One of the most beloved areas of Tokyo and one of the hippest towns which, over the years, has attracted a great deal of foreign press and interest from an array of celebs—including Lady Gaga and Pharrell Williams—drawn to Koenji’s eclectic and vintage fashion offerings.

Kōenji (高円寺) is a district of Tokyo in the Suginami ward, west of Shinjuku. The district's name originates from the old temples in the area. Kōenji is primarily a residential community with easy access to the Shinjuku and Tokyo stations.

2023年2月13日 · The liberal, bohemian Koenji neighborhood in western Tokyo grew out of Japan's radical student movements of the 1960s. Now it's a hub for alternative music culture and a shopping district, with bars, restaurants, vintage …

Famed for its underground music scene and scores of hip eateries and bars, Koenji hosts Tokyo's premier Awa Odori (dance) festival in August and is undoubtedly one of Tokyo's most...

2017年7月25日 · Lots to do in Tokyo’s former punk ‘hood. A short train ride from Shinjuku drops you at the front stoops of Koenji, Tokyo’s star neighborhood with an expanding creative scene and a center of alternative youth culture.

2024年3月12日 · WHAT TO SEE IN KOENJI? IS KOENJI WORTH A VISIT? WHAT IS KOENJI FAMOUS FOR? WHERE TO EAT IN KOENJI? To the west of Tokyo, in the district of Suganami (杉並区), less than 10 minutes from the bubbling district of Shinjuku you will reach the district of Koenji (高円寺).

2024年2月28日 · Known for its vintage shops, independent music scene, quirky bars, and the massive Awa Odori Festival in summer, Koenji attracts locals and visitors looking for a slice of pre-boom Japan and a lively, artistic spirit that's increasingly hard to find in modernized Tokyo.

4 天之前 · For an unforgettable experience of both, visit Koenji, the heart of Tokyo’s local music scene. Koenji is a retro neighborhood beloved for its used clothing shops, shotengai shopping streets, bars, cafes, and underground music scene. Koenji’s music legacy started in the 1960s when it became a haven for alternative subcultures.