Sep 25, 2012 - 1 min read

Strolling through Shimokitazawa

A trendy and arty neighborhood full of surprises

By Nicole Bauer

Community writer

Shop front decoration of a book store—no doubt that it's an exciting one

Trendy customers enjoy the pedestian friendly streets

Need some new furniture?

Sometimes it even feels like an open air market

Even if a shop is closed—decoration matters!

Shop front of a trendy store for trainers

Never forget to look at what's going on on the second floor

You shouldn't come here for shopping only—food and sake is great, too

You want to get away from the crowds and do lots of shopping without spending a fortune? Then the northern part of Shimokitazawa is the neighborhood for you. Just a stone's throw from Shibuya station, Shimokitazawa is truly different: still trendy, but with an arty touch. The atmosphere is extremely local and very relaxed. With it's narrow maze-like streets it's almost traffic free and you can fully enjoy the high density of vintage, second-hand, antique and fantastic knick-knack shops.

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Nicole Bauer

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Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu

Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu 12 years ago

Wow, with the bookstore front you couldn't really tell what's on the inside. I thought it's a recycle shop of general merchandise... This is unique.

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