Tokyo’s beloved book neighborhood, Jimbocho’s streets are lined with bookshops and curry restaurants.

This is the place for a quiet stroll around, especially when the frantic energy of Tokyo has become just a bit too much. The vast majority of shops are only in Japanese, so head to Kitazawa Bookstore for a lovingly-curated English selection. Make sure to leave yourself plenty of time to walk around as there are also plenty of shops for vintage movie posters, magazines, and even vinyls too!