If you want to experience a different side of Tokyo, away from the hustle and bustle of the mega metropolis, you should visit the alternative neighborhood of Koenji! Having been the center of Japan's Punk scene in the seventies, Koenji is full of amazing second hand stores, cafes, record stores and live music venues. Experience excellent craft beer, look at colorful murials, have amazing street food and visit hidden shrines off the beaten path!