Directions to Disk Union classical store in Kichijouji - Tokyo

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If you have a bit more of time, Disk Union Kichijouji is wroth visiting. Although smaller than the all-classical store in Ochanomizu, it offers a large choice, often at more interesting prices.

To reach Kichijouji, take the JR Chuou (orange) line which starts from Tokyo station and stops at Kanda, Ochanomizu, Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Nakano, Ogikubo, and Kichijouji. The train cn be bound for Takao, Tachikawa, Ome etc. Be careful that not all trains stop at Kichijouji, the fastest ones go straight to the next station, Mitaka. On the platform you find the indications about the stops, in both Japanese and English.

Kichijouji store is a bit "hidden", so be careful not to get lost but follow the indications below.

Inside the JR Kichijouji station
Photo 1 . Inside the JR Kichijouji station. Take the North Exit (Kita-guchi), shown by the arrow in the photo.


North Exit
Photo 2 . Just outside the North Exit. In front of you, opposite side of the square, you can read a sign, "Sun Road". That's our first landmark. Now turn left.


Outside JR Kichijouji station
Photo 3 . Outside JR Kichijouji station, after turning left from the position in Photo 2 . Go straight.


Towards the "Sun Road Photo 4 . After a few meters you find a crossing. Cross the street, towrd the "Sun Road" you have seen in Photo 2 .


"Sun Road": turn to the left
Photo 5 . Now that you have reached the "Sun Road", take the passage on the left, where you see the black character on yellow field (that means "medicine" in Japanese and indicates a pharmacy).


Inside the "Sun Road"
Photo 6 . The passage on the left whose entrance is in Photo 5 . Walk just a few meters, then take the first narrow street on the right.


The narrow street to take.
Photo 7 . Here is the narrow street you have to take. We are almost arrived.


You already see the "Classical Jazz Audio" mark.
Photo 8 . From the entrance of the narrow street. You already see the "Classical Jazz Audio" mark.


Entrance of Disk Union Kichijouji
Photo 9 . Entrance of Disk Union Kichijouji. Welcome! The classical section is on the third floor (the street-level is counted 1st floor in Japan).