Matcha in Musashi-Sakai
108 Matcha Saro has a matcha stand at emio Musashi-Sakai, near Mitaka. More spots on our Tokyo Matcha Map.
West Tokyo, the Tama area along the Chūō and Keiō lines, is where a lot of students, young families and people who want more space live. It is greener and calmer than central Tokyo, with big parks, temples and mountains on the edge of the city, and people tend to make plans close to home.
108 Matcha Saro has a matcha stand at emio Musashi-Sakai, near Mitaka. More spots on our Tokyo Matcha Map.
An old temple surrounded by soba restaurants and tea houses, next to Jindai Botanical Gardens.
A huge park with lawns, flower fields and cycling paths. GREEN SPRINGS next to it has cafés and open space.
A small, quiet Japanese garden a minute from Kokubunji Station.
An easy mountain about an hour from Shinjuku. Hiking is one of the easiest ways to get talking. Hiking groups in Tokyo.
Parks, hiking, local cafés and campus or community events are good starting points. Many students and young families live here, and people tend to stay local at weekends. Friend apps help you find people nearby to meet one-on-one.
Yes. Rents are lower than in central Tokyo, there is far more green space, and several universities with international students are in the area. Trains like the Chūō Line get you to Shinjuku in 20 to 50 minutes.
A walk around Jindai-ji in Chōfu with soba afterwards, a picnic in Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa, or an easy morning hike up Mt. Takao.
Yes. Buy Me a Matcha lets you set your area by station, including Mitaka, Kokubunji, Tachikawa, Chōfu, Hachiōji and Machida, 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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