Five Select Dessert Shops to Go to in Tokyo [2018 Edition]

This is a pastry shop of the patissier, Hidemi Sugino, who has worked across the globe. This is the one and only shop by Sugino, despite requests to open more branches, and is even frequented by other pastry chefs. It is so popular, lines form before the store even opens. You will not see any standard cakes here, as their display is full of unique and beautiful cakes unlike any other. The mousse cake, which is only available to eat in, is outstanding. There are cakes that can be purchased for take out, but it is better to eat at their tea salon to enjoy them at their best.

This is a shop selling cakes and baked goods by a pastry chef who trained at French pastry shops such as the famous Ladurée in Paris. There is a glass case full of beautiful cakes lined up neatly to greet the steady flow of customers. There are queues out the door not only at the weekend but also during the week, and some of the sweets are sold out by the evening. The bread that is baked every morning is also very popular, and can be enjoyed there together with the cakes. There are baked goods that are sold individually and in gift boxes, and are perfect for taking home.

This is a shop owned by a pastry chef who has taken part in numerous contests around the world. The store decorated in white tones has a glass case full of colorful cakes that are so beautiful that they could be considered works of art. There is a staggering 40 different types of cakes that are made, and are changed around depending on the mood and season. There are macaroons, baked goods and chocolates in addition to the cakes. There is limited seating on site, so if the weather is favorable, take the sweets out to enjoy them in the forested area of Yoyogi Park A Section that is accessible from the next station.