Harmonica Yokocho

Initially built as a flea market in the early postwar years, Harmonica Yokocho is a collection of alleys on the north side of Kichijoji Station. Best known nowadays for its many small but excellent restaurants, which began popping up in the late ’90s, you also find in Harmonica Yokocho some grocery stores, food stalls and even a few cloth stores. But to truly appreciate Harmonica Yokocho’s atmosphere you will have to wait until night comes to enjoy the many standing-only bars and other eateries.