Setagaya Secret House

🌿 Neighbourhood Overview

Setagaya Secret House is located in the quiet and residential Daizawa area of Setagaya, one of Tokyo’s most desirable wards. This part of the city feels peaceful and local, but still incredibly well-connected. You’ll enjoy the charm of Tokyo life without the crowds.

Just a short walk away is the vibrant district of Shimokitazawa — known for its indie music venues, secondhand clothing stores, tiny theatres, and some of Tokyo’s best coffee shops. It's a favorite hangout for students, creatives, and food lovers alike.

🍜 Cafés, Food & Coffee

The area is filled with small bistros, bakeries, and local eateries. Try hand-poured specialty coffee, a cozy ramen bar, or freshly baked sourdough at a neighborhood bakery.

Local favorites include Frankie Melbourne Espresso, Sunday Brunch Café, Village Vanguard Diner, and Bear Pond Espresso (for coffee snobs).

🎭 Culture & Arts

Wander the back streets of Shimokitazawa for live jazz bars, tiny galleries, and offbeat vintage shops. Don’t miss Honda Gekijō or Tollywood Cinema for indie films and theatre experiences in Japanese and English.

You’ll also find local festivals throughout the year, and weekend street markets with handmade goods and artisan crafts.

🌸 Parks & Nature

Relax at Kitazawa Park or Hanegi Park, both within walking or cycling distance. In spring, these spots are fantastic for cherry blossom viewing without the crowds of major tourist spots.

🛍️ Shopping

Shimokitazawa has become a hotspot for Tokyo’s best curated secondhand fashion and lifestyle shops. Browse for rare books, retro furniture, handmade jewellery, or stylish home goods.

🎓 University & Study Trips

The University of Tokyo Komaba campus is within walking distance, making this an ideal base for academics, researchers, or visiting families.

🚴 Getting Around

The area is bicycle-friendly and well-connected by train and bus. You're only one stop to Shibuya via the Keio Inokashira Line from Ikenoue Station, or 15 minutes by direct bus from Awashima Bus Stop.

✈️ Getting to the House

🚆 From Haneda Airport:

Train to Ikenoue Station via Shinagawa and Shibuya (~35 mins total), then 7–8 min walk.

Taxi: ~¥8,000–10,000 (35–45 mins).

🚆 From Narita Airport:

Narita Express to Shibuya, then Inokashira Line to Ikenoue Station (~100 mins), then 7–8 min walk.

Taxi: ~¥25,000–30,000 (90–120 mins).

🚉 Closest Station:

Ikenoue Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 7–8 min walk.

🚌 From Shibuya:

Take bus 渋51 or 渋52 to Awashima Bus Stop (淡島バス停), then 3 min walk.