Japanese tea in Nishi-Ogikubo
Saten Japanese Tea is a well-loved tea café near Nishi-Ogikubo Station. More spots on our Tokyo Matcha Map.
Nakano, Kōenji, Asagaya and Ogikubo line the Chūō Line just west of Shinjuku. It is a part of Tokyo where people actually live: small bars, independent cafés, shopping arcades and a surprising number of good Japanese tea shops. It is easy to reach and relaxed, which makes it a good place to meet someone new.
Saten Japanese Tea is a well-loved tea café near Nishi-Ogikubo Station. More spots on our Tokyo Matcha Map.
Tokyo Handaen in Ogikubo and the Japanese tea shop CHASEN in Suginami sell and serve Japanese tea.
A famous arcade of anime, collectibles and hobby shops. Shared interests make conversation easy.
Open lawns right next to Nakano Station, good for a short walk and a chat.
Trichromatic Coffee is a small specialty coffee shop in a quiet part of Nakano.
Shared interests are the easiest way in: Nakano Broadway is full of anime, collectibles and hobby shops, and the area has many small bars and cafés where regulars get to know each other. Friend apps help you find people nearby to meet one-on-one.
Yes. It is calm and residential, a direct Chūō Line ride from Shinjuku, with independent tea shops, cafés and local shopping streets. Nishi-Ogikubo next door is known for antique shops and small cafés.
A Japanese tea at Saten in Nishi-Ogikubo, then a walk past the antique shops and small cafés around the station.
Yes. Buy Me a Matcha lets you set your area by station, including Nakano and Ogikubo, so you can meet people nearby one at a time over a coffee or matcha, in English.
Buy Me a Matcha helps you meet new people in Tokyo one at a time over a coffee or matcha. In English, friends only, free on iPhone.
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