Explore Shimo-Kitazawa

A cool bohemian neighborhood and vintage shopping heaven

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Updated: October 11, 2019

A cool bohemian neighborhood and vintage shopping heaven

Close to Shibuya, this small town is popular with students for its live music, cafés and its abundance of quirky shops. There's a large concentration of excellent vintage stores here, along with secondhand records and handmade crafts. At night, explore small bars with live jazz or up-and-coming bands.

General Tips

Shimokita as the locals call it, has a casual atmosphere and shops open around 11 a.m. so don't go early in the morning
Movie fans should head to the Tollywood theatre on the south side, for short films and animations by up-and-coming film makers
Visit Shimokitazawa in August to see the famous Awa-Odori dance, which parades along Ichibangai Shopping Street.

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Shimo-Kitazawa Station

At the crossroads

Shimo-Kitazawa Station

Served by the Keio Inokashira and Odakyu Odawara train lines, Shimokitazawa is easily accessible from both Shibuya and Shinjuku. The two lines actually cross each other, but one is elevated, and one is underground. Take the south exit to start your explorations.

2 mins

Shimokitazawa South Exit Shopping Street

Shopping and sipping

Shimokitazawa South Exit Shopping Street

This bustling shopping area is lined with cafes, bars, and interesting little shops, perfect for an easy stroll. The vintage shops around here display their clothing out front, giving you a good idea of what's inside.

4 mins

Vintage Shopping

From Victoriana to Eighties kitsch

Vintage Shopping

You really can find anything in Shimokitazawa, and there are excellent vintage clothing shops all around the station. On the south side, try Grand Bazaar with a lot of '60s and '70s gear and Grapefruit Moon, specializing in menswear, with great accessories.

7 mins

Shimokitazawa Ichibangai Shopping Street

From rabbit cafés to fierce espresso

Shimokitazawa Ichibangai Shopping Street

Circle around to the north side of the station to explore Ichibangai Shopping Street, with a great mix of vintage stores, traditional crafts and cafés. Don't miss the strong brews at Bear Pond Espresso, or take your tea while watching rabbits at Usagi no Ehon.