Musashino, Nishitōkyō

Name: Musashino
Address: Nishitōkyō, Japan

#11 among attractions in Nishitōkyō

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Musashino is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 147,492 in 77,779 households, and a population density of 13,000 persons per km². The total area of the city is 10.98 square kilometres. Based on the 2015 Kanto Ranking, Musashino was the fifth most desirable place to live in Central Japan. ()

Local name: 武蔵野市 Area: 4.24 mi²Coordinates: 35°42'22"N, 139°33'50"E

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武蔵野 (wu zang ye)Nishitōkyō Japan

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Musashino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Inokashira Park Zoo, Ghibli Museum, Musashino Central Park, Coral Mitaka.

0.5 miSE
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
Inokashira Park Zoo, Nishitōkyō
14 min walk • Nestled within the charming city of Nishitōkyō, Japan, Inokashira Park Zoo stands as a delightful destination for nature lovers and families alike. This serene urban oasis, which opened its gates in 1942, is not only a zoo but a verdant park with a rich history.
0.8 miSE
Famed animation studio's museum
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
20 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Mitaka, Japan, the Ghibli Museum is a magical portal to the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli, one of Japan's foremost animation studios. Known for its enchanting animated films like "My Neighbor Totoro," "Spirited Away," and "Princess...
0.9 miN
Park
Musashino Central Park, Nishitōkyō
24 min walk • Musashino Central Park is a public park in the Yahata-cho region of the city of Musashino in Tokyo, Japan.
~1800 ftSW
35°42'6"N • 139°33'40"E
Coral Mitaka, Mitaka
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miSE
Urban green space with boating and a zoo
Inokashira Park, Tokyo
17 min walk • Inokashira Park is a park which straddles Musashino and Mitaka in western Tokyo, Japan. Inokashira Pond and the Kanda River water source, established during the Edo period, are the primary sources of the Kanda River. The land was given to Tokyo in 1913.
0.8 miE
Area
Kichijoji, Nishitōkyō
21 min walk • Kichijōji is a neighborhood in the city of Musashino in Tokyo, Japan. It is centered on a compact but very popular commercial area to the north of its train station and to the south a little, with a full range of shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee houses.
0.6 miNE
Architecture, Universities and schools
Seikei University, Nishitōkyō
17 min walk • Seikei University is a private university in the Kichijōji area of the city of Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. Its name derives from a passage in the Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian.
1 miW
Universities and schools
Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Nishitōkyō
26 min walk • Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, NVLU in short, is a private university in Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded 1881, and it was chartered as a university in 1949.
0.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium, Tokyo
21 min walk • Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics events. This stadium's capacity is 5,000 people.

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Which popular attractions are close to Musashino?

Nearby attractions include Inokashira Park Zoo, Nishitōkyō (14 min walk), Seikei University, Nishitōkyō (17 min walk), Inokashira Park, Tokyo (17 min walk), Ghibli Museum, Mitaka (20 min walk).

How to get to Musashino by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musashino:

Bus

Yokogawa iriguchi • Lines: 鷹01 (5 min walk)
武蔵野警察署前 • Lines: 鷹01 (5 min walk)

Train

Mitaka (8 min walk)
Kichijoji (25 min walk)