Kichijoji regularly tops surveys of Tokyo’s most desirable neighborhoods, thanks to Inokashira Park’s boating pond and cherry trees sitting a few minutes from a dense shopping and dining district.
The nearby Ghibli Museum draws animation fans from across the city, while Harmonica Yokocho packs dozens of tiny bars and food stalls into a single narrow alley.
It offers a rare mix of green space, culture and nightlife in one compact area.
