Exploring Tokyo's West Side | Chofu, Kichijōji and Koenji | JAPAN VLOG

The west side of Tokyo has so much to offer - from the hidden charm of Chofu, with its traditional streets and Tokyo’s second-oldest temple, to the trendy and laid-back vibes of Kichijoji and Koenji. We'll explore whimsical shops, cozy cafés, and relaxing sento (Japanese bathhouses) while discovering a more local side of the city. I hope you enjoy! Watch in 4k Captions (auto-translate) available ☕ If you'd like to buy me a coffee https://ko-fi.com/ririregine Date visited: 18th and 21st October 2025 Equipment: Filmed with iPhone 16 Pro Edited with capcut Kraftgeek Tripod https://tinyurl.com/mr7kjdp7 (affliate link) 15% Discount Code: RIRITRAVELS Music from Artlist: Get 2 months free https://artlist.io/referral/b38638ac-... Epidemic Sounds: Free trial https://share.epidemicsound.com/3c6yfc *above are affliate links, if you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you Timeline 01:47 Chofu (Botanical Garden, Jindaiji Temple, Musashino Jindaiji Kiln & pottery painting, soba and Kitaro Chaya) 14:16 Kichijoji (Exploring whimsical shops, tofu donut and 100 year old pottery shop) 21:10 Koenji (Cool coffee shop, local bakery, weather shrine, tempura egg lunch, shops, sento & my favourite cafe) Places mentioned Jindaiji Botanical Gardens https://maps.app.goo.gl/NSoN9pELyj6Ys... Yaoki soba shop https://maps.app.goo.gl/crQTRSq33zech... Kitaro Chaya https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ht1YYRboEKdPB... Tom coffee shop https://maps.app.goo.gl/aXRiYD3RDbKWe... INCredible COFFEE https://maps.app.goo.gl/RcSJRAYZCD4az... オルブロート一番 bakery (local bakery in Koenji) https://maps.app.goo.gl/JyT9oXMoVDSox... Tensuke https://maps.app.goo.gl/hj4n3cUhW5tGh... Kosugiyu https://maps.app.goo.gl/8dKE4X6MPzoWc... #japantraveldiary #tokyovlog #silenttravelvlog