Nakameguro Complete Guide: Shops, Cafes & Course
Tokyo Mate
Are you looking for the trendiest neighborhood in Tokyo?
Nakameguro is the answer.
From stylish shops and multibrand stores
To photogenic cafes and hidden gourmet spots,
This guide covers everything you need for a perfect half-day walking course.
Don't miss the tips for exploring Daikanyama together!
✨ Nakameguro: Charm & Access
Nakameguro is a representative emotional neighborhood of Tokyo
Where you can escape the hustle and bustle of Shibuya or Shinjuku
And enjoy leisurely walks, shopping, and gourmet food
Along the serene Meguro River.
The landscape created by small, unique shops lining the riverbank
And cherry blossom trees is healing in itself.
- 🚃 Access: It starts right after getting off at Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
- ✨ Charm Points: Stylish select shops, cute stationery stores, cafes with delicious coffee, and atmospheric restaurants are gathered along the river, making it fun just to walk around.
🚶♀️ Half-Day Complete! Recommended Nakameguro Walking Course
I propose the most efficient walking course so even those with no sense of direction won't get lost. Just follow this order to experience the core of Nakameguro.
- Start at Nakameguro Station → Move towards Meguro River
- Walk along the river towards Starbucks Reserve Roastery (About 15 minutes while sightseeing)
- After coffee time at Starbucks, return via the opposite riverbank path and fully explore Shops & Select Shops
- When you get hungry, have lunch or dinner at a restaurant along the river
- If you have time, explore Daikanyama which is a 15-minute walk away
🛍️ Nakameguro Shops & Select Shops BEST 5
The biggest reason to come to Nakameguro! It's finding stylish shops like treasure hunting. I've selected places loved by both locals and tourists.
1. Traveler’s Factory (Traveler’s Factory)
A holy land for those who love diary decoration. It is full of items that stimulate the excitement of travel, such as the original 'Traveler's Notebook', refill inserts, vintage stamps, and stickers.
2. SML
A gallery and shop selling handmade pottery and daily necessities made by artisans from all over Japan. Recommended for those looking for tableware with warm sensibilities.
3. 1LDK apartments.
A famous select shop curating clothing, daily goods, and books under the theme of 'Non-daily life in daily life'. You can find simple yet high-quality items.
4. Coverchord Nakameguro
A highly sensitive fashion select shop centered on the popular Japanese brand 'nonnative'. (Renewed from 'Vendor Nakameguro') You can meet stylish apparel and accessories.
5. BEST PACKING STORE
A select shop with the theme of "Packing for travel", presenting sophisticated items that blur the boundary between daily life and travel. You can find highly functional bags, stylish clothing, and sensible lifestyle goods.
☕ Nakameguro Cafe & Gourmet List
Delicious food and coffee are essential when tired from walking. Introducing everything from Nakameguro's landmarks to hidden gourmet spots.
Landmark is Essential! Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
The heart of Nakameguro and one of only 6 Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in the world. It is a complex cultural space where you can see huge roasting facilities and enjoy bakery and cocktail bars, beyond just drinking coffee. The view of Meguro River from the 4-story magnificent building and terrace is truly the best.
📌 Visit Tip: Waiting can be very long on weekends. (Ticket issued) Visiting on a relatively quiet weekday morning is recommended.
Recommended! Nakameguro Gourmet & Cafes
1. I’m donut?
The first store in Tokyo featuring a fluffy and soft texture like its nickname "Raw Donut". It is a popular donut shop with always long lines.
⭐ If you are curious about waiting tips and menu, check out the post below!
➡️ I'm donut? From Nakameguro to Seongsu, Everything about the donut people line up for
2. SIDEWALK STAND
A hip cafe famous for craft beer, delicious coffee, and especially warm Reuben sandwiches.
3. Fukusaya Castella (福砂屋)
A master of Nagasaki Castella with 400 years of tradition. The 'Fukusaya Cube', packaged in small portions for easy eating, is also perfect for gifts.
4. ONIBUS COFFEE
A small roastery cafe located right next to the train tracks. You can taste specialty coffee carefully brewed with good beans.
5. Seirinkan (聖林館)
A wood-fired pizza restaurant that appeared in the Japanese drama 'Solitary Gourmet'. It is an artisan's shop selling only two types of pizza: Margherita and Marinara.
6. Shabushabu Lettuce
It is a place exploding in popularity among both locals and travelers with the concept of "'1-person 1-pot' eating as I like". 8 types of broth, 8 types of sauce, and even cost-effective lunch sets!
Be sure to check the detailed lunch menu, prices, and reservation method in the 'Shabushabu Lettuce Complete Guide' below!
➡️ Nakameguro Gourmet Shabushabu Lettuce Main Store, 1-person 1-pot 8 broths, price, reservation method
� Waiting for Spring, Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Season Tips
Nakameguro is famous as the best cherry blossom spot in Tokyo. Every year from late March to early April, the cherry blossoms forming a tunnel on both sides of the Meguro River are truly spectacular.
- Season: Usually last week of March ~ First week of April
- Caution: During the cherry blossom season, it is crowded without room to step, so if you want a leisurely trip, avoiding this period is also a way. Rather, if you visit in other seasons, you can feel the quiet charm of Nakameguro more deeply.
💡 ‘Daikanyama’ Good to Bundle Together
If you walk about 15 minutes along the hill from Nakameguro, you can reach 'Daikanyama', a neighborhood with another charm. If Nakameguro has a cute riverbank sensibility, Daikanyama is characterized by luxury boutiques, sophisticated select shops, and complex cultural spaces represented by 'Tsutaya Books'. We recommend a course of spending half a day in Nakameguro and half a day in Daikanyama.
Today, we introduced Nakameguro must-visit places centering on select shops, multibrand stores, and gourmet. When you want to find some leisure away from the city center, why not walk through the alleys of Nakameguro and find your own 'treasure'?
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Editor's Note
This article is based on the author's actual experiences and original content from blog.naver.com/tokyomate. It has been translated and adapted to provide authentic travel information about Tokyo for global readers.