. Map and opening hours

38. Have a weekday brunch

Who said you had to wait until the weekend to have brunch? At the latest addition to the Mercer Café empire, you can have your French toast and bubbly every day of the week.
Mercer Brunch. 4-2-35 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

39. Scoop up a Tokyo-style souvenir

The in-house shop at the National Art Center, Tokyo does a lot more than sell postcards: it also offers an array of Tokyo-themed goods that, as the name says, make great souvenirs.
Souvenir From Tokyo. B1F NACT, 7-22-2 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

40. Work out at the dinner table

The ideal lunch spot for athletic types, Total Workout Cafe offers a range of low-fat salads, sandwiches, pastas, protein drinks – and even healthy desserts.
Total Workout Cafe. B2F Roppongi Hills, 6-4-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

41. Keep it rockin'

The hamburgers are juicy, the walls are crammed with memorabilia and the music's always cranked up to 11 at this long-running institution, recently given a slick makeover.
Hard Rock Cafe. 5-4-20 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

42. Dig into the world of design

Famed Japanese designers Issey Miyake, Taku Satoh and Naoto Fukasawa are the brains behind this sleek, design-centric art space, housed in the grounds of Tokyo Midtown.
21_21 Design Sight. 9-7-6 Akasaka. Map and opening hours

43. Catch a gig, film, fashion show...

Opened in 2013, this entertainment space hosts pop and rock gigs, musicals, film screenings, fashion shows and other events, but if you head up to the second floor you’ll also find a spacious garden and a café.
Ex Theater Roppongi. 1-2-9 Nishi-Azabu. Map and opening hours

44. Fill up on Chinese dumplings

The Tokyo outpost of a famous Shanghai eatery, this dim sum restaurant is worth a trip just for its delicious pork dumplings – also available with foie gras, oddly enough.
Nanxiang Steamed Buns Restaurant. 1F Roppongi Hills Hillside, 6-10-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

45. Check out a hip ramen joint

Who said ramen was just for blokes? The Afuri chain woos the ladies with its light, chicken-based broth, served in a setting that’s more like a designer dining bar than a noodle shop.
Afuri. 5-16-3 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

46. Take in a classic view

The hillside Keyakizaka Dori offers a picturesque vantage point for gazing out at Tokyo Tower. Best enjoyed during the winter months, when its trees are decorated with fairy lights.
Roppongi Keyakizaka Dori. 6-10-2 Roppongi.

47. Live it up at the Hyatt

When you need to entertain some clients in style, this low-lit hotel bar is the place to head... and lose yourself in a sophisticated world of cocktails, cigars and live jazz.
Maduro. 4F Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 6-10-3 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

48. Add a modern kimono to your wardrobe

In the market for a kimono? Head to designer Saito Jotaro’s shop where you’ll find classic and contemporary designs including denim ones for men.
Jotaro Saito. Roppongi Hills, Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori 1F, 6-9-1 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

49. Indulge in some inarizushi

There aren't many sushi restaurants that you'd recommend for something other than fish – but then, there aren't many that make inarizushi as distinctive as Otsuna's.
Otsuna Sushi. 7-14-4 Roppongi. Map and opening hours

50. Get your fix of European artsiness

Take a quick stroll from Roppongi Hills and you'll find this bastion of contemporary European art, which represents notable names such as Gerhard Richter and Wolfgang Tillmans.
Wako Works of Art. 3F Piramide Bldg, 6-6-9 Roppongi. Map and opening hours