Strolling through Shimokitazawa

A trendy and arty neighborhood full of surprises

Nicole Bauer Sep 25, 2012 - 1 min read

Shop front decoration of a book store—no doubt that it's an exciting one

Trendy customers enjoy the pedestian friendly streets

Sometimes it even feels like an open air market

Even if a shop is closed—decoration matters!

Shop front of a trendy store for trainers

Never forget to look at what's going on on the second floor

You shouldn't come here for shopping only—food and sake is great, too

You want to get away from the crowds and do lots of shopping without spending a fortune? Then the northern part of Shimokitazawa is the neighborhood for you. Just a stone's throw from Shibuya station, Shimokitazawa is truly different: still trendy, but with an arty touch. The atmosphere is extremely local and very relaxed. With it's narrow maze-like streets it's almost traffic free and you can fully enjoy the high density of vintage, second-hand, antique and fantastic knick-knack shops.

Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...