The Taishō-dōri Shopping District (大正通り) in Kichijōji, east of the Tōkyu Department Store, mainly consists of the Taishō-dōri and Shōwa-dōri Street. The street is filled with unique boutique stores and restaurants. Because most of them have a European theme, the shopping district is also referred to as the Scandinavian street (北欧通り).
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Speaking of the must-eat street food in Kichijōji in Tokyo‘s city center’s outskirts, the taiyaki has to be one of them. The fish-shape pastry is one of the top street foods in Japan and a must-eat when you explore the beautiful country! While taiyaki can be found across the country, some are just ordinary. So
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Taiyaki is a street food commonly found in Japan. When you visit Kichijōji, it is the must-eat food. While there are several taiyaki makers in the area, our favorite is Amane (有職たい菓子本舗 天音). Located in Harmonica Yokochō, Amane is one of the reasons that people visit the small alley during the day. Obviously, we didn’t feature
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Ozasa (小ざさ) in the Daiyagai District is one of Kichijōji‘s most famous traditional confectionery shops. It is a shop that the locals are willing to queue for! The small shop at the corner, established in 1951, is a yōkan specialist. Using simple and raw ingredients, the confectionery maker, using traditional methods, offers simple but amazing
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If you like the world painted in a picture book, you will love everything about Kichijōji Petit Mura (吉祥寺プティット村) in Kichijōji! Visiting Kichijōji Petit Mura is like walking into a magical world! It is a mini fairytale-like village with a cat theme. The village has several facilities, including a themed restaurant, a cat cafe, and
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Although the east side of Kichijoji Station is a quieter part of Kichijōji, there is a reason that many people visit that area: a cafe named Hattifnatt (ハティフナット). Following the train track, you will get to an ordinary house at first glance. But if you look closely, doesn’t the wooden gate seem a little bit
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Inokashira Park in Kichijōji is a great urban park to enjoy nature. You can easily spend a couple of hours in this vast park. But the longer you stay there, the emptier your stomach will get. So, many would grab a picnic mat and food to picnic on the park’s lawn or benches. But if
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A spot to have a relaxing afternoon tea and live like a celebrity on the side of Inokashira Park is Mlesna Tea Tokyo (ムレスナティー東京). The cafe that overlooks the park looks like a villa. The space beyond the gate is like a VIP lounge. Being in the luxurious space already feels like you are part
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Kichijōji in Tokyo has many amazing cafes and restaurants, but many don’t cater to a vegan diet. Fortunately, there are still a couple of places for us vegan and vegetarian to visit. Most offer meat and vegan options, perfect for those who travel with non-vegan families and friends!
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