Shimokitazawa: A Youthful Town of Vintage, Live Music & Theater

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5 stops · Half-day

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My Trip

A 'subculture mecca' for Tokyo's young people. Every narrow lane is packed with vintage shops, used bookstores, live houses, and small theaters, and lately low-rise complexes like BONUS TRACK and reload have added new flavor to the old charm. Walking the car-free alleys slowly is the right answer.

Half-day5 stopsEst. budget 50,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
New York Joe Exchangeニューヨークジョーエクスチェンジ
Shimokitazawa · Select shop · 45 min stay
A large secondhand-clothing shop converted from an old public bathhouse (sento). Buying, selling, and exchange all turn over in one place, so the stock moves fast and the treasure hunt is fun. The starting point of a Shimokita vintage tour.
Walk 5 min
2
Village Vanguard Shimokitazawaヴィレッジヴァンガード下北沢
Shimokitazawa · Select shop · Bookstore · 30 min stay
The flagship-like store of a chaotic variety shop billing itself as an 'exciting bookstore.' Subculture books and oddball goods are piled to the ceiling, distilling the Shimokita spirit.
Walk 7 min
3
BONUS TRACK보너스트랙
Shimokitazawa · Culture · 50 min stay
A low-rise complex built on the open ground created by undergrounding the railway. Distinctive fermented-food eateries, indie bookstores, and cafes gather, showing the neighborhood's creator culture as-is. The courtyard benches are good for a rest.
Walk 6 min
4
reload리로드
Shimokitazawa · Mall · 30 min stay
An open commercial facility that looks like stacked white cubes. Small shops like Ogawa Coffee Lab, eyewear, and perfume connect alley-like, photogenic and fitting to wrap up the route.
Walk 5 min
5
Shimokitazawa SHELTER下北沢SHELTER
Shimokitazawa · Bar · 50 min stay
A legendary small venue that countless J-rock bands have passed through. If there's an evening show, you can experience Tokyo's indie live culture up close (check the schedule and tickets).
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