※We no longer offer Tokyobike rentals but these spots are very much still worth a visit!
okyobike Rentals Recommended Course Nishi Shinjuku – Yoyogi
At THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku there will be a bicycle rental service available from tokyobike for a fuller experience of Tokyo. Centering around THE KNOT, our local maps feature neighborhoods like Nakano, Shibuya, Nakameguro, Setagaya, and The Imperial Palace – all locations that are a short bike ride away – and tiny hole-in-the wall spots you will not find in any guidebook or riders map. This time we introduce a recommended course heading towards the Yoyogi direction.
PLACE 1
BLUE LUG Hatagaya Store
BLUE LUG is a bike shop that stocks bikes and all sorts of clothing and goods. This is a place where you can enjoy not only the huge range of bikes but also all the little trinkets along the way.
BIKE SHOP / 2-32-3 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0072 / bluelug.com
PLACE 2
BULLPEN
Just opened in July, BULLPEN is the sister store to PADDLERS COFFEE that specializes in furniture and lifestyle goods.They stock selected products from all across the country and the world.
FURNITURE & LIVING / 1-18-7 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066 / bullpenshop
PLACE 3
PADDLERS COFFEE
Right before you enter this coffee shop, you are welcomed by an impressive
cherry blossom tree. Enter and you will find good coffee and fine music – a wonderful cafe that you would want to stop for.
CAFE & GALLERY / 2-26-5 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066 / paddlerscoffee.com
PLACE 4
wineshop Flow
A wine shop that you’ll always want to be at. Inside the beautiful wooden interior you’ll enjoy an incredible sound system thanks to the shop owner-cum-musician.
WINE SHOP / Clover Building B1F, 2-28-3 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066/ wineshop-flow.business.site
PLACE 5
Ella Records
A record shop that houses records of all genres. Each and every record is labelled with detailed notes, making it very beginner-friendly.
RECORD SHOP / 1-14-10 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066 / www.ella-records.com
PLACE 6
Katane Bakery/ Katane Cafe
A popular bakery loved by the whole town. Enjoy a coffee break or order some lunch from the extensive menu in the cafe below.
BREAD & CAFE / 1-7-5 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066 / 〒facebook.com/kataneb
PLACE 7
Roundabout
As the name suggests, here is a place where things and people from all over come and go. Roundabout is an interior shop that stocks all kinds of essentials for good living.
INTERIOR SHOP / B1, 3-7-12 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0064 / roundabout.to
PLACE 8
Daikokuyu
A retro public bath from the Showa Period that stands out in this residential
area. Drop by for a soak to wash off after a long bike ride. The LED lights are a must-see inside this bath.
PUBLIC BATH / 3-24-5 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066
PLACE 9
mimet
Inside this renovated old house, you will find a cozy restaurant and cafe. The owners are a couple who collect tasteful clothing and goods from all over Japan and the world. They sell these in the store above.
CAFE & SELECT SHOP / 1-7-6 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0063 / ja-jp.facebook.com/mimet.tokyo/
