Hideaway Garage

Is your love for model car racing just as strong now as it was in elementary school? That's the case with every single regular at Koenji's Hideaway Garage, a bar where most of the floor area is occupied by a lovingly crafted miniature race track and vintage models, spare parts and liquor bottles line the walls. Most customers are local salarymen who come straight from the office to get their fix of burnt rubber and competitive excitement, and spend hours on end practising for the open competitions that occasionally take place here. They're all very welcoming of newcomers, making this a comfy place to revive your childhood hobby. Two hours' access costs ¥2,000, including all-you-can-drink booze and some dagashi snacks.