🌿The most healing slow-paced time in Tokyo｜Nakameguro→Daikanyama walking notes

#TokyoItinerary I like Nakameguro probably because it hides the most gentle breathing rhythm of Tokyo. Transfer to the Tokyu Toyoko Line from the subway Naka-Meguro Station. As the light rail passes through the uphill streets, the "clang clang" sound of the rails is like the background sound of time, and my pace slows down unconsciously. 🚃Scenic Poetry Along the Light Rail The light rail window is a flowing picture frame - on the left is the green shade of the Meguro River, with spring cherry blossoms overflowing the embankment. Although the curtain has ended at this time, there are still wisteria flowers hanging on the wooden fence; on the right are scattered townhouses and cafes, and occasionally you can see well-dressed old ladies walking by with Shiba Inus, and the hydrangeas in the corner are quietly blooming. Get off at Daikanyama Station and stroll along Daikanyama-dori. The designer boutiques, art galleries and sundry shops on both sides of the cobblestone road unfold surprises like opening a present. 📚 Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore: A treasure trove of charging for adults As a complex space "designed for wealthy seniors", Daikanyama Tsutaya has unexpectedly become a gathering place for young people. The three connected wooden buildings are surrounded by green plants. Walking into the atrium that is like a "forest of books", the maple trees outside the floor-to-ceiling windows sway in the wind. Order a cup of "Daikanyama Special Latte" (caramel and hazelnut flavors), curl up in the leather sofa by the window, flip through the bookshelf filled with art, architecture, and fashion magazines, occasionally look up to see the office workers at the next table typing on their laptops, or hear high school students discussing "which comic is the most worth buying". Time forms a wonderful generational resonance here. 🍃Surprising corners that can be found anywhere • Blue Bottle Daikanyama Store: A coffee shop converted from an old warehouse. Order a cup of "Matcha Latte" and sit in an outdoor seat, watching the light rail passing by on the elevated road above your head, and the aroma of coffee mixed with the smell of grass. • Sarutahiko Coffee Flagship Store: In a space with a seven-meter high ceiling, baristas operate machines in a transparent roasting room. Buy a bag of limited edition coffee beans as a souvenir of your journey. • TENOHA Daikanyama: A complex art and cultural space, the first floor sells designer accessories, the second floor regularly hosts small exhibitions, and the mirror installation at the corner of the stairs is suitable for shooting "fantasy space" blockbusters. 🚶♀️Extended route: From slow living to lively living If you are physically fit, we recommend walking from Daikanyama to Shibuya (about 40 minutes), passing through the European-style streets of "Ebisu Garden Place" along the way, shopping for handmade materials at "Tokyu Hands", and finally arriving at Shibuya Scramble Square, where you can climb to the top of "SHIBUYA SKY" to overlook the skyline of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. This switch from "tranquility to boiling" is just like the multifaceted charm of the city of Tokyo. 💡Why do you fall in love with this place? The charm of Nakameguro and Daikanyama lies in the lack of deliberate "sightseeing feeling" - you can stop for half an hour at a grocery store for a hand-painted plate, or buy a string of freshly baked apple candies at a roadside stall and sit on the stairs to watch the clouds. When the fast pace of Tokyo makes you breathless, remember to walk into this green neighborhood, slow down time and listen to the sound of your own footsteps. #TokyoSlowLife #NakameguroWalk #DaikanyamaTsutaya #TokyoLightTravel #CityExploreRandom