... for my first time in Japan. Spending a night there was way out of our budget so we only went to the bar. We waited for the last night of our 3 weeks in Japan to have a drink at the New York Bar and... it was magical.
I've seen this movie 2 times in 2003 while still in high school and since then, I've been dreaming to visit this country. I did. And I want to do it again.
Sure it's nice and the view is a killer but when you get down to it, it's just a hotel bar with nothing really going for it other than it was featured in this movie. And if there's one thing Tokyo has it's bars from little joints with a dozen seats to large and sprawling.
But if you really want a bar with a view you need to go to Bello Visto in Shibuya. It's in the Cerulean Tower hotel on the 40th floor. It's got floor to ceiling windows and if you want a seat at one you need to reserve it but the view is out of this world especially sunset. On a clear day you'll be able to see the Tanzawa mountains and the iconic Mt. Fuji.
Bring your wallet because it's not cheap.
Perfect ! I wasn't aware of this and I will have a drink there as soon as I go back to Japan ;-) thanks for the advice
PS: I'll check with google image first to have a taste of this .
There's a dozen other places you could go to with views that are just as good if not better than the Park Hyatt. As I said, bars in Tokyo aren't lacking and just about every hotel has either a bar or restaurant or both way up top. But here's a good list: http://www.timeout.com/tokyo/bars-and-pubs/best-tokyo-bars-with-a-view
We've personally been to the R Restaurant & Bar, Star Road, Sky Lounge Stellar Garden, Deva & Top of Shinagawa. Personal favorites are the aforementioned Bello Visto. Top of Shinagawa and Star Lounge.
But you shouldn't limit yourself to just places with a view. If there's one thing that Tokyo loves, it's trying new things. There's always a new bar, a new drink, a new area to explore. Don't be afraid to crawl through the back alleys as sometimes you can find a gem here and there. But if Japanese is not one of the languages you speak you might be better off staying in the more touristy areas.
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I will be staying there later this year.
shareSo how was it? Still the same as in the movie after 15 years?
shareHas not changed much. The New York Bar on the 52nd floor is exactly the same as it was in Lost in Translation.
A warning for non-smokers - this bar still allows smoking. I love the fact that people can still enjoy a drink and a cigar or cigarette in a refined and uber cool bar like this one, while watching and listening to a live jazz/soul band.
The pool on the 47th floor must be one of the greatest pools on Earth as far as views go. My friends and I swam at least 3 times during the week we were there - mostly in the mornings to fend off the effects of a hangover! It was the perfect way to start the day.
I can't speak highly enough of the staff - they are all wonderful!
That is so cool. I will definitely check it out when I have a chance!
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