Alternative Tokyo: Nakameguro Neighborhood Guide

Alternative Tokyo: Nakameguro Neighborhood Guide, Tokyo, Japan

Situated on the banks of the Meguro River and a popular place to view the cherry blossoms in spring, Nakameguro is one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods. While it’s close to busy Shibuya, strolling along the banks of the river with a mix of hip locals and celebs alike, will have you feeling like you’re in an entirely different city. If you’re keen on exploring off-the-beaten-path areas in Tokyo with great coffee, eateries and shops, this Nakameguro guide is for you.

Nakameguro is walking distance from the busy Shibuya and two of Tokyo’s other trendy neighborhoods, Daikanyama and Ebisu. When you stroll along the Meguro canal, you are joined by locals walking their well-groomed dogs, joggers and a new type of sophisticated hipster sipping on the best artisanal coffee. This feels like a neighborhood I could live in comfortably with everything I need – from bars to bookstores.

By far the most popular thing to do is strolling along the banks of the river. It’s one of the best spots in Tokyo to watch the cherry blossoms. The overarching trees across the river is pretty in every season. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Alternative Tokyo: Nakameguro Neighborhood Guide
Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Lia Nell
Read it on Author's Website: http://thenomadicpanda.com/2019/07/03/alternative-tokyo-nakameguro-neighborhood-guide/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Meguro Sky Garden
  • The Museum of Contemporary Sculpture
  • MDP Gallery
  • Sugekari
  • Saigoyama
  • Shokakuji Temple
  • Yutenki Temple
  • Kyu Asakura House
  • Nakameguto Koukashita
  • LIFE
  • EEL
  • SML
  • Irma Records
  • Waltz
  • Cow Books
  • 1LDK
  • Don Quijote Nakameguro
  • Onibus coffee
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery
  • Blue Bottle Coffee Nakameguro branch
  • Streamer Coffee Company
  • Amazing Coffee
  • Sidewalk Stand
  • Green bean to Bar Chocolate
  • Flippers
  • The City Bakery
  • Lotus Baguette
  • Soup Stock
  • Loncafe
  • Afuri Ramen
  • Kushiwakamaru
  • Taco Fanatico
  • Wagyu Mafia
  • Marzac7
  • Pavillion

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