If you love fashion, music, and all things vintage, Shimokitazawa is the perfect neighborhood for you to visit. Slightly off the beaten track, this is a great place to take a break from the high rises and bustle that other parts of Tokyo have to offer, with authentic, Japanese hipster and bohemian culture. With its main streets being flooded with quaint little cafes, music stores, and vintage shops, it is one of the most popular neighborhoods amongst young people. It is also a big spot for foodies. If curry is your thing, the Shimokitazawa Curry Festival, running from October 10th- October 19th, is not to be missed! For dumpling fans, The Juicy Dumpling Shimokitazawa Manufactory just next to the station is a fun, casual spot for those who want a relaxed dinner before setting off.
- 1 min read
Foodies & Hipsters of Shimokitazawa
Fashion, music, and all things vintage
Community writer
Join the discussion
Jeradyne Cheong
10 years ago
A hipster neighbourhood in Japan! Looks like a place I'd love to visit!
Saskia Gilmour
10 years ago
Wow! This is a neat find!
2 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1Photogenic Miyazaki: Relaxation and Discovery
Miyazaki - Sponsored -
2A Journey Through an Edo Castle Town From Art Hotel Narita
Chiba - Sponsored -
3Golden Route to West Japan: Hiroshima & Fukuoka
Hiroshima - Sponsored -
4Ultimate Japan Car Culture Journey - From Auto Salon 2026 to the Open Road
Chiba -
5Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido
Hokkaido - Sponsored -
6Japan Pottery Tour: Hands-On Workshops & Artisan Encounters
Culture -
724-Hour Yaro Ramen in Shibuya Revolutionizes Noodles With an All New Type of Ramen Taking Over Tokyo
Tokyo - Sponsored -
8Explore Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji with Ease From Kamenoi Hotel Ako
Hyogo - Sponsored -
9Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026
Food -
10Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring Towns
Hyogo - Sponsored
-
1Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
3Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Osaka -
4Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
5Bad Bunny Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour
Tokyo -
6Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo -
7Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
8Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba -
9Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
10Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa