One stop before Kichijoji but with no malls or multiplexes: Nishiogi is antique shops, craftsmen (tailors, shoemakers, embroiderers), small galleries, curry houses and odd bars such as the jazz bar Minton House. Time Out calls it heaven for local independent businesses.
- Address
- Around Nishi-Ogikubo station, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Shops mostly daytime; varies
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Free to wander
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Chuo Line rapid trains skip the station on weekends: take the local Chuo-Sobu Line.
- Higurashi Antiques and the 1975 kissaten Monozuki are among Time Out's picks.