Shelter Shimokitazawa: The Heartbeat of Tokyo's Live Music Scene

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Tajima, take Route 9 towards the west. After approximately 30 km, merge onto the Chūgoku Expressway and continue for about 70 km. Take the exit for the Sanyo Expressway towards Osaka, then merge onto the Route 2. Follow Route 2 for approximately 20 km until you reach the Setagaya area of Tokyo. Use your GPS or navigation app to find the address: 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2 Chome−6−10 仙田商会仙田ビル B1. There is limited parking available nearby, and parking fees may apply.

• Train

  For those using public transport, start by taking a train from Tajima Station. Board the JR Sanyo Line heading towards Himeji and transfer at Himeji Station to the JR Tōkaidō Line. Continue your journey towards Tokyo. Once in Tokyo, transfer to the Odakyu Line at Shinjuku Station and take the express train to Shimokitazawa Station. From Shimokitazawa Station, it's an approximately 10-minute walk to Shelter Shimokitazawa located at 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2 Chome−6−10 仙田商会仙田ビル B1.

• Bus

  Alternatively, for those preferring bus travel, you can take a highway bus from Tajima to Tokyo. Buses usually depart from the main bus terminal. Upon arrival at Tokyo, transfer to the local bus or train to reach Shimokitazawa Station. The bus ride to Shimokitazawa will take about 40 minutes. Once you reach Shimokitazawa Station, walk for about 10 minutes to reach Shelter Shimokitazawa at 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2 Chome−6−10 仙田商会仙田ビル B1. Please check the bus schedules for the exact departure times.