JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED HAIR SALONS14 salons
Hair salons in Shimokitazawa, Koenji and Kichijoji
Hair salons in the neighbourhoods west of Shinjuku that visitors love to wander: Shimokitazawa, Koenji, Asagaya, Ogikubo and Kichijoji. Brick and reclaimed wood like a New York café, a salon like a study lined with books, and a 4.4-tsubo salon in pastel green.
Brick and reclaimed wood, like a New York café
A small two-chair salon with partitions and a semi-private room
A 4.4-tsubo salon in pastel green
A simple 14-tsubo men's salon
A salon with the air of old New York
An elegant salon that shows the frame of a former house
A salon of antique and classic style
A natural, modern 44-tsubo salon
An antique, natural salon in Shimokitazawa
A natural, modern 24-tsubo salon
An 8-tsubo salon of mortar and warm colours
A salon like a study, with bookshelves and a wooden table
A classic salon of a black-and-white floor and black lattices
A hair salon of tiled walls and white styling stations
Planning a visit
Hours, payment and booking for these 14 salons
Nearest stations: Shimokitazawa.
| Salon | Area | Hours | Closed | Cut price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTHER | Shimokitazawa | — | — | — |
| Petit Maison Tokyo | Ogikubo | — | — | — |
| Hair me | Kichijoji | — | Irregular | From ¥5,500 |
| Johnny MEN Shimokitazawa | Shimokitazawa | — | — | — |
| GAME by Alan Smithee Kichijoji | Kichijoji | — | — | — |
| loca | Koenji | — | — | From ¥6,050 |
| CANATA by feel | Nishi-Ogikubo | — | — | — |
| arc by neolive | Ogikubo | — | — | — |
| Sèté | Shimokitazawa | — | — | — |
| rosso sante | Shimokitazawa | 10:00–19:00* | — | From ¥5,197 |
| Eau | Asagaya | — | Irregular | From ¥6,600 |
| utuwa | Koenji | — | — | — |
| north east Asagaya Kitaguchi | Asagaya | — | — | — |
| Neolive citta | Asagaya | — | — | — |
From each salon's own booking page or official page. “—” means it does not say; * means times can differ by day. Cut prices are the lowest listed and change, so check before you book.
Questions visitors ask
Which salons in Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji have private or semi-private seats?
Petit Maison Tokyo and north east Asagaya Kitaguchi have private rooms or semi-private seats, according to official information.
Which salons in Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji are small, with one or two chairs?
Petit Maison Tokyo and Hair me have only one or two styling chairs, so one stylist looks after you from start to finish.
Can I pay by card at the salons in Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji?
Hair me, loca, rosso sante and Eau list credit cards among payment methods on their booking pages. For the others, ask when you book.
Do I need to book the salons in Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji?
Many hair salons in Japan work by appointment, and some only by appointment. Book ahead through the salon's own page or booking site, and say if you would like a stylist who speaks some English.
What are the nearest stations for the salons in Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji?
The stations mentioned most often are Shimokitazawa Station. Every salon page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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