【Kichijoji】 Full of Experiences! 5 Spots Perfect for Sightseeing

Kichijoji is an area that offers not only shopping and dining attractions, but also a wealth of unique experiences. In this article, we will introduce five carefully selected hands-on spots where you can enjoy special moments. Kiwa Seisakusho,” where you can enjoy making accessories, and a café where you can enjoy a picnic-like atmosphere, will bring you new attractions in Kichijoji where you can have a memorable time on a date or on a holiday!

1.Kiwa Seisakusho Yodobashi Kichijoji

Kiwa Seisakusho Yodobashi Kichijoji is a specialty store of handmade accessory parts located on the 6th floor of Yodobashi Kichijoji, 1-19-1 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, and is easily accessible by a 3-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line.

The store displays a wide variety of parts, recipes, and accessory samples for both beginners and experienced jewelry makers. A variety of workshops are held every month for both beginners and experts, allowing customers to learn techniques and create their own original accessories.

The shop is open from 10:00 to 21:00 Monday through Thursday, Sundays, and holidays, and from 10:00 to 22:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays. For the latest information on business hours, we recommend checking the official website.

Various credit cards, code payment, e-money, WeChatPay, and AliPay are accepted as payment methods. In addition, a production space is available for customers to enjoy making accessories on the spot.

Kiwa Seisakusho Yodobashi Kichijoji Store is a popular spot in Kichijoji that all handmade goods lovers should visit at least once, providing a fun way to create original accessories.

Kiwa Seisakusho Yodobashi - Kichijoji

住所	Yodobashi Kichijoji 6F, 1-19-1 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan
電話番号	0422-29-7031
営業時間	Monday-Thursday, Sunday, Holidays 10:00~21:00 Friday, Saturday, Eve of holiday 10:00~22:00
営業日	Please check our website
公式サイト	https://kiwaseisakujo.com/store/kichijoji/

2.pignic cafe - Kichijoji

pignic cafe Kichijoji branch is an interactive cafe where you can interact with micro pigs, which opened in November 2024. The interior is designed with all seats in private rooms, allowing visitors to spend healing time with micro pigs in a private space without worrying about their surroundings. The interior design with pop dots and soft curves is inspired by the characteristics of micro pigs that like to play in the water, and the entire café is filled with a playful spirit.

In front of the café lies Inokashira Park, where visitors can enjoy nature in all four seasons. The park is also the setting for a service called “Osanpopigu” with the micro pigs, which allows customers to explore the park with the pigs on a leash or in a cart. This special experience is perfect for families or couples visiting together.

Hours of operation are from 10:00 to 20:00, and reservations are required. By making a reservation through the website in advance, you can enjoy the experience smoothly. pignic cafe Kichijoji is gaining popularity as a unique healing spot in Kichijoji where you can enjoy the nature of Inokashira Park and the cuteness of the micro pigs at the same time.

pignic cafe - kichijoji

住所	1F, A*G INOKASHIRA-KOEN north Building, 1-3-3 Gotenyama, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
営業時間	10:00 - 20:00
営業日	whole day
定休日	Open all year round (except for year-end and New Year holidays)
公式サイト	https://cafe.pignic.jp/shop/kichijoji

3.VOLNY - Kichijoji

The climbing gym VOLNY Kichijoji is located about an 8-minute walk from Kichijoji Station. It is a dedicated bouldering gym for beginners and advanced climbers alike, with four walls set aside for beginners only. In addition, the session wall is famous for having the world's highest density, with an endless number of challenges and a wide range of grades from 6 kyu to 5 dan.

Hours of operation vary depending on the day of the week, but are Monday through Thursday from 14:00 to 23:00, Friday from 10:00 to 23:00, Saturday from 13:00 to 22:00, and Sunday and holidays from 11:00 to 21:00.

The fee structure is as follows: 1,500 yen (including tax) for the initial registration fee, 1,800 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for university students, and 1,300 yen for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students for one-day use (weekdays), and 200 yen more each on weekends and holidays. Shoes and chalk can be rented, so you can come empty-handed.

The facility is equipped with a variety of facilities, including an entrance counter, changing rooms, a beginners-only wall, a 123° wall for beginners and intermediate skiers, a 130° wall for intermediate skiers, a 160° wall for intermediate and advanced skiers, and a 135° wall for advanced skiers.

VOLNY's at-home atmosphere and variety of challenges make it a popular climbing gym for beginners and advanced climbers alike.

VOLNY - Kichijoji

住所	1-18-3 Kichijoji-Kitamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
電話番号	0422-77-6381
営業時間	Mon-Wed Unstaffed (7:00-23:00) Thu Unstaffed (7:00-13:00) Full time staff (13:00-18:00) Full time staff (18:00-23:00) Fri Unstaffed (7:00-13:00) Full time staff (13:00-23:00) Sat (7:00-12:00) Staffed (12:00-22:00) Sunday & Holidays Staffed (11:00-21:00)
営業日	Please check our website
公式サイト	https://volny.net/about_gym/index.html

4.THE NAZO STAND

THE NAZO STAND is a must-visit cafe stand for mystery lovers that opened in Kichijoji in August 2024. Located in a back alley just a 4-minute walk from Kichijoji Station, it is characterized by its hideaway atmosphere. Open from 10:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, it is easy to visit. The interior is compact, yet offers a unique space to enjoy a unique experience.

At this café, when you order a drink, you will be offered simple riddle solving problems that even beginners can enjoy. The problems take about 10 to 20 minutes and are perfect for while waiting or taking a short break. A variety of riddle solving kits are also available, including “Street Walking Riddles,” which can be solved while exploring the streets of Kichijoji, and “Take-Home Riddles,” which can be enjoyed at home, as well as in the cafe.

The drink menu includes original blend coffee, café au lait, apple juice, and other beverages, providing options that even those who do not like coffee can enjoy. In addition, visitors can purchase drinks only and can choose whether or not to solve the riddles, allowing them to enjoy the experience at their own pace.

THE NAZO STAND is operated by BOUKEN WORKS, a company that plans and sells puzzle-solving events and items, and has been attracting attention as a spot where couples, friends, and even solo visitors can enjoy a new puzzle-solving experience each time they visit. As a place where you can have a unique experience unique to Kichijoji, it is recommended as a place to go on a date or for holidays.

THE NAZO STAND

住所	1-20-16-1F Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan 4 min. walk from North Exit of JR Kichijoji Station, next to Yodobashi Camera
営業時間	10:00-19:00
営業日	Weekends and Holidays
定休日	Weekdays
公式サイト	https://the-nazo-stand.com/

5.nekonote*candle

nekonote* Candles specializes in handmade aroma candles. Located along Suehiro-dori Avenue, about a 4-minute walk from the Park Exit of Kichijoji Station, it is easily accessible.

In the store, handmade candles with particular attention to color and fragrance are sold, and custom-made production and candle classes are also offered. With over 100 different candle scents to choose from, you can find the perfect item for a special anniversary or gift.

Candle classes are available for beginners and experts alike, and a variety of programs are offered, including one-day and seasonal lessons. Visitors can experience making their own original candles, such as aroma sachets and gel lanterns using dried flowers.

Open from 11:00 to 19:00 on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and until 16:00 on Thursdays, and closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. When visiting, it is recommended to check the official Instagram and Facebook for the latest business information in advance.

The shop also actively participates in local events, such as selling a limited number of candles with cat motifs during the annual Kichijoji Cat Festival. Many people enjoy this spot as a place where they can spend a relaxing moment surrounded by warm, handmade candles and fragrances.

neconote*candle

住所	101 Daini Motohashi Corp. 2-12-8 Kichijoji Minami-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0003, Japan
電話番号	情報なし
営業時間	11:00-19:00
営業日	Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
定休日	Monday,Tuesday,Friday
公式サイト	https://nekonote-candle.net/

Summay

A day in Kichijoji can be enhanced not only by shopping and dining, but also by visiting exciting experience spots. Each of the five spots introduced here has a different theme and offers a different kind of fun. Whether it is making jewelry or candles, relaxing in a café, or solving a mystery, they are all sure to provide a special experience. On your next stroll through Kichijoji, be sure to visit these spots and discover a new level of fun!