Suburban West Tokyo Guide

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List of places in Suburban West Tokyo

Articles about Suburban West Tokyo

August 15th, 2018

Events, Things to do

Adriana Paradiso

Cheapo Weekend for Aug 18-19: Traditional Festivals and Summer Sonic

Summer Sonic music festival, Awa Odori Festival, fireworks, markets and more!
August 8th, 2018

Events, Things to do

Adriana Paradiso

Cheapo Weekend for Aug 11-12: Giant Water Fight, Fireworks and Dancing Pikachus

Don't miss the Fukagawa Festival—one Tokyo's biggest summer festivals!
August 1st, 2018

Events, Things to do

Tokyo Cheapo

Cheapo Weekend for Aug 4-5: Tanabata, Fireworks and Street Food

Fireworks, traditional festivals and good food.

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Suburban West Tokyo Attractions

Museum

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

If you prefer your museums with a healthy breeze and grass under your feet, this is one for […]
Onsen, Spa

The Spa Seijo

One of the pricier options when it comes to onsen in Tokyo, Seijo spa makes up for it in […]
Garden

Tonogayato Garden

A traditional Japanese garden located in Kokubunji, the Tonogayato garden was designated a […]

Events in Suburban West Tokyo

More events in Suburban West Tokyo

Sat

Aug 18

Somewhere in Your Dream

1:00pm – 11:00pm
Free

Festival
Aug 18

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Aug 19

Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Festival

6:30pm – 8:30pm
Free

Festival
Fri

Aug 24

Perfect Liars Club August Edition

8:00pm – 10:15pm
¥1,700 – ¥2,500

Show
Sun

Aug 26

Music of the Age of Enlightenment

3:30pm – 5:30pm
¥3,000 (on the door)
Aug 25

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Aug 26

Koenji Awa Odori Festival

5:00pm – 8:00pm
Free

Festival
Sun

Aug 26

Chofu Yosakoi 2018

11:00am – 6:00pm
Free

Restaurants and cafés in Suburban West Tokyo

Eating & Drinking in Suburban West Tokyo

June 27th, 2018

Cafes, Internet

Andres Zuleta

Guide to Free Wifi Cafes in Tokyo

Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
April 30th, 2018

Eating & Drinking

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Lose Yourself at Tokyo’s Top 12 Themed Restaurants

Drink with demons, munch with Moomin or climb into a coffin for your own funeral service—all in the name of culinary fun […]
February 11th, 2018

Eating & Drinking

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Beautiful Food: Tokyo’s Most Eye-Catching Eats

Rainbow sandwiches, multi-colored cheesecake, Totoro cream puffs—there are lots of stunning creations to be eaten in Tokyo.

January 24th, 2018

Tokyo’s Kissaten: Showa-Style Coffee Shops
January 18th, 2018

Random Ramen: 9 Unique Bowls You Have to Try in Tokyo
November 23rd, 2017

Where to Get Cheese Tarts in Tokyo
November 22nd, 2017

The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
September 12th, 2017

Keeping Warm with Nabe: Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo
July 20th, 2017

Tokyo’s 10 Best Value Craft Beer Bars
July 19th, 2017

Tokyo’s Top Traditional Tea Houses
May 22nd, 2017

8+ Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo
April 20th, 2017

Alpha Beta Coffee Club: Where Caffeine Meets Craft
April 4th, 2017

Machida Ramen Festival 2017
January 4th, 2017

Top 10 Tsukemen Restaurants in Tokyo
October 7th, 2016

Going Exotic: Pineapple Ramen at Papapapine
September 23rd, 2016

Tokyo Farmers Markets: A Mini Guide
August 12th, 2016

Hit the Coffee Spot at Hipster Cafes in Tokyo
August 11th, 2016

Tokyo Date Spots for Your Tinder Darling
April 11th, 2016

Choo-Choo! All Aboard Tokyo’s Best Sushi Train Restaurant
December 1st, 2015

Take a Trip to the Underworld at Yurei Izakaya
November 27th, 2015

Sweets Paradise Tokyo: All-You-Can-Eat Desserts
November 20th, 2015

A-Colle Discount Supermarket: Cheapest Groceries in Tokyo
October 21st, 2015

Top 3 Places To Eat In Kichijoji For Just 500 Yen
October 5th, 2015

Sawanoi: Free Sake Tour and Tasting in an Idyllic Setting

Entertainment in Suburban West Tokyo

July 12th, 2018

Things to do

Mareike Dornhege

Don’t Sweat the Summer: A Perfectly Cool Tokyo Weekend Itinerary

Your guide to the perfect summertime weekend activities in Tokyo—some of them uniquely Japanese.
July 11th, 2018

Events, Things to do

Tiffany

August 2018: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss

A round-up of the top August events, including traditional Japanese festivals, a huge samba party in the streets and more!
July 5th, 2018

Outdoors, Things to do

Tiffany

8 Peaceful Picnic Spots in Tokyo

Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic […]

July 5th, 2018

Tokyo BBQ Spots: Summer Eats and Sunny Days
June 21st, 2018

The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide
June 6th, 2018

Festival of Lights: Top 5 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
May 15th, 2018

Take a Trip to Takao: Tokyo’s Favorite Mountain
May 11th, 2018

13 Top Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain Hunting
April 19th, 2018

Ikebana: Flower Arrangement Workshops in Tokyo
March 23rd, 2018

6 Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
March 23rd, 2018

Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowd
March 20th, 2018

5 Places to See Geisha in Tokyo
March 10th, 2018

A Guide to Tokyo’s Historic Cherry Trees
March 9th, 2018

Yozakura: Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
March 3rd, 2018

How to Hanami with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
February 25th, 2018

March 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
February 20th, 2018

Five Cherry Blossom Hikes from Tokyo
February 6th, 2018

Plum Blossoms in Tokyo
January 9th, 2018

Cool, Not Cruel: Alternatives to Mainstream Animal Cafes
December 22nd, 2017

Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
December 22nd, 2017

Lose Your Way at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo
December 21st, 2017

January 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss
November 14th, 2017

10 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Shimokitazawa
October 23rd, 2017

Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties 2017

Shopping in Suburban West Tokyo

July 15th, 2018

Fashion, Shopping

Tiffany

Tokyo Summer Sales

It's a cheapo's time to shine—Tokyo summer sales are on now!
December 27th, 2017

Fashion, Shopping

Tiffany

Tokyo Winter Sales: 2017-2018 Roundup

Lots of winter deals to be had. And don't forget to pick up a fukubukuro or "lucky bag"—filled with last year's […]
November 30th, 2017

Editorial, Shopping

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Christmas Shopping in Tokyo: Markets, Boutiques and Vending Machines

Christmas shopping season is upon us, but we're here to make it a whole lot easier.

July 10th, 2017

Tokyo’s Treasures: A Guide to Souvenir Antiques
May 24th, 2017

Tokyo Shopping Neighborhoods – Top Spots for Vintage, Boutique, Haute Couture & More
December 2nd, 2016

6 Outlet Malls Around Tokyo
July 19th, 2016

Used Record Shopping in Shimokitazawa
November 25th, 2015

GU: Modern Tokyo Fashion on a Budget
December 23rd, 2014

Secondhand Tokyo: Thriftin’ Guide
September 2nd, 2014

Village Vanguard: Vintage Bookstore and Nerd Hideout
June 1st, 2014

Discount Alcohol at Liquor Off: Get Drunk Without Breaking the Bank
June 11th, 2013

Joe Exchange: Buy, Sell, and Trade your way into Japanese Fashion
June 4th, 2013

Off House: Furnish Your Apartment Without Selling Your Soul to Pay for It
May 7th, 2013

Shimamura: Cheap, Chic, and Comfortable Clothes
April 30th, 2013

Seria: the Classiest 100 yen Shop in Tokyo
April 23rd, 2013

Hard Off Tokyo: Affordable Electronics, Instruments, and Recycled “Junk”
April 16th, 2013

Uniqlo: The Best Things in Life are Cheap
April 15th, 2013

Ozeki Supermarket – Cheapo Grocery Perfection
April 10th, 2013

Okashi no Machioka – Cheapo 'Dagashi' Sweet Shop
February 26th, 2013

Mode Off – Clothes so Cheap, the Hardest Part is Carrying Them all Back Home
February 17th, 2013

Forget H&M and Uniqlo – Here’s Tokyo’s Stockpile of Good, Cheap Rags
December 17th, 2012

Y's Mart – A No-frills Cheapo Supermarket
October 30th, 2012

3 Coins (and some change)
October 26th, 2012

Lawson Store 100

Living in Suburban West Tokyo

March 23rd, 2016

Household, Lifestyle

Mine Serizawa

Reconditioned Bicycles: The Two-Wheeled Wonders and Where To Find Them

Cardinal rule #9 of living in Tokyo: buy a used bicycle.
June 2nd, 2012

Household, Shopping

Chris Kirkland

Donki

We’ve recently covered some of Tokyo’s cheapest supermarkets but we have some more gems to share with you […]
May 8th, 2012

Household, Shopping

Chris Kirkland

Tokyo’s Cheapest Supermarket? – OK

As a general rule supermarkets in Tokyo aren’t particularly cheap, in fact with many of the major stores […]

May 1st, 2012

Yamaya

Getting Around in Suburban West Tokyo

November 17th, 2016

Holidays

Grace Buchele Mineta

Surviving a Christmas-Day Date on a Budget

Christmas is often called the Valentine’s Day of Japan, and like any couples’ holiday, it all boils down to a […]
October 23rd, 2016

Getting around, Transport

Byron Kidd

Where to Rent a Bicycle in Tokyo

Want to make getting around the city part of the experience? Read our comprehensive guide on where to rent a bike in Tokyo.
April 29th, 2015

Art, Events

Adriana Paradiso

Cheapo Weekend for May 3-5: Golden Week Freebies

OK, I have some good news and some bad news. Well, actually I have a good news-bad news-good news sandwich to cushion […]

November 6th, 2013

Rent an Electric Bike: Cheap Things to do in Tokyo

Itineraries in Suburban West Tokyo

November 6th, 2013

Lily Crossley-Baxter

A 3-Day Winter Itinerary for Tokyo

Winter may not be everyone's favorite season, but Tokyo has so much to offer it would be a […]
November 6th, 2013

Zara Sekhavati

3-Day Shopping Itinerary in Tokyo

Whether you’re more of a high-end (window) shopper or prefer a quirky vintage find, Tokyo has […]