Suburban West Tokyo Guide

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List of places in Suburban West Tokyo

Articles about Suburban West Tokyo

August 14th, 2019

Fashion, Shopping

Selena Hoy

17 Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain Hunting

You'll want to bookmark this one.
August 11th, 2019

Eating & Drinking

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Tokyo’s Top Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants

From vegan junkfood to vegetarian versions of traditional Japanese sets, Tokyo has a growing scene of animal-free […]
July 28th, 2019

Events, Things to do

Tokyo Cheapo

Tokyo Events This Week: Tanabata and Firework Festivals

Tokyo events for Monday, July 29 to Sunday, August 4 2019

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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

Sun

Aug 25

Mottainai Flea Market

10:00am – 4:00pm
Free

Market
Aug 24

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Aug 25

Koenji Awa Odori Festival

5:00pm – 8:00pm
Free

Festival
Sun

Aug 25

Chofu Yosakoi 2019

11:00am – 6:00pm
Free
Sat

Aug 31

Japanese Tea Party with Koto Performance

6:30pm – 8:00pm
Free

Music
Aug 27

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Sep 2

Transformation: an Exhibition by Tamaki Kitamura

12:00pm – 7:00pm
Free

Art
Sat

Sep 7

Chofu City Fireworks Festival

6:30pm – 7:30pm
Free

Festival

Restaurants and cafés in Suburban West Tokyo

Teahouse

Tsukimasa Tea Shop

A small, traditional Japanese tea shop open since 1978.
Sweet

Mahorodou Sougetsu

A stylish Japanese sweet shop, they offer seasonal wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets). You […]
Chinese

Nippon Gyoza Center

Eating & Drinking in Suburban West Tokyo

July 10th, 2019

Cafes, Drinking

Selena Hoy

10 Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo

It’s a great season to sip a drink at a Tokyo terrace bar/cafe while reading a book or chatting with friends. Here are […]
April 22nd, 2019

Drinking, Eating & Drinking

Greg Lane

Tokyo’s 10 Best Value Craft Beer Bars

The cheapest way to enjoy a glass of craft in Tokyo is to buy some at a bottle shop and drink it either outside or at […]
April 2nd, 2019

Eating & Drinking

Felix Wilson

Not All Skin and Bones: Chicken Wings in Tokyo

Few things spell satisfaction like gnawing on chicken wings and leaving behind a little pyramid of bones, like a less […]

January 7th, 2019

Keeping Warm with Nabe: Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo
November 21st, 2018

The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
October 15th, 2018

Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo
September 12th, 2018

The Michelin Mega-Guide to Tokyo: Fine Dining in the City
June 27th, 2018

Guide to Free Wifi Cafes in Tokyo
April 30th, 2018

Lose Yourself at Tokyo’s Top 12 Themed Restaurants
February 11th, 2018

Beautiful Food: Tokyo’s Most Eye-Catching Eats
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
July 19th, 2017

Tokyo’s Top Traditional Tea Houses
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

Entertainment in Suburban West Tokyo

July 1st, 2019

Events, Things to do

Tiffany

August 2019: 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 1st, 2019

Events, Things to do

Mine Serizawa

The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide

Get your yukata and picnic basket ready—here's our guide to festivals both big and small!
June 24th, 2019

Outdoors, Things to do

b.b.tan

8 Reasonably Priced Camping Spots (Super) Close to Tokyo

You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.

June 17th, 2019

Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape
June 13th, 2019

Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
May 25th, 2019

An Afternoon in Gotokuji: Cats, Cafes and Retro Sento
May 2nd, 2019

Tokyo’s Elusive Night Markets
May 1st, 2019

Cool, Not Cruel: Alternatives to Mainstream Animal Cafes
April 25th, 2019

Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowds
April 3rd, 2019

Godzilla in Tokyo: Getting Up-close and Personal with the King of the Monsters
March 26th, 2019

The Wacky, Wonderful and Weird Museums of Tokyo
March 23rd, 2019

Yozakura: Night-time Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
March 22nd, 2019

How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
March 22nd, 2019

Spring Escapes: Top Day Trips from Tokyo
March 18th, 2019

Splendor in the Grass: 10 Bamboo Forests to Explore in Tokyo
February 14th, 2019

March 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
February 12th, 2019

Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
February 7th, 2019

6 Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
January 26th, 2019

Life As an Ascetic Monk on Mt. Takao
January 14th, 2019

Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: Where to See Them
January 13th, 2019

Tokyo’s 400-Year-Old Boroichi Market
December 29th, 2018

Your Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
December 28th, 2018

January 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss
December 19th, 2018

Akiruno: A Nature-Filled Escape Just Outside Tokyo

Shopping in Suburban West Tokyo

July 15th, 2019

Fashion, Shopping

Tiffany

Tokyo Summer Sales

Still plenty of summer sales to scoop up!
May 25th, 2019

Shopping

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Sustainable Souvenir Shopping in Tokyo

Some fantastic shops that support craftmakers, focus on sustainable products and offer handmade creations that will make […]
December 12th, 2018

Fashion, Shopping

Tiffany

Tokyo Winter Sales: 2018-2019 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 […]

September 19th, 2018

Tokyo’s Treasures: A Guide to Souvenir Japanese Antiques
August 23rd, 2018

Haul away from Home: Import Stores in Tokyo to Cure Your Cravings
November 30th, 2017

Christmas Shopping in Tokyo: Markets, Boutiques and Vending Machines
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

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 […]