Update-date: May 27 2025
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Japanese animation has many fans around the world, and the works of Studio Ghibli are also well known. In Mitaka City, Tokyo, there is the "Ghibli Museum, Mitaka Forest," which attracts many visitors, both Japanese and foreign. After fully enjoying the world of Ghibli at this museum, they can also enjoy delicious meals. Here are some recommended restaurants nearby.
Yakitori Kappo Shochan Kichijoji Annex
Located a 2-minute walk from Kichijoji Station, Yakitori Kappo Shochan Kichijoji Annex is a restaurant where customers can enjoy yakitori and kappo cuisine. The restaurant offers more than 40 types of yakitori, with careful attention given to the way each part is cut, seasoned, and skewered. The "Omakase Skewers 5 pieces" is a popular menu item that showcases the craftsmanship of the chefs. The various Japanese dishes pair well with rare sake and Japanese whisky.
The restaurant's interior, featuring a casual design with abundant use of wood, offers a comfortable atmosphere. At the counter seats, guests can watch the cooking process right in front of them. The savory aroma of grilled yakitori fills the air, allowing guests to enjoy the time until the dishes are ready. In addition to tables for 3 and 4 people, there are private rooms available for 8 to 12 people (a usage fee is required for private rooms). The restaurant's interior, featuring a casual design with abundant use of wood, offers a comfortable atmosphere. At the counter seats, guests can watch the cooking process right in front of them. The savory aroma of grilled yakitori fills the air, allowing guests to enjoy the time until the dishes are ready. In addition to tables for 3 and 4 people, there are private rooms available for 8 to 12 people (a usage fee is required for private rooms).
Yakitori Kappou Shouchan Kichijoji-bettei
Open: [Tuesday - Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Saturday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:15 pm), [Sunday] Dinner 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:15 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from the South Exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line
Address: B1F, Yayoi Bldg., 1-8-11, Kichijoji-Minami-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from the South Exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line
Address: B1F, Yayoi Bldg., 1-8-11, Kichijoji-Minami-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
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2. Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Kichijoji Restaurant
Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Kichijoji, located an 11-minute walk from Kichijoji Station, is a restaurant where one can enjoy Hokkaido's specialty, Jingisukan. Fresh raw lamb is carefully hand-cut one piece at a time. The "shoulder loin" is tender and juicy. The "herb" option, seasoned with rock salt and herbs, offers a refreshing flavor. The restaurant provides explanations on how to grill and eat the dishes, making it comfortable even for beginners.
The restaurant, which has 0 seats, is spacious and can accommodate large groups. In addition to table seating, there are counter seats by the windows where guests can enjoy views of the cityscape. Among the drinks, the restaurant's original "Daikokuya Craft Lager," brewed at a brewery in Hokkaido, is popular. There are also other drinks unique to Hokkaido. In a relaxing atmosphere, guests can enjoy Hokkaido's food culture as if they were visiting the region itself.
Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Kichijoji Branch
Open: [Monday - Thursday] 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [Friday] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [Saturday] 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Sunday] 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) During consecutive holidays, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [National Holidays] 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [From December 26 to January 5] Monday - Sunday: Dinner 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular. Closed from December 31st to January 3rd for the New Year holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Kichijoji Station. / Go through the East zone of Diamond Street; it is on the 2nd floor of the building on the left-hand side at the intersection with Musashi Street.
Address: 2F, Kichijoji Alpha Bldg., 1-2-7, Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular. Closed from December 31st to January 3rd for the New Year holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Kichijoji Station. / Go through the East zone of Diamond Street; it is on the 2nd floor of the building on the left-hand side at the intersection with Musashi Street.
Address: 2F, Kichijoji Alpha Bldg., 1-2-7, Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
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3. Kisose Soba Kashiwaya
Located just a short walk from Mitaka Station, Kisose Soba Kashiwaya is a soba restaurant established in 1930. The ingredients used are carefully selected from all over Japan, including soba flour from Hokkaido, bonito flakes made from bonito caught around Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, and soy sauce from Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture. Their handmade soba noodles, made with 80% soba flour, and the harmony with premium Harbury duck meat can be enjoyed in the recommended dish, "Kamo Seiro Soba". The restaurant also offers a variety of seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients.
The interior of the restaurant features a calm and refined Japanese modern space where guests can relax comfortably. On the walls with sophisticated decor, carefully selected local sake and shochu are beautifully displayed. In addition to spacious table seating, there are private rooms where guests can enjoy their meals without concern for their surroundings. In a softly illuminated space with indirect lighting, why not take your time savoring delicious Japanese cuisine?
Kiyose Soba Kashiwaya
Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed: Irregular. New Year's Day, 2nd Thursday in April and September
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Coral Building 4F, with direct pedestrian access from the south exit of Mitaka station.
Address: 4F Mitaka Coral Bldg., 3-35-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular. New Year's Day, 2nd Thursday in April and September
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Coral Building 4F, with direct pedestrian access from the south exit of Mitaka station.
Address: 4F Mitaka Coral Bldg., 3-35-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo
4. Restaurant Wilbius
Willbius, a small French restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Mitaka Station, offers a condensed red wine flavor and the rich taste of beef in its "Domestic Beef Cheek Simmered in Red Wine." This dish provides a unique texture characteristic of Japanese beef, which is rich in gelatin. The specialty, "Hokkaido Sea Urchin and Carrot Mousse with Consommé Jelly," allows the flavors of the ingredients to melt together in the mouth.
The restaurant, located in a quiet area that hardly seems close to the station, is surrounded by lush greenery with the Tamagawa Josui flowing right in front. The interior has a classical and calm atmosphere, reminiscent of a warm, old-fashioned restaurant. Guests can enjoy authentic French cuisine together with approximately 50 varieties of French wine available at all times.
Restaurant Virbius
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 0:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Last Entry: 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Last Entry: 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from "Mitaka Station" on JR Chuo Line/JR Sobu Line/Narita Express
Address: 1F, Park Familia, 3-3-50,Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from "Mitaka Station" on JR Chuo Line/JR Sobu Line/Narita Express
Address: 1F, Park Familia, 3-3-50,Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo
5. Biancara
Biancara, located just a short walk from Inokashira Park Station, is a wine bar specializing in natural wines. With the desire for it to be used both as a wine bar and a bistro, the restaurant offers a wide variety of food menus featuring seafood and organic vegetables. The "Mediterranean-style marinated octopus and shallots" pairs exceptionally well with refreshing natural wine.
When one opens the warm wooden door, the interior reveals a cozy and intimate space. A V-shaped counter surrounds the kitchen area, and the walls are lined with wine bottles. These bottles are displayed instead of a wine list, carefully selected and tasted by the owner. From approximately 150 varieties of wine, guests can find their favorite glass.
BIANCARA
Open: [Monday - Weds./Friday/Saturday] Normal hours: 5pm - 12 midnight (last order 11:30pm) Food last order 11pm/Drink last order 11:30pm [Sunday/Public Holidays] Normal hours: 3pm - 9pm (last order 9pm) Food last order 8:30pm/Drink last order 9pm
Closed: Tuesdays
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Get off Kichijioji Station on the JR Chuo Soubu Line and walk through Inokashira Park on the lakeside right to Inokashira Station. It is located here.
Address: 3-31-1 Inokashira, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo
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Closed: Tuesdays
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Get off Kichijioji Station on the JR Chuo Soubu Line and walk through Inokashira Park on the lakeside right to Inokashira Station. It is located here.
Address: 3-31-1 Inokashira, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo
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6.Baby Chicken
Located a 5-minute walk from Mitaka Station, BabyChicken is a dining bar that offers dishes from various Asian countries such as Korea and India. It focuses on spices and seasoning to faithfully reproduce authentic local flavors. The "Yangnyeom Chicken," made with chicken thigh and wings, is marinated in an original marinade and fried with a special karaage flour and cornflakes. Located a 5-minute walk from Mitaka Station, BabyChicken is a dining bar that offers dishes from various Asian countries such as Korea and India. It focuses on spices and seasoning to faithfully reproduce authentic local flavors. The "Yangnyeom Chicken," made with chicken thigh and wings, is marinated in an original marinade and fried with a special karaage flour and cornflakes.
Inside the restaurant, the restaurant features rows of liquor bottles and glowing neon lights rows of liquor bottles and glowing neon lights, creating a stylish stylish atmosphere. In addition to comfortable table seating, there is also a counter where customers can casually stand and drink. Guests can enjoy a fun time while drinking a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine. The restaurant is open continuously from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., making it suitable for lunch or as a café. atmosphere. In addition to comfortable table seating, there is also a counter where customers can casually stand and drink. Guests can enjoy a fun time while drinking a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine. The restaurant is open continuously from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., making it suitable for lunch or as a café.
Baby Chicken
Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: It is open all seven days a week.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
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Address: 2F Mitaka Center Building, 3-28-23 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo Map
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Closed: It is open all seven days a week.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
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Address: 2F Mitaka Center Building, 3-28-23 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo Map
7. Yakiniku and Korean Cuisine Ondolpan
Ondolpan, a yakiniku and Korean restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Mitaka Station, offers Korean cuisine that is good for beauty and health. The "Thick-Cut Samgyeopsal Set," which features vitamin-rich pork belly eaten together with vegetables such as perilla leaves, garlic, and kimchi, is a dish that includes medicinal food elements. The "Tongue Flower in Full Bloom," thinly sliced tongue arranged to resemble a flower, is also recommended.
The restaurant name Ondolpan means "warm room" in Korean. As the name suggests, the natural-taste interior is enveloped in a warm atmosphere. Guests can enjoy healthy dishes while relaxing naturally. The atmosphere is homey and welcoming, making it easy to visit even with children. Inside the restaurant, they sell instant Korean food products, including samgyetang.
Yakiniku Korean Cuisine Ondolpan
Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 10:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (last order 2:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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Address: Hamanaka Building B1, 3-20-7 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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Address: Hamanaka Building B1, 3-20-7 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo Map
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8. Sushi Taka
Sushi Taka, located a 5-minute walk from Mitaka Station, is a sushi restaurant that is particular about price, ingredients, and service. The head chef goes to the market every morning to carefully select and procure fresh ingredients. Especially, the carefully selected "tuna" offers different tastes and textures depending on the part. The "tempura," made with fresh sushi toppings just delivered from the fishing grounds, is a dish that pairs well with Japanese sake.
The restaurant's Japanese modern interior is clean and offers a relaxing atmosphere. The eight-seat counter made of cypress wood exudes luxury and provides a special spot where guests can watch the chef prepare dishes right in front of them. At the back of the restaurant, there are two tables seating four people each, suitable for groups of friends or families. It is a sushi restaurant where customers can enjoy both conversation and meals. The restaurant's Japanese modern interior is clean and offers a relaxing atmosphere. The eight-seat counter made of cypress wood exudes luxury and provides a special spot where guests can watch the chef prepare dishes right in front of them. At the back of the restaurant, there are two tables seating four people each, suitable for groups of friends or families. It is a sushi restaurant where customers can enjoy both conversation and meals.
Sushi Taka
Open: [Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] Lunch 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (last order 4:00 pm)[Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: If Monday is a public holiday, the store will be closed.
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
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Address: Green Parco 201, 3-32-4 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo Map
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Closed: If Monday is a public holiday, the store will be closed.
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
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Address: Green Parco 201, 3-32-4 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo Map
9. Italian TORETATE Kitchen in the middle of the fields
TORETATE Kitchen, an Italian restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Mitaka Station, is a healthy Italian restaurant situated in the middle of a field. It offers dishes made with fresh Musashino vegetables harvested in season. The restaurant's specialty, "TORETATE's famous! 'Ortonara' Soup Spaghetti," is spaghetti in tomato sauce containing more than 10 kinds of vegetables. It provides a rich flavor while being healthy.
The interior is a stylish space illuminated by indirect lighting and spotlights. The decor effectively uses plants, wine bottles, and paintings, creating a warm atmosphere within an urban setting. The restaurant has both counter seats and table seats, allowing guests to choose according to the occasion.
Italian in the field TORETATE Kitchen
Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (last order 2:30 pm)
Closed: We will be closed from December 31st to January 4th.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
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Address: Argent Building B1F, 3-23-12 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo Map
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Closed: We will be closed from December 31st to January 4th.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
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Address: Argent Building B1F, 3-23-12 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo Map
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10. ESOLA Kichijoji Ekimae Restaurant
ESOLA Kichijoji Ekimae, located a 2-minute walk from Kichijoji Station, is a wine bar restaurant offering a buffet-style wine service. Guests can enjoy as much as they like from approximately 100 varieties of wine available at all times, including red, white, and sparkling wines. The restaurant offers 22 types of homemade kiln-baked pizzas, with the "proud Margherita" being especially popular.
The stylish interior with brick-patterned walls, wooden plank floors, and lamp-like lighting offers a relaxed and calm atmosphere. In addition to table seating, there are also sofa seats. If someone is celebrating an anniversary or birthday during their trip, how about a surprise party? The staff will provide full support. This restaurant is a place where wonderful travel memories can be made. The stylish interior with brick-patterned walls, wooden plank floors, and lamp-like lighting offers a relaxed and calm atmosphere. In addition to table seating, there are also sofa seats. If someone is celebrating an anniversary or birthday during their trip, how about a surprise party? The staff will provide full support. This restaurant is a place where wonderful travel memories can be made.
ESOLA Kichijoji station square restaurant
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
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Address: Kichijoji Tokyu Inn B1F, 1-6-3 Kichijoji Minamimachi, Musashino City, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
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Address: Kichijoji Tokyu Inn B1F, 1-6-3 Kichijoji Minamimachi, Musashino City, Tokyo Map
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