[2025 Musashino Attraction] Travel Guide for Harmonica Yokocho (Updated May)

#Travel Guide 🌱Kichijoji? 15-20 minutes by train from downtown Tokyo A healing spot in the city center where stylish cafes, unique shops, and nature and culture coexist A popular area often chosen by Tokyo locals as the ‘#1 neighborhood to live in’ 💛 Major tourist destinations •Inokashira Park A large pond, forest path, and cherry blossom spot You can enjoy boating, walking, and street performances There is also a cute zoo in the park •Ghibli Museum A special space where you can experience the world of director Hayao Miyazaki Admission tickets must be reserved in advance (Sales start on the 10th of every month, based on Japan time) •Hyattenboro Street & Harmonica Yokocho A sentimental shopping street with vintage shops, retro restaurants, and alleyway restaurants You can enjoy a variety of things such as Japanese izakayas, takoyaki, and dessert shops •Cafe Exploration Many atmospheric spaces such as the famous Sakai Coffee, Blue Bottle Kichijoji, and independent roastery cafes Coffee for picnics next to the park & Sandwich takeout is also popular 🌟Travel tips Transportation: Take the JR Chuo Line and get off at Kichijoji Station (You can also depart from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station) The Ghibli Museum requires reservations, so prepare early It can be crowded on weekends, so we recommend leaving early in the morning The park is perfect for a picnic if you bring a mat! For those who like vintage shopping, the alleys feel like a treasure hunt

#Spring0yentrip "Harmonica Yokocho" in Kichijoji is an area with a retro Showa atmosphere. The narrow alleys are lined with shops, and you can take wonderful snapshots no matter where you take them. There are old-fashioned izakayas and restaurants lined up, and walking while enjoying conversations with locals will warm your heart🍢 It has a different charm especially in the evening when the lights are on, so stop by while you're out for a stroll! It's a classic spot in Kichijoji, but you'll find something new if you change the time of day or angle🌅 Travel tips About a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station. It's lively during the day, but if you visit in the evening or at night, you'll be enveloped in a fantastic atmosphere. If you want to avoid the crowds, weekday nights are the best! "

Located near Kichijoji Station, 'Harmonica Yokocho' is a drinking alley that retains a strong Showa-era vibe. The narrow alleys are packed with unique izakayas and bars, bustling with locals and tourists alike🍶. It's also a great spot for retro signs and neon lights, perfect for snap photography. 🎒 Travel Tips Recommended places: Enjoy yakitori at 'Iseya' and savor the atmosphere of a traditional coffee shop at 'Cafe de Lyon'☕ Photography tips: Capture the nostalgic back alleys with a film-like effect for the best results. Best time to visit: The atmosphere is best from evening to night🌙 🚇 Access: A 3-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Kichijoji Station

#getgoing2025 Immediately after getting off at the north exit of Kichijoji Station, there are about 100 shops in a narrow alley. Commonly known as "Harmonica Yokocho". It is said that it was named after the appearance of shops at the narrow entrance, which resembles the mouth of a harmonica. There is a lot of delicious food on sale, so it's fun to eat and walk around, but it's popular to enjoy alcohol at an izakaya on a night when the red lantern is lit. Old and new shops coexist, such as shops that have been around for a long time and cafes that have just opened.