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Harmonica Yokocho’s lanes north of Kichijoji Station grew from the postwar black market, according to Musashino City. GO TOKYO also introduces the area through its two covered shopping streets, Daiyagai and Sun Road.
GO TOKYO says the JR Sobu and Chuo lines and the Keio-Inokashira Line all run to Kichijoji Station. Musashino City's material places Harmonica Yokocho just north of the station.
The postwar black market is where Musashino City traces Harmonica Yokocho’s origins, and the city notes its continuing popularity and distinctive atmosphere. In GO TOKYO’s account, evening brings activity to the alleyway eateries and drinking spots. The guide also identifies two covered shopping streets, Daiyagai and Sun Road.
Once venues are added for Kichijoji they will be displayed here. The Kichijoji / Mitaka / Musashi-Sakai area has no listing at present, so the Tokyo page is where the city's listings are.
In Musashino City, the Metropolitan Police page gives Kichijoji-Honcho 1-chome and Kichijoji-Minamicho 1- and 2-chome as the designated touting zones (31 March 2016). The Tokyo ordinance text says the zones where late opening is allowed are those commercial districts that a regulation specifies.
Kichijoji is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
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