Kichijoji
Park & Thrift
Cool up and coming neighborhood for thrifting and exploring with a beautiful park. The Ghibli Museum is here (book tickets well in advance). Get a coffee at any of the shops around the park and walk down to the pond. Then hit the vintage stores - Kichijoji has some of the best ceramics and 2nd hand finds in the city.
Stay here if
You want the Ghibli Museum, great vintage shopping, and Inokashira Park all in one neighborhood.
Skip It If
You're not into vintage or parks — there's less here for non-shoppers.
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Artifex Gallery
Shop / RetailAffordable modern ceramics in Kichijoji that is a good entry point if others feel too pricey / antique feeling.
Don't MissVery functional pieces. Tons of mugs and bowls you'd actually use.
Skip It IfYou want antique pieces. Go to PukuPuku down the street instead.
Verified by Karalena (lived in Tokyo 6 months)
Inokashira Park
ExperienceBig pond, beautiful park, adjacent to Kichijoji. Make sure to take a lap if you’re in the neighborhood.
Don't MissA relaxing walk around the lake to get out of the chaos.
Skip It IfIts a dreary winter day. Way better with foliage.
Verified by Karalena (lived in Tokyo 6 months)
PukuPuku Ceramics
Shop / RetailAntique Japanese ceramics store in Kichijoji. Great selection from different eras, across different price points. A treasure trove.
Don't MissTranslate the sticker on the back of each piece to see what era it's from. Brings the pieces to life.
Skip It IfYou're looking for modern ceramics. This is antique specialist territory.
Verified by Karalena (lived in Tokyo 6 months)