Anime has a way of turning everyday places into something memorable — especially when it comes to cafés. Anime creators have recreated many Tokyo locations with striking attention to detail, from quiet museum cafés to bustling maid cafés in Akihabara.

For fans, visiting these cafés offers a chance to step into familiar scenes, whether it’s a first date, a casual meetup or a moment between major plot twists. Here are a few real-life cafés in Tokyo that have appeared in popular anime, along with what to expect when you visit them.

1. Salon de Thé ROND (Roppongi)

ANIME: Your Name

Makoto Shinkai often sets his films in Tokyo, bringing real locations to life through detailed scenes. Your Name is one of the most recognizable examples, showcasing the city across different times of day.

One memorable scene takes place at the National Art Center, where Taki meets his date at Salon de Thé Rond. The café’s open-air design and quiet atmosphere make it a standout location, even without the anime connection.

2. La Primeur (Nerima)

ANIME: Your Lie in April

Step 1: Mark a night on your calendar to cuddle up on your couch with a bag of chips and a box of tissues to cry your eyes out to Your Lie in April. Once you have completed Step 1, or if you have already been emotionally damaged by Your Lie in April before, move on to the next step. Step 2: Vist Le Primeur, a cozy café in Nerima to mend your broken heart with a plateful of their famous apple, nut and caramel waffles that the characters themselves wolf down in the anime. Trust me, you will feel your soul rehabilitate in the antique European-style interior. If you are lucky (or happen to have an overactive imagination like myself), you might even be able to hear Kousei’s rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” on the piano.

3. Cafe Mai:lish (Akihabara)

ANIME: Steins;Gate

Akihabara. Do I even have to explain myself for this one? Of course, I am talking about maid cafes in Tokyo’s otaku central! While the cafés can be enjoyed by anyone, fans of Steins;Gate will recognize Mai:lish as a key setting in the series. Let me reword this: If you watch Steins;Gate, you will feel an instinctive need to visit this café. For a more immersive experience, visitors can enjoy classic maid café dishes such as omu-rice, often decorated with personalized ketchup messages, while taking in the energy of Akihabara.

4. Eggs n’ Things (Harajuku)

ANIME: Tokyo Revengers

How can we end a list of Tokyo cafés without giving Harajuku a mention? Located in Harajuku, Eggs ’n Things appears in Tokyo Revengers during one of the series’ quieter moments between its more intense scenes. The café is known for its signature pancakes topped with generous amounts of whipped cream, closely matching its depiction in the anime.

With its open terrace and casual atmosphere, the Harajuku branch remains a popular stop for both fans of the series and visitors exploring the area.

This article was originally published in May 2022 and updated in March 2026 for accuracy.

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