This is why you should visit Shimokitazawa: a vibrant and eclectic bohemian neighbourhood that offers much more than just thrift stores.
The narrow streets are adorned with an array of quirky boutiques, artisanal cafes, that give Shimokitazawa an unmistakable bohemian charm. While thrift shopping may be a prominent attraction, Shimokitazawa’s multifaceted options ensures there’s something for everyone in this captivating Tokyo area that should not be missed and this video will show you some that you should check out.
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00:00 Welcome to Shimokitazawa, Tokyo’s Cool district
01:44 TOLO (Totoro Pastry)
01:35 TAMAIYA (Japanese Traditional Sembei)
02:38 COFFEE Culture
04:21 Naruto Taiyaki Honpo (Awesome Tayaki)
05:07 Ten Tea stand (Tea experience)
07:46 Village Vanguard (more than thrift stores)
08:50 See more and Outro
Location info:
TOLO COFFEE & BAKERY (Totoro Cafe)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/y9nXwES9LdVqTW8B7
TAMAIYA (Senbei store)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/spo5CK4mCj2bk6Qv7
BALLOND’ESSAI (Coffee stop)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/B2jtTaDfyrvshi5H8
NARUTO TAIYAKI HONPO
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dX8quAkLfPPmHN2d7
TEN TEA STAND
https://www.instagram.com/ten.shimokitazawa/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Village Vanguard
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13 Comments
Sugoi! This was on my 2023 list but had to be moved to 2024 list. Ran out of time. Thanks for this great video!
Thanks for showing us some different parts of Tokyo!!
Been a while since I was last there in 2015, I think it’s much more developed now. It was halloween and it was jam-packed so we left. Will put it back on the to do list.
Never been. Interesting
Damn, another part of Tokyo that I had no idea about. I knew about second hand shops in Tokyo but didn't know there was an area that had a concentration of them. I am really interested in Ten though. Apparently my Scottish grandfather started me on tea as a baby and it stuck, as I don't care for coffee and almost never drink it. But tea, now there's a place I could spend an hour or two at. I will be darkening Ten's door probably more than once. My Tokyo education continues, thanks Nathan.
shimokita is such a maze!!
Your Guide seems really friendly ! Ten tea stand looks so cool, but i would be scared to go in lol.I could imagine me spending hour going through all those thrift store! Thank you for the video
I love this video so much! This area is perfect for me 😁 the teahouse 🎉 yes please
Very awesome, dude! I don't think I've seen a video on this area yet. Cool!
Great video my friend!! 🎉
I will put this on my list!
Greetings from Romania! We were here!
I love it when you make Japanese food videos , keep making them , waiting for more 👍