10 Free Things to do in Setagaya That You Shouldn't Miss

August 18, 2021 Karren Gelb

Setagaya (世田谷区, Setagaya-ku) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. The ward calls itself Setagaya City in English. Its official bird is the azure-winged magpie, its flower the fringed orchid, and its tree the Zelkova serrata.
Restaurants in Setagaya

1. Shimokitazawa

Setagaya Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 499 reviews

Shimokitazawa

Reviewed By BelsizePapa_NW3 - London, United Kingdom

Shimokitazawa is exactly like Camden Town of London UK in Tokyo Japan! Vintage shops, wider range of variety retails and clothes as well as restaurants and cafe can be found here! Great to place to explore for family with teenagers!

2. Kinuta Park

Kinuta Koen, Setagaya 157-0075 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3706-5090 http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index004.html
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 337 reviews

Kinuta Park

Reviewed By Nunngo

What an asset! This is a park to be proud of, the local people are extremely lucky to have this park for their use. It is a very special place offering so much; baseball field, tennis courts, massive children's play area, skate board park, bird santuary, golf area, Setagaya Art Museum, and soccer field. This park is covered in cherry trees, unfortunately I'm here in summer but it would have to be magnificent in early spring. The trees are extensive, most are significantly huge, there are flowers beds and plenty of very good walkways and paths. An excellent way to cool down from the heat on the streets, lots of shaded areas to sit and relax.

3. Gotokuji Temple

2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya 154-0021 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3426-1437 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/04/05/national/tokyo-temples-beckoning-cats-keep-visitors-purring/
Excellent
41%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 432 reviews

Gotokuji Temple

Reviewed By larryjman - Edmonton, Canada

I don't understand how this place is not more popular! A really beautiful Buddhist temple located outside of the busier parts of Tokyo. Excellent choice for cat-lovers as you'll find the classic waving cat statues in abundance! You can see the shrine with all the statues placed together in a cluster, and it's quite the sight. That's not all this temple has to offer though, the grounds are full of interesting things such as a pagoda, statues and memorials, as well as a larger grounds near the back of ruins to wander around in. You can also purchase your own waving cat statue to do with what you wish, you can add it to the shrine or keep it for your own good luck. Buy one and they'll also provide you with an English translation of the story of how the waving cat came to be. Honestly one of my favorite experiences in Tokyo.

4. Setagaya Park

1-5-27 Ikejiri, Setagaya 154-0001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3412-7841 http://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/shisetsu/1217/1271/d00004239.html
Excellent
24%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 101 reviews

Setagaya Park

5. Todoroki Valley

1-22, 2-37~38 Todoroki, Setagaya 158-0082 Tokyo Prefecture http://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/shisetsu/1217/1271/d00004247.html
Excellent
30%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 411 reviews

Todoroki Valley

Reviewed By Cour14470 - Courseulles-sur-Mer, France

Spent a Saturday afternoon walking down Todoroki Valley (referenced as Todoroki Ravine in Google Maps). Located in Setagaya but once you go down the steps leading to the (cristal clear) river, it feels like you’ve just landed in the rainforest. Short and easy walk even if there are a few steps here and there to access small temples and smell incense burning. Highly refreshing and out of the ordinary in Tokyo.

6. Bajikoen

2-1-1 Kamiyoga, Setagaya 158-0098 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3429-5101 http://company.jra.jp/bajikouen/
Excellent
32%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 127 reviews

Bajikoen

This place is temporarily closed due to a major renovation. It will reopen in 2022.

7. Komazawa Olympic Park

1-1 komazawa Koen, Setagaya 154-0013 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3421-6431 http://www.tef.or.jp/kopgp/
Excellent
29%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 293 reviews

Komazawa Olympic Park

Reviewed By Fliwergirl49 - Minneapolis, United States

The stadium and the area around it are quite interesting. There’s a large park. We were there for the Ginko festival at the end of November when the trees were at their peak. It was very popular, so a little difficult to get through the crowd, but everyone was so happy that it was a pleasure being there.

8. Setagaya Hachimangu

1-26-3 Miyasaka, Setagaya 156-0051 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3429-1732 http://www.tokyo-jinjacho.or.jp/setagaya/5936/
Excellent
19%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 54 reviews

Setagaya Hachimangu

9. Shoin Shrine

4-35-1 Wakabayashi, Setagaya 154-0023 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3421-4834 https://www.shoinjinja.org/
Excellent
18%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 134 reviews

Shoin Shrine

10. Kuhombutsu Joshin-ji Temple

7-41-3 Okusawa, Setagaya 158-0083 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3701-2029 http://kuhombutsu.jp/
Excellent
36%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 108 reviews

Kuhombutsu Joshin-ji Temple

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