You can get to the East Exit ticket gates from the stairs on the Nishiogikubo side of the platform at JR Kichijoji Station. The East Exit ticket gates connect to Atre East Building, where you'll find a Tully's Coffee, Book First, and Seijo Ishii.
And, there are places to rest with seats near the ticket gates of Atre East Building.
▼ Benches on the 2nd floor of Atre East Building
▼ Benches on the 1st floor of Atre East Building
■ Atre East Building 2F, in front of the East Exit ticket gates, before the currency exchange
Comfort level: ★★★☆☆
Two 2-seater wooden benches
Convenient for meeting up as it is close to the ticket gates.
■ Atre East Building 1F, near Seijo Ishii and the Atre entrance/exit
Comfort level: ★★★☆☆
Many wooden benches and chairs, about 20 people
Although there is a lot of foot traffic, it is less crowded than the central ticket gates.
The main ticket gates at Kichijoji Station are the central ticket gates, so the east side is generally less crowded.
Therefore, the benches on the 2nd floor are easy to use for meeting up, and the 1st floor is suitable for taking a break because it has many seats.
Especially the wooden benches on the 1st floor have a great atmosphere, making them perfect for a break near Kichijoji Station.
How about using it while shopping at Atre Kichijoji or as a resting place with seats near Kichijoji Station?
Update Information
▼ I checked the congestion of the seating areas on March 21, 2018.
【Congestion check】
Holiday, around 11:00 AM, snowy weather.The 2-seater benches on the 2nd floor were not in use.
The 1st floor was about 70% full!
By the way, Tully's on the 2nd floor was almost full.【Kichijoji Station】Atre East Building (JR East Exit Ticket Gate) https://t.co/ZPNPyD3P78
— Search for resting places with seats (@sitdownplace) March 21, 2018