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Shimokitazawa
Vintage Mecca
Indie / Bohemian🟡 Moderate crowds
Shimokitazawa is considered the vintage shopping capital of Japan. Walk any direction from the station and you hit stores. Many stock very similar items so hunting is required, especially for womens. Weekends have events near the station. On the same train line as Kichijoji so it makes a good day trip to do both (start with Kichijoji).
Only come here to shop vintage.
Stay here if
You want to be surrounded by 100+ vintage stores, live music venues, and the coolest youngest crowd in Tokyo.
Skip It If
You don’t like vintage shopping, you want an authentic feeling neighborhood.