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Kichijoji

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Kichijoji

吉祥寺

Tokyo · Kanto

Kichijoji is a west Tokyo neighbourhood two minutes' walk from its JR Chuo Line station, built around Inokashira Park — a lake with rental rowing boats, a small zoo and cherry trees along the banks. The park and the surrounding shopping arcades are free to enter; the boats and the zoo are ticketed separately.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers stick to central Tokyo attractions and miss the charm of this local favorite.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Public neighborhood; Inokashira Park, streets and shopping arcades are free to enter (some park boat/zoo facilities ticketed separately).
Nearest station
Kichijōji Station · 2 min walk

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Note

  • Open 24 hours (shops vary)

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~41 min by car

Tags

parkshoppingfood

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