Just 20 minutes from central Tokyo,
Kichijoji is the kind of place you don’t just visit—you imagine yourself staying.
It’s been ranked the most desirable place to live in Japan year after year,
not because it’s flashy or famous,
but because it quietly offers everything that makes life feel gentle and full.


A park that feels like a small escape
Inokashira Park

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Kichijoji’s most beloved landmark, Inokashira Park is more than just green space.
It’s a living, breathing part of the neighborhood.
In spring, the cherry blossoms turn the entire path into a tunnel of pink.
In fall, the lake reflects a golden canopy of leaves.

Whether you’re walking with someone or sitting alone by the water,
the park has a way of slowing you down in the best possible way.


Where Tokyo slows down a little
Harmonica Yokocho

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Right in front of Kichijoji Station is a maze of narrow alleyways.
By day, they’re filled with vintage stores, florists, and coffee counters.
By night, the paper lanterns light up, and tiny izakayas start to hum.

It’s the kind of spot where you hear more laughter than camera shutters.
Where tourists and locals blend into one rhythm.


Not just a place to visit—one to imagine living in

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What makes Kichijoji so special isn’t a single landmark.
It’s the way the streets feel lived in.
The independent bakeries, record stores, quiet libraries, and cat cafés.
Everything feels designed for people, not crowds.

♥️ Editor’s Note
Kichijoji doesn’t ask for your attention.
It simply lets you be part of it.
It’s a neighborhood where everyday life looks a little bit like travel.
If Tokyo ever feels too fast,
this is where you slow down—without ever stepping away from the city.