THE BEST KICHIJOJ FOOD

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There's a lot of good reasons for that including liveability, easy access with the JR Chuo line, and beautiful Inokshira Park, popularity amongst young people but the one big reason to visit as a traveller is their food.

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THE KICHIJOJI FOOD TOUR

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Best Kichijoji food map

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Satou Kichijoji

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Tsukada Suisan

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Taigashi Hompo Amane

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