Naochan Ramen
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
Naochan Ramen is a no-frills local ramen counter in the Shimokitazawa backstreets, the kind of place you walk past twice before you spot it. Rich broth, handmade noodles, no tourists.
Insider tip
Counter seats. Go off-peak, because locals fill it at lunch.
What the guides say about Naochan Ramen
If you don't want curry, Naochan Ramen does old-school bowls without the Instagram crowd, and Wine Laundry pairs natural wine with charcoal-grilled yakitori in a room the size of a living room. There's more on how the city eats in where to eat in Tokyo.
What's on near Naochan Ramen
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Naochan Ramen, from the weekly Tokyo events calendar.
Shimokitazawa Curry Festival
下北沢カレーフェスティバル
Station Shimokitazawa (Odakyu Line, Keio Inokashira Line), 2 min walk
Special curries from well over 100 cafes, bars, restaurants, and shops across Shimokitazawa for about two and a half weeks each October, many in mini portions so you can crawl between several in an afternoon. A stamp rally links the participating shops.
Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026
下北沢カレーフェスティバル
Time Varies by shop Station Shimokitazawa (Odakyu and Keio Inokashira Lines)
About 135 shops around Shimokitazawa join this 15th edition, including 110 curry restaurants and 21 dessert shops. Order a curry at a participating shop to collect a stamp, and filled stamp maps can be swapped for prizes at the reception desk. This year has a tie-in with Sega's Puyo Puyo and Sonic.
Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa
ムーンアートナイト下北沢2027
Time 15:00 to 21:00 (2026), the Senrogai lot to 21:30
Autumn moon-themed festival across Shimokitazawa: large lit outdoor works such as a 7 m moon on the Senrogai lot, with about 100 moon and rabbit themed events in shops and on the streets. The 2027 dates aren't announced yet.
Smaller local events nearby
Shimokitazawa Flea Market Market
About three days a week (the organiser's schedule). Next: Fri 23 Oct · Shimokita Senrogai Akichi (the Senrogai open lot), Shimokitazawa (Senrogai)
Flea market on the Senrogai open lot near Shimokitazawa's east exit, with used and vintage clothing, handmade accessories, old tools and ceramics. No booking needed. It may be cancelled in steady rain.
Free entry · 12:00 to 18:00 in October, 12:00 to 17:00 in November · Map · Source: Shimokitazawa Flea Market (POZO Inc.) · 下北沢フリーマーケット（SHIMOKITA FLEA MKT）
Shimokita Mitsuboshi Bazaar Market
31 Oct to 1 Nov · Shimokitazawa Station square
Food and goods fair of 69 stalls run by Showa Shinkin Bank with the Shimokitazawa shopping street federation, with regional foods, sweets and plants, and free flower seedlings at set times.
Free entry · 31 Oct 11:00 to 17:00, 1 Nov 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Shimokita Mitsuboshi Bazaar 2026 office (Showa Shinkin Bank) · シモキタ三ツ星バザール2026
Live music nearby
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Around Shimokitazawa
Vintage shops, live music, and the best curry in Tokyo
Step out of the south exit and the city changes register. The lanes are narrow and winding, second-hand clothing racks spill onto the street, and the live houses look untouched since the eighties. Daniel's own Tokyo neighbourhood, Sasazuka, is a short train ride away. You don't need a plan here, but the places below are the ones you'll come back for.
Shimokitazawa has 11 places on the Roam Tokyo map: 4 bars, 3 restaurants, 2 cafes and 2 shops. Read the Shimokitazawa guide.
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Good to know
- How do I get to Naochan Ramen?
- The nearest station is Shimokitazawa (Odakyu / Keio). Naochan Ramen is in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.
- How much does Naochan Ramen cost?
- Naochan Ramen is cheap, marked ¥ on the site's price scale.
- How long do you need at Naochan Ramen?
- Plan for 30 min.
- When is the best time to visit Naochan Ramen?
- Off-peak lunch.
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