The Neighborhood Daikanyama, Tokyo, Japan

One of the biggest misconceptions about Tokyo is that it's all crowds, concrete and neon lights. While you can certainly find those things here, there's more to Japan's capital than Lost in Translation would lead you to believe. Tokyo is chockfull of quiet nooks worthy of your travel checklist, and to kick off my new neighborhood series on the blog,聽I'm sharing my favorite and the one I call home: Daikanyama.

Artsy,聽sophisticated and intimidatingly hip,聽Daikanyama is often likened to Manhattan's SoHo district - albeit a quieter, subdued version. Littered with open-air cafes and trendy upscale boutiques, this neighborhood is largely a weekend destination for Tokyoites looking to while away a Saturday sipping cold-pressed juice and shopping for high-end fashion. What drew me to Daikanyama was its relaxed vibe, tree-lined streets and unbelievable eateries. Amazingly, this suburbia-like oasis is just a 20-minute walk from the world's busiest intersection (aka, the Shibuya Scramble).聽Read on for my recommendations on what to see and where to eat, drink and shop in DKY! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Neighborhood Daikanyama
Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Kate Bitner
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Monkey Cafe
King George
Cedros
Slice
Henry's Burger
Ivy Place
Grigio
Garden House Crafts
Blue Star Donuts
Surf Saturdays NYC
Hacienda del Cielo
LB8
Weekend Garage
Matsunosuke NY
Okura
Daikanyama T-Site
Hollywood Ranch Market
Carboots
Fred Segal
Saigoyama Park
Kyu Asakura House

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