[$89 Tokyo Stay] Why Everyone Loves This Trendy Hotel & Exploring Retro Alley Izakayas 🍺

[$89 Tokyo Stay] Why Everyone Loves This Trendy Hotel & Exploring Retro Alley Izakayas 🍺

Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu is just a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station’s North Exit — served by JR Chuo Line, Sobu Line, and Keio Inokashira Line. Rebranded under Tokyu Hotels in 2023, this sleek urban hotel greets you with a dramatic 15-meter-high atrium the moment you step into the lobby. Shinjuku is 15 minutes away, and Shibuya is just 15 minutes by express train — ideal for exploring Tokyo’s best neighborhoods.

Rooms start at 15㎡ for a Standard Double across 14 room types. Every room is equipped with a humidifying air purifier, keeping the space clean and comfortable throughout your stay. The rooms are arranged in a U-shape around the atrium, giving the hotel a quietly grand, open feel. Rates from approximately ¥13,900 per night (room only).

The basement level is home to a legendary bowling center that’s been part of Kichijoji since 1962 — fully renovated in 2022. On the 6th floor, the Active Room gym is open from 6:00 to 22:00 and even has a sparkling water dispenser. A co-working space on the 3rd floor adds to the hotel’s work-friendly setup. The hotel’s Green Coin & Green Card eco program rewards guests who opt out of daily room cleaning — a thoughtful touch.

Breakfast is served buffet-style at “LOUNGE & DINING SORAE” from 6:30 to 10:00. After breakfast, the Harmonica Yokocho retro alley, Iseya’s legendary yakitori, Inokashira Park, and Musashino Hachimangu Shrine are all within easy walking distance. A great base for exploring Kichijoji at a comfortable pace.

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🍽️ Featured Gourmet & Spots
Harmonica Yokocho (Retro alley packed with cozy izakayas & bars)
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Duck Beer Hall (Casual beer hall with fish & chips, pizza & more)
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Iseya Koen-ten (Iconic yakitori restaurant with decades of history)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SnmE1jYWiSrFxAU98

Inokashira Park (Beloved city park with boating, a zoo & cherry blossoms)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/88pW7tdVnA23iyNE8
Musashino Hachimangu Shrine (Historic Shinto shrine tucked near Kichijoji)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7LXenMnS45psirwVA

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Opening
1:12 Hotel exterior & entrance
1:39 Check-in (2F front desk)
2:04 15m-high atrium
3:59 Guest room (Standard Double, 15㎡)
9:11 Bathroom
10:30 Green Coin system
13:14 Active Room (6F gym)
15:33 Bowling center (B1F)
16:16 Harmonica Yokocho
16:47 Duck Beer Hall
18:04 Iseya Koen-ten (yakitori)
19:31 Breakfast buffet (SORAE)
25:23 Inokashira Park
26:46 Musashino Hachimangu Shrine
30:59 Ending

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