On a sunny day, the Canal Cafe in Iidabashi is a great spot to dine by the water. Established over one hundred years ago, the cafe and its expansive terrace sit beside an emerald green canal that was once the outer the outer moat of the Imperial Palace.
Canal Cafe features both formal and more casual drinking and dining options, all with water views. There is an indoor restaurant and deck with a Eurpoean boathouse feel that serves full Italian meals. Napoli-style wood-fired pizza is the speciality, however pasta and seafood is also available.
For a more alfresco experience, there’s a casual outdoor terrace cafe that serves drinks, snacks and sweets. Gelato is one of the specialties – an excellent option on a summer day. French patisserie style cakes and desserts are also on offer.
A legacy of Canal Cafe’s history as a boating club, a number of vintage rowboats are tethered alongside the terrace. They add to the overall charm of the place. The boats are available for hire by the half hour, perfect for a leisurely paddle around the canal before or after you dine.
Address: 1-9 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Getting there: 1 minute walk from Iidabashi Station Exit B2a (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho, Namboku and Tozai lines and the Toei Oedo line)
Nearby: La Kagu
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