Kichijoji, Nishitōkyō

Name: Kichijoji
Address: Nishitōkyō, Japan

#13 among attractions in Nishitōkyō

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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. The area is a popular place centre for shopping and leisure in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is also home to Inokashira Park and its zoo. ()

Local name: 吉祥寺 Coordinates: 35°42'11"N, 139°34'41"E

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武蔵野 (wu zang ye)Nishitōkyō Japan

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Day trips

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

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

0.4 miW
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
Inokashira Park Zoo, Nishitōkyō
11 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.
0.7 miSW
Famed animation studio's museum
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
17 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...
1.6 miNW
Park
Musashino Central Park, Nishitōkyō
40 min walk • Musashino Central Park is a public park in the Yahata-cho region of the city of Musashino in Tokyo, Japan.
1 miW
35°42'6"N • 139°33'40"E
Coral Mitaka, Mitaka
25 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miSW
Urban green space with boating and a zoo
Inokashira Park, Tokyo
14 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 miW
City, Area
Musashino, Nishitōkyō
21 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNW
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.
0.9 miNE
Universities and schools
Tokyo Woman's Christian University, Nishitōkyō
23 min walk • Tokyo Woman's Christian University, often abbreviated to TWCU or Tonjo, is a university in Tokyo, Japan.
1.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Kugayama, Nishitōkyō
42 min walk • Kugayama is a neighbourhood of Tokyo in Suginami ward, west of Shinjuku in Japan. Kugayama is a residential community located along the Keiō Inokashira Line. It is served by local and express trains. The surrounding stations are Fujimigaoka and Mitakadai.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium, Tokyo
29 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 Kichijoji?

Nearby attractions include Inokashira Park Zoo, Nishitōkyō (11 min walk), Inokashira Park, Tokyo (14 min walk), Ghibli Museum, Mitaka (17 min walk), Seikei University, Nishitōkyō (17 min walk).

How to get to Kichijoji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kichijoji:

Bus

Kichijoji Sta. • Lines: 中36, 宿44 (1 min walk)
吉祥寺駅 • Lines: 中36, 吉01, 吉02, 吉03, 吉04, 吉05, 吉06, 吉11, 吉12, 吉13, 吉14, 宿44 (3 min walk)

Train

Kichijoji (4 min walk)
Inokashira-koen (13 min walk)