Shimokitazawa It’s truly the hardest neighborhood at all of Tokyo right now. One part hipster, one part bohemian, one part foodie scene. There is nothing like staying in a place where the neighborhood is filled with stuff for you in terms of restaurants cafés, convenient mart is called Company there is nothing like staying in a place where the neighborhood is filled with stuff for you in terms of restaurants and cafés, convenient marts, called combini in Japanese, And people who just make you feel welcome and at home. This neighborhood is twists and turns of winding streets way too narrow for most cars to get down and it will require that you walk or ride a bike — But the train station both the east and west exits of the Shinokitazawa station are a 5 and 10 minute walk respectively.
I would definitely stay in Mary’s place again next time I’m in Tokyo and certainly in this neighborhood. One thing I will mention is that if you’re traveling as a couple you will find it difficult to sleep in the table bad because it is quite small. There is a futon too — but with luggage and souvenirs that you purchase you will feel quite tight in the space. We didn’t find it too much of an inconvenience given that we were not in the space much but out touring the city. A bonus is there is an outdoor patio which offers additional space.