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
Join the discussion
Jeradyne Cheong
9 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!
Top Articles
-
![Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”]( "Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”")
1Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”
Tokyo - Sponsored -
![Yumeshima Station]( "Yumeshima Station")
2Yumeshima Station
Osaka -
![Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour]( "Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour")
3Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
![JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game]( "JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game")
4JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game
Niigata -
![Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea]( "Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea")
5Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea
Tokyo -
![Guide to eSIM in Japan]( "Guide to eSIM in Japan")
6Guide to eSIM in Japan
Planning -
![Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide]( "Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide")
7Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide
Planning -
![Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do]( "Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do")
8Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do
Toyama -
![Hakusan Folk Museum]( "Hakusan Folk Museum")
9Hakusan Folk Museum
Ishikawa -
![BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List]( "BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List")
10BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List
Kagawa
-
![Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan]( "Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan")
1Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
![Tokyo Auto Salon]( "Tokyo Auto Salon")
2Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba -
![The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo]( "The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo")
3The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
![January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)]( "January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)")
4January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo -
![Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo]( "Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo")
5Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
![Nabana no Sato Illumination]( "Nabana no Sato Illumination")
6Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
![Daikoku Car Meet]( "Daikoku Car Meet")
7Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
![Iwatayama Monkey Park]( "Iwatayama Monkey Park")
8Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
![Japanese Urban Legends]( "Japanese Urban Legends")
9Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
![March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)]( "March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)")
10March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)
Osaka
