Kōenji

Kōenji occupies a section of western Tokyo with narrow streets filled with vintage clothing stores, music venues, and independent boutiques throughout its shopping arcades.

The neighborhood emerged as a residential area after World War II and gradually evolved into a center of youth culture with independent music venues in the 1970s.

Local establishments host regular performances spanning rock, jazz, blues, and traditional Japanese music, making Kōenji a central location for underground music scenes.

The district connects to central Tokyo through the JR Chuo Line, with the main station providing direct access to shopping streets and entertainment venues.

Record stores, independent theaters, and antique shops line the covered shopping streets, creating a concentration of alternative retail spaces in the neighborhood.

Location: Suginami-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.70494,139.64991

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36