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Around Tachikawa Station, retail, offices and dining meet in the city’s own account. The station is a point for JR rail services and the Tama Monorail, and GO TOKYO locates Tachikawa west of Shinjuku.
GO TOKYO locates Tachikawa 30 minutes to the west of Shinjuku. The city’s own transport account lists Nambu and Itsukaichi, together with Ome and Chuo, as the lines at JR Tachikawa Station; it also includes the Tama Monorail.
Shopping, office work and eating all appear in the city’s account of the blocks around Tachikawa Station. It names large retail complexes and department stores alongside offices and varied dining places, describing the area in its own words as having the Tama region’s foremost bustle.
When Tachikawa venues enter the directory, their entries will be displayed on this page. Tokyo’s prefecture page is the current wider directory, as the encompassing Tachikawa City/Hachioji City area also awaits listings.
In Tachikawa, the police list dated 31 March 2016 specifies the following touting-zone blocks: Nishikicho 1 and 2; Takamatsucho 3; Shibasakicho 2 and 3; and Akebonocho 2. These are block-level designations rather than a single city-wide zone.
Tachikawa 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.
Payment methods vary by venue. Check the listing and confirm with the venue before booking.
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