Koenji [高円寺]

*RECORD STORE-Koenji* This Koenji shop is one of the most high quality punk/hardcore record stores in Tokyo. Don’t worry if you’re short on time- BASE is so precisely curated, your desired record can...

*RESTAURANT-Koenji* Alongside the railroad from Koenji Station, punk rocker Kyoya (ex-The Willard, ex-Laughin’ Nose) has opened his own steakhouse. He features only one style of meat, but you choose y...

*BAR, VENUE-Koenji* Opposite the bustling area by Koenji Station is a distinctive, multi-story building. Street level is an Irish pub, the second floor is live house Green Apple, and on the third floor...

*CAFE-Koenji* Close to Koenji Station, Yonchome is a vintage Japanese-style cafe that’s been open for over 30 years. They have lots of homemade food and drinks, an English menu, and free WiFi. Grab a...

*RAMEN, RESTAURANT-Koenji* Every day new ramen shops with unique flavors and styles pop up all over Tokyo. But if you’re looking for standard ramen, go to Taiyo in Koenji. The soy sauce soup with dried s...

*IZAKAYA-Koenji* A chain restaurant famous for their Yakiton (grilled pork skewers), Shimon-ya is an excellent place to enjoy a real Japanese Izakaya atmosphere. The Yakiton starts at 100 yen a skewer,...