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Kichijōji-honchō

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About Kichijōji-honchō

Kichijōji-honchō works well as a base: 11km from Shinjuku.

Kichijōji-honchō is a town located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 11,551, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kichijōji-honchō sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kichijōji-honchō to your route.

About Kichijōji-honchō

Kichijōji (吉祥寺) is a neighborhood in the city of Musashino in Western Tokyo, Japan. It is centered on a compact commercial area to the north and south of Kichijōji Station, with a full range of shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee houses. The area is a popular center for shopping and leisure in the Tokyo metropolitan

Read more area due in part to its close proximity to Inokashira Park and Inokashira Park Zoo. Kichijōji has been voted the number 1 place in Japan that Japanese would like to live every year since the 1990s according to polls by the magazine CNN GO. Kichijōji Station is served by the Chūō Line which runs to Tokyo Central Station in around 30 minutes, the Chūō–Sōbu Line, a Tozai Line through service and is also a terminus of the Keiō Inokashira Line, which takes passengers as far as Shibuya in around 20 minutes on the express service.

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Where is Kichijōji-honchō located?

Kichijōji-honchō is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7056 latitude, 139.5769 longitude.

What is the population of Kichijōji-honchō?

Kichijōji-honchō has a population of approximately 11,551 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
11,551
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Tokyo
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.7056, 139.5769

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Kichijōji-honchō

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Shinjuku

Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.

11 km · about 20 min drive

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Shibuya Crossing

The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where thousands of people cross simultaneously from all directions at this iconic Tokyo intersection.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Meiji Shrine

A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.

12 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Tokyo

Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Tokyo Imperial Palace

The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.

16 km · about 20 min drive

museum

teamLab Borderless Tokyo

An immersive digital art museum where interactive, boundary-less artworks flow from room to room in a mesmerizing sensory experience.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Tokyo Tower

Red-and-white communications tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, an enduring symbol of post-war Japan.

16 km · about 20 min drive

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Tokyo National Museum

Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Kichijōji-honchō

  • 38 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.
  • 45 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
  • 73 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
  • 74 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
  • 75 kmMount Taikan ViewpointThe summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
  • 77 kmLake Kawaguchi ViewpointA lakeside viewpoint where Mount Fuji reflects perfectly in still waters, especially stunning during autumn foliage and cherry blossom seasons.

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