🌈 Top 5 Hidden Gem Shops to Check Out in Kichijoji, Tokyo 💎

1⃣️. White Beard's Choux Factory Kichijoji Branch 💗 A café run by Hayao Miyazaki's brother! The crispy texture and Totoro-shaped cream puffs are super cute. Opens promptly at 11 AM, recommended for those visiting the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka no Mori to stop by for souvenirs and cream puffs. Enjoy them at Inokashira Park with the beautiful scenery, then leisurely stroll to the Ghibli Museum (staff will exclaim "kawaii" when they see Totoro cookies in your hands). 5-3-1 Daita, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (4-minute walk from Kichijoji Station) 2⃣️. Kichijoji Co-in Bar Though close to Kichijoji Station, the location might be a bit tricky to find. This is a hidden treasure of a restaurant. Spacious interior, filled with various Ghibli merchandise. Ghibli is very popular here, with Ghibli products displayed throughout the shop. Blue Sky Cream Soda A bit sweet, and you can ask the staff to bring out Ghibli merchandise for photos. If you're a Ghibli fan, this is definitely a shop you should visit at least once! 1-24-5 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo (2-minute walk from Kichijoji Station) 3⃣️. Tartotte Fruit tarts like gems! Both the fruit and the pastry are delicious, and the cream isn't too sweet, so you can have a few. This time, I had strawberries, oranges, and seven different colored fruits. Next time, I want to try blueberries and cantaloupe. Worth trying at least once! 1-7-1 Minamicho, Kichijoji, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, 1st floor of Marui Department Store (1-minute walk from Kichijoji Station) 4⃣️. PIECE OF BAKE A fluffy donut without a ring. There's also a type without cream, but the cream itself isn't too sweet and has a refreshing taste. The popular fluffy and airy donut 🍩 looks small but isn't heavy at all 🙊🙊🙊 Inside is smooth cream with just the right amount of sweetness 😚 One of the best donut shops in Tokyo. 1-11-5 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo (4-minute walk from Kichijoji Station) 5⃣️. Lumiere Very popular on Instagram, reservations are a must, it's often crowded, and the most famous is the rum raisin and shaved ice, where the staff will 🔥 burn your shaved ice 🍧 right in front of you, a must-capture moment. While waiting for your shaved ice, read a handcrafted picture book that tells the story behind the menu creation, very interesting. Understanding the process will increase your anticipation. I prefer mint chocolate flavor, and this place satisfied me. I was worried it would fall apart, but it didn't, and I was able to enjoy every bit of it! 1-2-2 Minamicho, Kichijoji, Musashino-shi, Tokyo (1-minute walk from Kichijoji Station) #OffTheBeatenPath #NoteInspiration #Tokyo #JapanTravel #COTDCoffeeShop #TokyoExploration #CheckIn #Treasure #TokyoTravel #JapanExploration #Miyazaki #MiyazakiAnimation #TokyoFood