It’s not really a big shopping mall. It’s more focused on food and buying souvenirs.
You can pretty much see everything in about an hour.
ekie | Review by Charlie ChanChan
Other Reviews by Charlie ChanChan
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Harmonica Alley
Located just outside the north exit of Kichijoji Station, this small alley is home to about 100 shops. The name “Harmonica Alley” is said to come from the fact that the line of small storefronts looks like the holes on a harmonica. Many of the shops sell delicious things to eat, so it’s a great place to stroll while sampling some of the delights. At night, red lanterns light the many izakayas (Japanese style pubs), which are a popular place to have a drink.
The alley is super narrow, but the vibe is really lively. It totally has that Showa-era feel—like stepping into old Tokyo.
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Keio Mogusaen
Keio Mogusaen is a Tokyo garden where visitors can enjoy seasonal blooms and foliage year-round. Loved since the Edo period, this expansive 26,000㎡ garden features traditional Japanese elements like thatched-roof buildings, bamboo fences, and tea huts, embodying the essence of Japanese beauty.
The garden isn't huge, but the ups and downs are cleverly designed, so it's never boring to walk around. There's a little tea house inside where you can enjoy matcha while taking in the view—the atmosphere is just perfect.
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Kurashiki Ivy Square
The main factory of the Kurashiki Spinning Mill, founded in 1889, has been turned into a tourism and cultural complex, the Kurashiki Ivy Square. The facility is a reproduction of a British factory. The replicated red brick buildings with lush green ivy vine presents a classical but modern atmosphere.
A lush, green plaza with not just a memorial hall but also a hotel where you can stay.
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