Tokyo Indie Guide : Setagaya-Daita to Shimokitazawa
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Tokyo Indie Guide : Setagaya-Daita to Shimokitazawa
King Kogi
If youโre looking to explore a more local Tokyo neighbourhood with a bohemian feel, this guide is for you.
๐๐ This area has a residential, relaxed vibe. It is great for people who don't enjoy loud, downtown noises and flashy neon lights.
Iโve included over 40 places to explore in this trendy, quirky, and hipster neighbourhood just west of Shibuya. And I've also added a newly built onsen/ryokan hotel which is super rare to find in Tokyo.
๐ three station guides for travel and exploration
โ๏ธ cute cafes and coffee shops
๐ฑ vegan & vegetarian spots
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scenic spots and local parks
๐ฎ desserts
๐ Japanese curry
๐ถ izakayas
๐ฃ sushi
๐ค tempura
๐ stone oven pizzeria
๐ฎ international food
๐บ craft beer & friendly social bars
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This guide includes activities and shops located around three train stations and neighbourhoods:
1) Umegaoka Station
2) Setagaya-Daita Station
and the area leading into
3) Shimokitazawa Station
You can spread out a few days of adventuring with the amount of spots on this list, or you can plan for a full afternoon of fun, and then into the evening with the izakaya and bar listings.
โญ๏ธ All locations featured in the Tokyo Tours video, "Curry, Coffee, and Cream Puffs" are included in this guide. Places in the video will be marked with a โญ๏ธ = featured in Tokyo Tours
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โญ๏ธWatch the free Tokyo Tours video about โSetagaya-Daitaโ here:
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โญ๏ธ If youโve seen the above Tokyo Tours video guide, Setagaya-Daita Station is where I began my video.
๐All three train stations have personal voice notes, so give them a listen.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
King Kogi
๐๐ท ใใใซใกใฏ~ I'm Martina Sazunic, known as King Kogi on YouTube.
Born in Toronto (Canada) but living in Asia since 2008, exploring South Korea and Japan ๐
๐บ Use my Digital Travel Guides to confidently explore Japan knowing you've got one of my hand-picked spots nearby.
Plus, you can watch my Tokyo Tours, Osaka Tours, Kyoto Tours, and Yokohama Tours for free on King Kogi YouTube
My guides include a wide range of restaurants:
izakayas ๐ถ
ramen/udon ๐
sushi ๐ฃ
coffee โ๏ธ
cafes ๐ต
street food ๐ฅ
bistros ๐
curry ๐
vegetarian/vegan ๐ฑ
snacks ๐ก
dessert ๐ง
local craft beer ๐บ
secret bars ๐ฅ
As well as popular (and hidden) parks, temples, shrines, museums, shopping spots, interesting finds, and more โฉ
If you're feeling overwhelmed with planning a visit to Japan, the Mega Guides cover 100+ spots and features all the tourist hit list locations, plus off-the-beaten path finds too. It also includes a Japanese language and culture guide.
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