Join us on this vintage journey and groove to the beats of Shimokitazawa's DJ scene. It's an adventure that combines the joy of exploring unique shops and discovering new music, Don't miss out on this exciting experience!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Shimokitazawa Station ( Inogashira Line or Odakyu Line)
We dive into the heart of Shimokitazawa's vintage scene. Discover the thrill of hunting for treasures as we visit popular vintage shops like Dylan, Flamingo, and Lost Boy Tokyo.
We head to Disk Union, a music lover's paradise. They have a vast collection of vinyl records, CDs, and more. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious, you'll be captivated by the variety of genres.Get ready to discover timeless classics.
We're moving to Shimokita Senrogai Open Space, a lively street filled with food stalls where you can enjoy an early dinner or simply relax. Alternatively, we can also visit a hidden DJ Bar like Oleo Tokyo, which offers delicious tacos, tequila, and cool DJ beats.
Step into the intimate and cozy space of CounterClub, where the cool beats of hip-hop, house, and R&B create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. CounterClub provides the perfect spot to connect with the local community of music lovers. This cozy venue guarantees an up-close and personal experience with talented DJs/ Get ready to groove, socialize, and make lasting memories in the night of Shimokitazawa
CounterClub Shimokitazawa
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee, guide transportation fee, hotel meet-up, etc...
to buy museum tickets, your transportation fees, lunch, etc...
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for this tour as there will be quite a bit of walking involved.
Also, please bring cash since some of the places we visit may not accept cards.
If your hotel is located in 23 wards of Tokyo, pick-up fee to the hotel is free.
Tours are basically done by using public transportation like trains and subways.
A tour guide and former public school teacher based in Tokyo. Passionate about sharing the rich history and hidden gems. Let's explore Tokyo together!
Penny L.
Vintage Shopping and Music Discovery Tour in Shimokitazawa
“Enjoyable and interesting visit ”
Taro was a great guide for us and showed us many vintage and trendy clothes shops. He also took us to vinyl (record) stores which we enjoyed. It was so helpful to have him with us to help guide us. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch together. Great guide !
Taro S.
(15 reviews)Thank you so much for your heartwarming review. I had such a great time talking with you about various aspects of our culture. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the ramen. I hope you have an amazing time in Japan. Take care, and I hope to see you again sometime soon in the future!
Kim and bob C.
Tokyo Cultural Exploration and Night Out
Customized
“Taro is the BEST for anyone wanting a “cool” tour”
Travelled with husband and two adult daughters (English speaking Canadians) and wanted a fun, modern tour that would interest all of us. Taro worked with us in advance to get just the kind of custom tour we’d all like. His English is outstanding and manner is gentle, patient and accommodating, and he’s truly just a lovely guy. He took us to the Tokyo Sky Tree (mostly for the old folks) then to Akihabara for arcades and an anime scene, then for some cool shopping, including vintage stores in Shimokitazawa and music stores in Shibuya. He picked awesome spots for lunch and dinner that were authentically Japanese but which satisfied even our pickiest eaters. Dinner at his awesome Oden restaurant in Shibuya was complete with a serenade from the lovely owner who doubles as a folk singer. We had such an awesome, memorable day with Taro. Highly, highly recommend!
Taro S.
(15 reviews)Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! It was such a pleasure to be part of your trip to Tokyo. Your family is incredible, and I had a blast chatting with all of you. From the sightseeing spots to the hidden bars, I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I look forward to seeing you again! Thank you!
“Excellent Time and Tour with Taro”
Taro is the ultimate tour guide. Kind, insightful, knowledgeable and flexible, Taro made our (family of 5) tour of Tokyo simply amazing. Taro knows Tokyo inside and out, and he took us to the most amazing sights in the city. He knows all of the vintage areas as well as the major destinations and provided us with historical context as well. Vintage shopping is super cool in Japan and Taro has insider knowledge and knows where to go. He is also very flexible as we had to modify our tour due to a typhoon hitting Japan which delayed our arrival. But it was no problem for Taro, and he made the necessary adjustments. He took us to the most incredible Wagyu beef restaurant for lunch—a meal we will not forget. He is interesting to talk to and knows the music industry thoroughly. Taro responded quickly to my questions when I was initially setting up the tour and made great itinerary suggestions. Anyone looking for an insightful, fun and dynamic tour, Taro is your guy! I highly recommend him.
Taro S.
(15 reviews)I truly appreciate your wonderful review. Unfortunately, we experienced a typhoon during your visit, but I’m so happy to hear that you still enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure to see your interest in our culture, and I had such a great time discussing our history and traditions with you. As a tour guide, it’s an honor to be a part of your travel experience. You and your family are amazing—so kind and heartwarming. Thank you so much again. I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon!
$207/ per group
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