Shimokitazawa

Shimokitazawa street scene
Independent fashion retail; a feature of Shimokitazawa
A small Shinto shrine in Shimokitazawa at night

Shimokitazawa (下北沢, Shimokitazawa) is a neighborhood in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located in the southwestern corner of the Kitazawa district, hence the name "Shimo-kitazawa" (literally lower Kitazawa). Also known as "Shimokita", the neighbourhood is well known for the density of small independent fashion retailers, cafes, theaters, bars and live music venues.