Daniel's Old Neighbourhood: Yoyogi to Sasazuka
The west-side Tokyo Daniel lived in for a year, exactly as he would show a friend.
Nothing on this route is in any guidebook, which is the point. This is the Tokyo of morning coffee stands, local shrines, shotengai shopping streets, and bars where the owner remembers you. It ends at the taqueria where we had our wedding dinner.
Tap to follow the route on the interactive map- ☕ Cafe · Yoyogi
Little Nap Coffee Stand
The neighbourhood coffee stand by Yoyogi Park's west gate. Take it across the road and walk the quiet side of the park.
- 🚶 2 min walk⛩ Shrine · Yoyogi
Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine
Daniel's local shrine for a year. Two minutes up the hill, almost always empty, and somehow the city noise never makes it past the trees.
- 🚶 25 min walk🗼 Landmark · Sasazuka
Sasazuka Station
Two stops on the Keio Line or a 30 minute walk through Hatagaya's backstreets. The shotengai north and south of the station are everyday Tokyo at its best.
- 🚶 6 min walk🍜 Food · Sasazuka
Mil Tacos
Dinner. Real tacos, proper margaritas, and the spot Daniel picked for his wedding dinner. Order the al pastor.
- 🚶 11 min walk🎵 Nightlife · Hatagaya
Sanita
Walk 15 minutes into Hatagaya for a nightcap at Kenny's counter. Tell him what you like, he will pour the right thing.
