Tokyo/Setagaya

[[gotokuji-manekineko - Cat statues at Gotokuji

Setagaya (世田谷) is in western Tokyo, and is the most populous and the second largest of the city's 23 wards.

Tokyo/Setagaya Halal Travel Guide

Setagaya has a reputation as an upscale residential neighborhood, and features many areas of greenery. People get to experience the sophisticated yet wild atmosphere in the huge park called Setagaya Park (世田谷公園) which is roughly 15-minute-walk from Sangenjaya (三軒茶屋). The funky shopping and dining area of Shimokitazawa (下北沢), which is popular with students and young adults, is also located in the ward. Setagaya is also home to the shopping neighborhoods of Sangenjaya (三軒茶屋) and the newly revitalized Futako-Tamagawa (二子玉川), locally known as Nikotama. Some areas around Jiyūgaoka (自由が丘) also fall within Setagaya.

Travel as a Muslim to Tokyo/Setagaya

Shimokitazawa is on the Odakyū and Keio Inokashira train lines, just a quick hop from Shinjuku and Tokyo/Shibuya|Shibuya respectively. Most of the action is around the South Exit.

Sangenjaya and Futako-Tamagawa are on the Tōkyū Den-en-Toshi train line from Tokyo/Shibuya|Shibuya. Komazawa-Daigaku is also along this line and near Sangenjaya, and the Komazawa University campus is a few minutes from the station.

Jiyūgaoka is a transfer point for the Tōkyū Tōyoko and Ōimachi train lines. The Tōyoko Line is your best option for getting into the southern sections of Setagaya from Tokyo/Shibuya|Shibuya or Central Yokohama. The Ōimachi Line, which originates in Ōimachi near Shinagawa, continues northward from Jiyūgaoka to Futako-Tamagawa to meet with the Den-en-Toshi line.

Get Around

By Rail

The main train lines serving Setagaya are the Odakyu from Shinjuku to Odawara and the Keio line from Shinjuku to Hachioji|Takao-san, and the Keio Inokashira, Tokyu Toyoko, and Tokyu Denentoshi, all originating in Shibuya. Since all of these lines run generally westward from hubs on the Yamanote line, it can be somewhat difficult to travel north-south without going in to a hub and back out. Also, select Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line trains (generally every thirty minutes) through-run from Ayase in Adachi Ward.

The only major connector line in the ward is the Tokyu Ōimachi line, which primarily serves residential communities to the extreme south located along the Tama River and Tokyo's #8 Ring Road (Kampachi-dori). The line can be used to connect between the Toyoko and Denentoshi lines without going back to Shibuya.

The Tokyu Setagaya line between Sangenjaya and Shimo-takaido is one of only two remaining streetcar lines in Tokyo.

What to see in Tokyo/Setagaya

Todoroki Keikoku 02 - |Todoroki ravine

• Carrot Tower - キャロットタワー | This is the tallest building in Setagaya and contains a free observation deck on the 26th floor and Gamefreak Co. on the 22nd floor.

• Gotokuji Temple - 豪徳寺 Gotokuji | The origin of the maneki-neko or beckoning-cat statuettes that bring good fortune to Japanese merchants the world over.

• Hanegi Park - 羽根木公園 Hanegi-kōen | A public park, where kids can play freely with the Play Park facility.

• Kinuta Park - 砧公園 Kinuta-koen | A public park with a museum of modern art.

• Komazawa Olympic Park - 駒沢オリンピック公園 Komazawa orinpikku koen | A large public park, built for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

• Machiko Hasegawa Museum - 長谷川町子美術館 Hasegawa machiko bijutsukan | Art museum dedicated to the works of Machiko Hasegawa, creator of Sazae-san, one of Japan's longest running comic strips and cartoons. Showcases include original drawings, clay dolls, and paintings.

• Setagaya Art Museum - 世田谷美術館 Setagaya bijutsukan | houses works by artists from the Primitivist School, such as Henri Rousseau.

• Tamagawadaishi - 玉川大師 | A Buddhist temple, and a branch of Kawasaki#See|Kawasaki Daishi. It isn't very large and the location is in a nondescript residential area, but its curious attraction is hidden: an underground passageway that snakes its way under the building. There are statues and altars with lighting at various points, but much of the tunnel is in absolute darkness. It symbolizes a passage through the intestines of the Buddha (better not to dwell too much on the symbolism!) while the 88 Buddha statues in one of the chambers also symbolize the famous 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Shikoku.

• Todoroki ravine - 等々力渓谷 | A natural canyon nestled in urban surroundings. With a small river and lush vegetation, it offers a pleasant natural environment.

• Setagaya Park - 世田谷公園 Setagaya-koen | A public park with a swimming pool, tennis courts, baseball grounds and so on. There is a mini steam train and a retired full-size steam locomotive for children to play on.

What to Do

• Tollywood - トリウッド | This small theater (46 seats) specializes in independent short films, mostly (Japanese). The films aren't dubbed or subtitled of course, but they're so offbeat and often bizarre that you're sure to have a good time anyway.

• Okuraland | Here you can go bowling or training your golf swing. There are also batting cages.

• Kuhonbutsu River Green Street - グリーンストリート・九品仏川緑道 | Take AN afternoon stroll from Jiyugaoka to Kuhonbutsu. Lined with cherry trees (wonderful in spring), benches, shops and sidewalk cafes.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Tokyo/Setagaya

Northern Setagaya

Shimokitazawa has many quirky shops:

• Ex | Sells artistic designed stuff like photo stands, postcards, clocks, accessories and so on.

• Yellow Pop | Carries an eclectic and well-stocked inventory of vinyl including punk, reggae, electronic, and hip-hop.

• Setagaya Boro-Ichi - 世田谷ボロ市 | A flea market that's held on the 15th and 16th of December and January each year. It's been drawing shoppers from all over Tokyo since it started in 1578. The major tourist attraction is used clothing (such as kimonos) and antiques.

• Dept | A good spot for used men's and women's clothes.

• Haight & Ashbury - Vintage clothes for girls. The interior decorations are very cute.

• Warszawa Records - For the best in deep underground/minimal wave/heavy vibes/freak folk goodness, check out Warszawa Records, possibly Tokyo's best underground record store. Stocking Night People, Sacred Bones, Mexican Summer, NNF, and more.

Central and Southern Setagaya

What Futako-Tamagawa perhaps lost in old-school charm and character it has gained in modernity and selection that rivals other major shopping areas in Tokyo. This recently revitalized station-front shopping area, which seems to have taken a peculiar design cue from nearby Tama Plaza, is anchored by two main shopping areas:

• Tamagawa-Takashimaya S.C. - 玉川高島屋Ｓ・Ｃ | The original anchor, now renovated to keep up with its reputation as a fashion center, is home to many of the same international brand name boutiques you'd find in Ginza, Omotesandou, or Roppongi Hills. Many of its annexes are connected via pedestrian bridges or garden walkways.

• The Main Wing, South Wing, and West Wing along with Hanamizuki Court are across the street from the train station, and are home to numerous upscale brands such as Gucci, Burberry, and Lacoste. There is also a branch of Books Kinokuniya which, like its other locations across Japan, typically carries a decent selection of international publications.
• The East Wing, Keyaki Court, Garden Island and Marronnier Court are up the street on the same side of the station, and contain stores such as MUJI and Gap.

• Futako-Tamagawa Rise - 二子玉川ライズ | Newly built complex of shopping centers and offices on the eastern end of the station.

• Rise Shopping Center and Dogwood Mall house many major domestic and international brand name stores, including H&M, Loft, Uniqlo, Oshman's, The North Face, and Francfranc.
• Oak Mall, Bird's Mall, and Plaza Mall are more local in flavor and are the new, modern homes for many of the businesses that were displaced by the redevelopment.

Jiyūgaoka has for a long time carried a somewhat trendy if not upscale caché. Some of its street-front stores include independent and chain apparel stores (most of which cater to women), and various zakka establishments.

Halal Restaurants in Tokyo/Setagaya

• Moti - モティ | Moderately priced Indian food with a great view. Vegetarian options.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• The B Sangenjaya - ザ・ビー三軒茶屋 | Two minutes walk from Sangenjaya station North Exit A on Tokyu Denentoshi Line, two minutes walk from Sangenjaya station on Tokyu Setagaya Line. A business style hotel convenient to transport.

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