Shimokitazawa

I finally decided I need some travel time out alone and I decided to go to Shimokitazawa (下北沢) which is like a place where tourists do not go and the Japanese crowd is passionate about.

On the way here on the internal Keio line, I saw Hello Kitty telling you to becareful of the door.

It is a maze here, I seriously do not know how to navigate the area. It almost felt like a cheaper version of Jiyugaoka but with a lot more to offer, less dessert shops. This is as quaint as it can be in Japan. One side of the train station, there are tons of little shops, tons of shopping.
You know the photos don`t do justice here, you have to make a trip there to feel the difference from the touristy place. You dont find the weird cosplays etc, but it still is a fun place to go.

The other side of the station, it becomes alittle more like the Tokyo City. A lot more food places, but at least you get specialise shops. Nothing like those chain restaurants.

Found a nice icecream shop.

on a Biscuit cup!

If you explore it further, you will find lots of pubs and places with live music. Lots of places for bands to jam too. Will like to come back here to check out the pubs.