Shimokitazawa is Tokyo's vintage-shop and live-music neighbourhood, and it has quietly become a matcha spot too: small matcha stands, a tea shop with its own café, and newer specialty brands that let you taste different single-origin matcha.
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Our list covers 5 matcha cafés and tea shops in Shimokitazawa, including Matcha Passport, Shimokitazawa, CAPOON Matcha Factory, Shimokitazawa, Tsukimasa, Shimokitazawa. Each one links to Google Maps, and you can see them all on our free Tokyo Matcha Map.
Most of the places on this page are within walking distance of Shimokitazawa. Open the Google Maps link for directions from your exit.
Yes. A matcha café is an easy first plan: about an hour, a calm table and something to talk about. Pick a place with seats and avoid weekend peak hours.
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