Daikanyama Walking Guide — From Tsutaya Books to Saigoyama Park
Tokyo · Updated: 2026-07-24
Around Daikanyama Station, 40 walking spots are gathered, ranging from a large lifestyle bookstore to a hilltop park, cafés, and select shops. Centered on Daikanyama Tsutaya Books — built around books, film, and music — the area invites a slow walk through the sloping streets of Sarugakucho, past landmark architecture and a garden, down to a former railway promenade. Prices span widely, from a 100-yen admission to an Important Cultural Property to an eyewear shop at around 42,500 yen.
For a suggested order, start at [Daikanyama Tsutaya Books (Daikanyama T-SITE)](/en/spot/dfd30260-9cff-4471-9b08-4eec293496fd), stop next door at [IVY PLACE Daikanyama](/en/spot/a62d5a35-a83d-4f18-be34-a6cdcd0279a1), walk through Sarugakucho to [Hillside Terrace](/en/spot/222036a2-e683-4b0e-8cbc-e871237643fd) and the [Former Asakura Family Residence](/en/spot/692fb0d2-e6c3-40b3-bf09-1d79d6716476), browse [bonjour records Daikanyama](/en/spot/936033b8-1e2e-4a55-ba03-2098cb9690f4), rest at the hilltop [Saigoyama Park](/en/spot/c816ff57-a0de-46fe-be71-d1ab5098d251), then head downhill to finish at [LOG ROAD DAIKANYAMA](/en/spot/c136974b-6421-4370-9350-d068ece1c1da) and [GARDEN HOUSE CRAFTS](/en/spot/514c534a-478f-4ba3-8c25-e3798a7ce1ac).
Daikanyama Tsutaya Books (Daikanyama T-SITE)
A large lifestyle-proposal bookstore built around books, film, and music, and the heart of a Daikanyama stroll. Begin here to get a feel for the neighborhood before setting off.
IVY PLACE Daikanyama
A café and dining spot surrounded by greenery, right next to Daikanyama T-SITE. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8:00 a.m., and its terrace seats are popular — a perfect first coffee of the walk.
Hillside Terrace
A landmark complex designed by architect Fumihiko Maki that symbolizes Daikanyama. Shops, galleries, and residences gather here, and simply walking the street offers the refined townscape the area is known for.
Former Asakura Family Residence
An Important Cultural Property with a residence built in 1919 (Taisho 8) and a strolling garden. Admission is 100 yen (free for those 60 and over), and from November to February it closes at 16:30, so allow extra time in winter.
bonjour records Daikanyama
A music-focused culture shop in Sarugakucho. Alongside records and CDs, it stocks books and goods that appeal to music lovers, with a budget of around 8,500 yen — a relaxed place to dig for music amid quiet streets.
Saigoyama Park
A hilltop park created on the former grounds of the Saigo Tsugumichi residence, opening onto views toward Mount Fuji. With cherry trees and a waterfall, it makes an ideal rest point at the turn of the walk.
LOG ROAD DAIKANYAMA
A promenade-style commercial facility built on the former Toyoko Line railway site. Dining and retail shops line the old tracks, making it a stroll-and-drop-in spot.
GARDEN HOUSE CRAFTS
A bakery inside LOG ROAD DAIKANYAMA from Kamakura's "GARDEN HOUSE." Naturally leavened breads and deli items make a fine takeaway to close the walk.
These are only a handful of the 40 spots. Cafés like [Urth Caffe](/en/spot/01423b43-df07-4d01-9590-11b33a5b5459) (all organic) and small parks such as [Daikanyama Park (Shibuya City)](/en/spot/45652010-438e-41d2-b06f-b5299b893d51) are scattered throughout, so add them to your route as the mood suits.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of walking spots are around Daikanyama Station?
- There are cultural facilities like Daikanyama Tsutaya Books and Hillside Terrace, gardens such as the Former Asakura Family Residence, parks like Saigoyama Park and Daikanyama Park (Shibuya City), and cafés including Urth Caffe — 40 spots in all.
- Can you enjoy a Daikanyama walk on a small budget?
- The Former Asakura Family Residence costs 100 yen to enter (free for those 60 and over), and parks such as Saigoyama Park and Haramachi Park are free, so you can walk on a modest budget. There are also shops like GLOBE SPECS DAIKANYAMA STORE (around 42,500 yen) if you want to spend more.
- Where should I go if I also want to shop?
- Music lovers should try bonjour records Daikanyama (around 8,500 yen), while for goods and select items, SUPER PERSONAL SHOWCASE (around 5,000 yen) and GLOBE SPECS DAIKANYAMA STORE are recommended.
- Where can I take a café break?
- Cafés are scattered throughout, including IVY PLACE Daikanyama, which opens from 8:00 a.m. next to Tsutaya Books, and the all-organic Urth Caffe.