As many know, organic food carries a tremendous amount of health benefits. Finding stores where you can shop for organic produce and meals can be a little difficult in Tokyo but they do exist and are growing more and more popular every day.

If you are someone who is looking to shop for organic produce and would like to stay away from GMO foods, here are the best 3 organic food stores in Tokyo.

This place offers all different types of quality organic and natural food including vegetarian and vegan options. Crayonhouse is a unique store because it also has a restaurant on the lower floor offering an all-you-can-eat 1,200 yen buffet lunch. All of the dishes here are made with 90% organic food and are prepared with fresh ingredients. The ingredients used for the store and the restaurant are also very seasonal so you can enjoy some of the best foods each season has to offer. The atmosphere is very beautiful with a spacious terrace for dining which makes this a great place for family or a date.

Pros:

Very good cost performance organic and natural foods.

Creative and delicious organic dishes using seasonal ingredients.

Beautiful atmosphere makes this place comfortable to shop and eat.

The seats are all non-smoking

Really friendly staff who knows a lot about natural and organic food products.

Delicious lunch buffet!

Labels are in both Japanese and English

Cons:

Organic super market is a little small.

The terrace area for dining can get very busy on weekends

Service is a little slow.

Access

Address: 3–8–15 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku

Weekdays: 11:00 to 23:00 (last order: 22:00)

Sat/Sun/Holidays: 10:30 to 23:00 (last order: 22:00)

Natural House is a chain store specializing in selling organic and natural foods. Natural House no doubt has one of the best selection of organic food options in Tokyo. With a few locations scattered across the city, accessing one near you is very convenient. At natural house you can buy organic foods, vegetables, meat, and even vitamins and body care products. They also have some amazing speciality items like all natural Flavored Honey from Estonia that is rich in nutrients. Overall, Natural House is the most convenient organic food store chain in Tokyo.

Pros:

Wide selection of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, variety of soy mockmeats, cosmetics and more.

Many locations around Tokyo near major train stations.

Located only a 7 minute walk from Shibuya station.

Healthy organic options are available for all diets including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

The vegetarian and vegan options are clearly labeled

40% discount at night in take out food in late hours.

Cons:

Prices can be a little expensive.

Shopping bags are not free (make sure you bring your own).

Most stores locations get very busy on weekends.

Access

Address: 東京都港区北青山3–6–18

Lunch: 11: 30 to 15: 00

Dinner:18: 00 ~ 22: 00

In my opinion, Lima Shinjuku is the best organic and natural food store in Tokyo. What makes Lima Shinjuku organic food store so unique is that it has a long history in working with organic food that dates back decades. On top of offering a large selection of organic food, Lima Shinjuku also offer a macrobiotic cafe with dishes based around healthy brown rice, beans, sea vegetables. Some people believe a diet filled with macrobiotic foods can prevent or treat cancer and ward of other diseases.

Pros:

Good cost performance for organic food.

Cooking classes are available (basic Japanese language is needed).

Handmade healthy food options such as vegetarian burgers are always available.

Healthy and delicious macrobiotic cafe is available.

Staff is very educated about organic food.

Vegan and vegetarian items are available.

Cons:

Not so many lunch options at the cafe.

Very limited amount of seats which is bad on a busy day.

Service is a little slow.

Access

Address: 新宿Ｑビル Japan, 3 Chome-8–9 Shinjuku

Lunch: 11: 00 to 15: 00

Dinner:18: 00 ~ 23: 30