Living in Shimokitazawa

Tokyo's representative youth and arts neighborhood, with secondhand clothing shops, small theaters, live houses and individualistic cafes packed into maze-like alleys. You can transfer for both city centers, Shibuya and Shinjuku, from a single station while saving on rent compared with the center, so many working holiday makers, international students and new graduates come. Recently, the 'Shimokita Senro-ga' redevelopment, which moved the tracks underground and turned the space into commercial facilities, has made the neighborhood feel more orderly.

Served by the Odakyu Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, it is Tokyo's best indie culture neighborhood. Small theaters, live houses, and vintage shops and cafes are densely packed, making it overwhelmingly popular with young people, creatives and foreigners. The alleys are narrow and it is crowded on weekends, so you should choose your location carefully if you want calm. Close to both Shibuya and Shinjuku with an individualistic atmosphere, it is a perfect fit for those who value cultural life.