Make the most of 48 hours in Tokyo

a design darling and host of the 2020 olympics, japan’s capital is hot right now

MANDARIN ORIENTAL SPA

On the 37th floor, a heavenly space for a treatment (try the Christian Louboutin pedicure, £135). Can’t bear to leave? Check-in! £560pn, mandarinoriental.com

NATIONAL ART CENTRE

An architectural gem with a programme of international exhibitions. Take tea at the Salon de Thé ROND and don’t miss the museum shop. www.nact.jp/english

ARCHIVE STORE

A hyper-cool interior and current pieces by the likes of Yohji Yamamoto and Raf Simons, plus rare items from past collections. archivestore.jp

MEIJI Jingu SHRINE

Make a wish at this atmospheric Shinto shrine in a forest of 100,000 trees. Shinto is Japan’s ancient original religion. meijijingu.or.jp

HARAJUKU

A buzzy, must-visit area that mixes all things cute with great vintage shops and Japanese streetwear. Start at Le Shiner with a cheese rainbow sandwich.

ESPACE VUITTON

A glass box atop the Louis Vuitton building with fab views and great art. Until November, works by Christian Boltanski. espacelouisvuittontokyo.com

TOKYU HANDS

This store sells anything and everything over seven storeys – don’t miss the stationery and beauty floors. tokyu-hands.co.jp

SHIBUYA CROSSING

The iconic intersection where up to 3,000 people cross at the one time. Watch the action from on high at Starbucks or Shibuya train station.

GYOZA BAR COMME A PARIS

Pull up a stool and tuck into Japanesefrench fusion dumplings (onion gratin gyoza, anyone?), with wines by the glass. aoyama-gyozabar.com