Tsukiji Hongwanji Cafe Tsumugi

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Tsukiji Hongwanji Cafe Tsumugi

Start the day off healthy with an 18-dish breakfast that your body will love at the Japanese-style cafe in Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.

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The cafe "Tsumugi" in the Information Center opened in 2017, when Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple celebrated its 400th anniversary, based on the concept of an "open temple''.
With a large glass window overlooking the main hall, visitors can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and sweets in a relaxed atmosphere in an outstanding location.
In November 2022, the café will be renovated as a book café with more seating and the ability to read Buddhist and other books.

Among the many menu items, the most popular is the "18-dish breakfast” menu, which is available in limited quantities.
The menu is named after the 18th wish of the 48 wishes of Amida Buddha, called "Hongwan," and includes porridge, miso soup, and a total of 16 small dishes. From side dishes such as "tofu with yuzu bean paste," "yuba cooked with salmon roe," and "grilled duck with Japanese pepper," to desserts such as "green tea jelly," the unique lineup makes it difficult to choose which dish to try first.
The sight of 18 dishes lined up on a square tray is a sight to behold, and is one of the reasons for the restaurant's popularity, not only for eating but also for visual enjoyment.
Half of the seats are reserved for breakfast, so if you want to be sure of a meal, you are recommended to make a reservation on the website in advance.

You can visit the main hall from 6:00 am. If you visit the main hall first and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, you are sure to get a good start to the day.

Highlights

  • Japanese-style cafe located in Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, which was founded more than 400 years ago.
  • Enjoy breakfast or lunch with a view of the main hall through the large windows.
  • The "18-dish breakfast," which includes 16 small dishes, rice porridge, and miso soup, is especially popular.
  • In November 2022, the cafe will reopen as a book cafe with a collection of Buddhist books.

Photos

  • Popular "18-dish breakfast" menu (limited quantity)

    Popular "18-dish breakfast" menu (limited quantity)

  • Large windows overlook the main hall of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.

    Large windows overlook the main hall of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.

  • Don't miss the main hall, built in the early Showa period and designated as a national important cultural property.

    Don't miss the main hall, built in the early Showa period and designated as a national important cultural property.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

Yes, we do. (English is available).

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

No

Q

Can I take photos of the food or the interior?

A

Yes.

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Details

Name in Japanese
築地本願寺カフェTsumugi
Postal Code
104-0045
Address
3-15-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-5565-5581
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
8:00am-9:00pm
Budget
1,000-2,000 yen
Directions
1 minute walk from Tsukiji Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)