Updated October 2026
BUTTER 美瑛放牧酪農場 is a dairy focused café and shop in Tokyo’s Marunouchi Building. It makes fresh butter from cream produced at Biei Farm in Hokkaido, then uses that butter in pancakes, biscuits and other baked goods.
An earlier version of this article placed the venue in Shibuya. The visit photographs identify the reviewed business as BUTTER in Marunouchi. The location and practical details below have been corrected.
BUTTER Tokyo at a Glance
- Location: Marunouchi Building, B1, 2 4 1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
- Nearest transport: Tokyo Station and Nijubashimae Station
- Shop hours: Weekdays and Saturday, 10am to 8pm; Sunday and holidays, 10am to 7pm
- Café hours: Weekdays and Saturday, 11am to 8pm, last order 7pm; Sunday and holidays, 11am to 7pm, last order 6pm
- Telephone: 03 5860 3695
- Best for: Fresh butter, pancakes, biscuits and dairy soft serve
Hours may follow building closures. Check the official Marunouchi listing before visiting.
The Fresh Butter Concept
Biei Farm separates cream from fresh milk in Hokkaido. The cream is aged during transport to Tokyo, then churned at the Marunouchi shop.
The result is deliberately milky and fresh rather than heavily fermented. Its short shelf life matters if you plan to buy butter as a gift. The official producer page explains the process and the farm behind it.
What the Shop Sells
The counter displays freshly churned butter, baked goods and boxed biscuits. BUTTER BISCUIT uses the shop’s butter and a blend of Biei wheat. The shop also sells pancakes served with a striking portion of butter.
The visit photographs show the working counter, butter display and a cup of dairy soft serve. They do not support the old article’s claims about a Shibuya address or a broad pastry menu.
Soft Serve and Café Experience
The soft serve photographed during the visit had a smooth, dense texture and a clean dairy flavour. A small wafer added crunch without distracting from the milk.
The counter sits inside the Marunouchi Building rather than a large standalone café. Seating and popular items can fill quickly. Allow extra time if the pancakes are your priority.
Price and Value
This is a specialist dairy shop in a central Tokyo location. The appeal lies in the provenance and the unusual chance to see fresh butter handled at the counter.
Gift boxes cost more than an everyday packet of biscuits. They make most sense for visitors interested in Japanese dairy, regional ingredients or a distinctive Tokyo food souvenir.
Things to Know Before Visiting
- The shop is in Marunouchi, not Shibuya.
- The café starts later than the retail counter.
- Fresh butter has a short use by period.
- Biscuits contain common allergens including egg, milk, wheat and nuts.
- The venue does not normally accept reservations.
Continue a Tokyo café day with The Matcha Tokyo or Streamer Coffee Company. Travellers looking for an affordable base can also read our CITAN Hostel Tokyo review.
BUTTER Tokyo Review Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUTTER Tokyo in Shibuya?
No. The reviewed BUTTER 美瑛放牧酪農場 shop is on basement level one of the Marunouchi Building, close to Tokyo Station.
What is BUTTER Tokyo known for?
It is known for fresh butter made at the shop, pancakes, baked goods, biscuits and dairy soft serve.
Can you reserve a table?
The current venue listing says reservations are not accepted. Arrive early if you want the café menu.
The Brief Review Verdict
BUTTER turns a simple ingredient into the main event. The fresh production counter adds interest, while the soft serve offers an easy introduction to Biei dairy. Visit for the butter focused concept, not for the Shibuya bakery experience described in the old article.