At the South Exit of Shimokitazawa Station, you'll find a commercial facility called Recipe SHIMOKITA, which houses stores like Daiso, Uniqlo, Yuzawaya, and a supermarket.
Recipe is a lifesaver for Shimokita residents! By the way, the cash registers at Daiso in Recipe can get really busy!
To get to Recipe, it's just a 30-second walk from the South Exit ticket gates, as stated on the official website. You'll find it by going straight to the right after exiting.
In front of Recipe, there's an object called "Koinu no Ki," or "Puppy Tree," designed by Mr. Lily Franky.
The Puppy Tree has benches that can seat about 14 people.
It seems the object was created because, "There's no meeting spot in Shimokitazawa!"
Indeed, it's conveniently located just 30 seconds from the South Exit, making it a great meeting spot in Shimokitazawa.
Nearby, you'll find "The Alley," famous for its tapioca drinks!
It's a perfect bench for enjoying your purchased food or tapioca drinks, and many people were using it for that purpose.
They say it's decorated for Valentine's Day and Christmas, so you can enjoy the changing seasons.
But on the other hand, it might become too decorated to sit there...
Also, "Shimokitazawa Cage" nearby is also convenient for meeting up or taking a break, so be sure to check it out!
And for weekdays, this is the place to meet up at the East Exit!
So, why not use these spots as a resting place while you're sightseeing or shopping in Shimokitazawa?