Kichijoji Half-Day Plan Inokashira Park and a meerkat cafe, all on foot from one exit

Published 1 October 2026 / Meerkat Cafe googoo, Kichijoji, Tokyo

Kichijoji is a neighbourhood in western Tokyo with a large park, shopping streets and cafes, all close to one station. This page shows a simple half-day route that ends with 30 or 60 minutes with meerkats at googoo.

1. Arrive at Kichijoji Station and use the Park Exit

Kichijoji Station is served by the JR Chuo Line and the Keio Inokashira Line. Leave by the Park Exit (South Exit, 公園口). Both the park and our cafe are on this side.

2. Walk in Inokashira Park

Inokashira Onshi Park is a short walk from the Park Exit. It has a large pond and woodland.

The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, is on the far side of the park. Tickets are sold in advance only (as of October 2026) — see the museum's official website. For park facilities and opening hours, see the park's official page.

3. Meet the meerkats at googoo

googoo is one minute on foot from the Park Exit. We are on the 3rd floor of the Daisho Kichijoji Building, 1-5-4 Kichijoji Minamicho, Musashino-shi.

Meerkats may come close if they choose to. Please let them approach in their own way, and do not pick them up yourself. Staff explain the rules before your time starts.

4. Book in English — no LINE needed

Book on the web in English. No app and no LINE account are required. Weekends and public holidays can be busy, so it helps to check availability first.

More about us: googoo in English / our animal welfare policy.

Questions

How far is googoo from Inokashira Park?
googoo is one minute on foot from the Park Exit (South Exit) of Kichijoji Station. The park is a short walk from the same exit.
Do I need LINE to book?
No. You can book on the web in English. No app and no LINE account are required.
How much time should I plan for the cafe?
Many first-time guests choose 30 minutes (1,650 yen per person) or 60 minutes (3,300 yen per person). Each guest orders one drink (from 550 yen). Prices include tax.
What time is the last entry?
We are open 11:00 to 19:00. Last entry is 18:30 for the 30-minute plan and 18:00 for the 60-minute plan.