Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Name: Shimokitazawa
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#609 among attractions in Tokyo

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Shimokitazawa is a commercial and entertainment district in Setagaya, Tokyo. Also known as "Shimokita", the neighbourhood is well known for the density of small independent fashion retailers, cafes, theaters, bars and live music venues. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°39'42"N, 139°39'59"E

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世田谷区 (下北沢)Tokyo Japan

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Shimokitazawa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo Camii, Meguro Sky Garden, Shōin shrine, Komaba Park.

0.7 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque, Coworking space
Tokyo Camii, Tokyo
20 min walk • Tokyo Mosque, Tōkyō-jāmii also known as Tokyo Camii, is a mosque with an adjoining Turkish culture center located in the Ōyama-chō district of Shibuya ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is the largest mosque in Japan.
1.4 miSE
Park, Garden, Architecture
Meguro Sky Garden, Tokyo
37 min walk • Meguro Sky Garden is a linear roof garden park in Ōhashi, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan, constructed on a sloping roof rising from 15 to 35 meters above street level.
1.2 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Shōin shrine, Tokyo
30 min walk • Shōin Shrine, located in Setagaya, Tokyo, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirit of Yoshida Shōin, an activist during the Edo era.
0.8 miE
Park
Komaba Park, Tokyo
20 min walk • Komaba Park is a park in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan located adjacent to the University of Tokyo, Komaba Campus.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Japanese Folk Crafts Museum, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Japan Folk Crafts Museum is a museum in Komaba, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to the hand-crafted art of ordinary people.Access is from Komaba-Tōdaimae Station of Keio Inokashira Line.
1.2 miS
Architecture, View point
Carrot Tower, Tokyo
32 min walk • The Carrot Tower is a high-rise commercial building located in Sangen-jaya, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It was completed in November 1996. The building has 26 stories above ground and 5 basement levels. Its name was the winning entry in a competition among local children.
0.8 miE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Maeda Ikutokukai, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Maeda Ikutokukai foundation is a public interest corporation established on February 26, 1926 for the management and preservation of the cultural heritage of the Maeda clan, rulers of the Kaga Domain. It is located in Komaba, Meguro, Tokyo.
1.3 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hitomi Memorial Hall, Tokyo
33 min walk • Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Hall was built by Showa Women's University in Tokyo, Japan on its campus in 1980 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the foundation of its predecessor, the Japan Women's School of Higher Education.
1 miSW
Universities and schools
Kokushikan University, Mitaka
27 min walk • Kokushikan University is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Combined teams of the Graduate School of Engineering and the Department of Science and Engineering competed against 130 team and came in 11th place in the 27th Formula SAE in 2007.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Sasazuka, Tokyo
24 min walk • Sasazuka is a district of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As of October 2020, the population of this district is 16,763. The postal code for Sasazuka is 151-0073.
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Komaba, Tokyo
28 min walk • Komaba is a residential neighborhood in the northern area of Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. Consisting of four districts, the neighborhood has a population of 6,847. The neighborhood is known as a center for education being the location of a number of selective entry high schools and the Komaba Campus of the University of Tokyo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shimokitazawa?

Nearby attractions include Japanese Folk Crafts Museum, Tokyo (19 min walk), Ōyamachō, Tokyo (19 min walk), Tokyo Camii, Tokyo (20 min walk), Komaba Park, Tokyo (20 min walk).

How to get to Shimokitazawa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shimokitazawa:

Train

Shimo-Kitazawa (2 min walk)
Shindaita (8 min walk)

Metro

Shimo-Kitazawa • Lines: Oh, Ot (2 min walk)
Setagaya-Daita • Lines: Oh, Ot (9 min walk)

Bus

下北沢駅前 • Lines: 下61 (5 min walk)
北沢タウンホール • Lines: 下61 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Wakabayashi • Lines: Sg (30 min walk)
Nishi-taishido • Lines: Sg (31 min walk)