Tokyo beer guide · 2026
Six characterful beer stops tucked between record shops, tiny theaters and the winding lanes around Shimokitazawa Station.
6 places
Hours can change—check before heading out.A polished neighborhood taproom from Yokohama brewery TDM 1874, pouring fresh house beer with a bright, easygoing atmosphere.
One of Shimokitazawa’s defining craft-beer addresses: deep rotating taps, knowledgeable staff and a relaxed backstreet feel.
A compact pour-and-fill specialist where the tap list changes constantly and good beer can follow you home in a growler.
A small upstairs pub with a British accent, proper beer focus and the lived-in comfort of a dependable neighborhood local.
A characterful German-leaning beer bar for wheat beer, dark lager and a slower conversation away from the station rush.
An upbeat fifth-floor beer bar where casual pours, darts and a sociable late-evening mood share the bill.