Enjoy unique shops and stores in Shimo-kitazawaAbout 4 hours

Volunteer guides are available to answer your questions about the Shimo-kitazawa area in person. Various events by the guides, such as stand-up comedy and live guitar performances are also occasionally held here.

This garage has 22 unique tenants, which sell used clothing, sundries, accessories, and more.
Many kinds of second hand treasures can be found here, from fashionable brands to antique items, all reflecting Shimo-kitazawa’s unique sense of style, and all at reasonable prices.

Opened in 1982 as a used articles store, this shop now mainly sells retro and antique goods, as well as original, hand-made accessories. Young and old, regardless of country or culture, everyone enjoys this shop. Located 2 minutes away on foot, the 2nd branch “JIN II” is still mainly selling used articles.

One of the biggest record shops in Tokyo, selling selected LP’s from Japan and abroad across all genres. The wide selection includes hip hop, house, techno, jazz, soul, and indie pop, and new releases, attracting audiophiles of all kinds. With its many live music clubs and studios, Shimo-kitazawa has become a hub of cultural exchange.

This select shop sells retro style furniture, and items from the Showa Period (1926~1989). The place is filled with pretty things, from large pieces like furniture, lamps, and electronics, to plates and toys. In particular, the wide variety of dishes and cooking tools with cute flower patterns and colorful designs will add spice to your cooking time.

This yokocho restaurant district is located on the 1st floor of Shimo-kitazawa The Suzunari, the small theater that sparked the development of Shimo-kitazawa to become what is now known as "a theater town." There are more than 10 bars where you can fully enjoy the unique culture of Shimo-kitazawa.

This shop sells various kinds of antique goods, including Japanese dishes, glassware, accessories, and stationary. The eyecatching store window is decorated with goods which were collected by the owner. Inside, visitors will find a wealth of late 19th and 20th century ceramics, dishes and tea cups of all sizes, all at reasonable prices.

Using fresh vegetables from contract farms, and eggs from chickens raised with only organic feed, this izakaya wants its customers to know who produced what they are eating.
Both the daily and weekly specials, made with fresh seasonal ingredients are especially popular. If you visit this place, make sure that you try one of the regular dishes, “deep-fried minced shrimp sandwiched between lotus root slices” and “Salad Named Sashimi” with a generous amount of sashimi on top of fresh vegetables.

This restaurant-bar stands out with its mysterious exterior. Opened in 1972, the well-established bar is a great place to enjoy a drink with a variety of Asian dishes. Music lovers come for the great music selection, from rock to reggae. The cave-like interior is based on an image of the Jomon Period, the New Stone Age in Japan. The original cocktail “mori” is highly recommended. Vegan and vegetarian dishes are also available.