Kitaro Chaya

In short

Kitaro Chaya is a shop where you can enjoy the world of "GeGeGe no Kitaro." The shop previously located along the approach to Jindai-ji Temple closed in August 2024 and moved in November 2024 to the Tenjin-dori Shopping Street in front of Chofu Station. It is said to be the street that the author, Mizuki Shigeru, walked every day to commute to his studio.

• ​Mizuki Works Merchandise​​: Character goods from Mizuki's works, such as "GeGeGe no Kitaro" and "Kappa no Sanpei," line the shelves.
• ​Life-size Kitaro and Nezumi-Otoko​​: You can take commemorative photos with the figures inside the shop.
• ​Tearoom Across the Street​​: At the tearoom directly across the street, you can enjoy yokai-themed sweets inspired by the characters.

History and Highlights

​Kitaro Chaya​ is a shop where you can enjoy the world of "GeGeGe no Kitaro." The author, Mizuki Shigeru, lived in Chofu City for more than 50 years and created many works here.

The shop was located along the approach to Jindai-ji Temple for a long time. Due to the aging of the building, it closed on August 4, 2024, and newly reopened on November 20, 2024, after moving to the Tenjin-dori Shopping Street in Chofu City. The Tenjin-dori Shopping Street lies along the way from Mizuki Shigeru's home in Fujimi-cho to his studio in front of Chofu Station. It is said that Mizuki Shigeru walked this street every day.

On August 23, 2025, the tearoom "Kitaro Chaya Hanare" opened. It is located across the street from the main shop. It is a tearoom where you can enjoy the world of Mizuki's manga in a Showa-retro atmosphere.

Tips for Viewing and Experiences

• ​Mizuki Works Merchandise​​: The shop features character goods from Mizuki's works, including "GeGeGe no Kitaro" and "Kappa no Sanpei." There are colorful stationery items and tenugui hand towels with yokai motifs, enjoyable for both adults and children. Kitaro's signature "chanchanko" vest is also available.
• ​Life-size Kitaro and Nezumi-Otoko​​: Life-size figures of Kitaro and Nezumi-Otoko are inside the shop. Be sure to take a commemorative photo with them.
• ​Takeout and Tearoom​​: At the in-store stand, you can enjoy takeout items such as soft-serve ice cream and steamed buns. At the tearoom across the street, you can enjoy yokai-themed sweets inspired by the familiar characters from "GeGeGe no Kitaro."

Strolling Tips

The shop is located on Tenjin-dori in front of Chofu Station on the Keio Line. After leaving the shop, try walking north along Tenjin-dori. Across the Koshu-kaido avenue, you will find Fuda Tenjin-sha Shrine, which is said to lead to the "GeGeGe Forest." It is approximately 310 meters straight north from the shop.

Nearby is "Kitaro Hiroba," a park featuring play equipment and sculptures of yokai and characters from Mizuki's works. Bronze statues of yokai are located throughout the town, making them great photo spots.

The previous shop that was along the approach to Jindai-ji Temple is closed. Jindai-ji Temple is located approximately 1.6 km in a straight line north-northeast from the shop. It takes about 15 minutes by bus bound for "Jindai-ji" from Chofu Station.