Shrine
Kitazawa Hachiman
Setagaya•650m(8 min walk)
Shimokitazawa
下北沢Tokyo
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What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Shimokitazawa, known as Shimokita, is a neighbourhood in Setagaya ward, Tokyo. It is centred on the station where the Odakyu and Keio Inokashira lines cross, and it is known for its density of small independent fashion shops, cafes, theatres, bars and live music venues. Vintage clothing and second-hand records draw students and followers of youth subcultures.
The streets are very narrow and tightly packed, the result of rapid growth after the station opened in 1927 and the Keio Inokashira Line arrived in 1933. Small shop units and limited vehicle access have kept large fashion chains away, so independent retailers have survived. The neighbourhood has long been a centre for stage theatre, and the historic Honda Theatre is among its many small venues. The former track site left when the Odakyu line moved underground, about 1.7 kilometres long, has been redeveloped as Shimokita Line Gai.
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Visit Duration
90 minutes
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