Hachiōji, Japan
八王子市
Hachiōji is a town of 579,355 people in Tokyo, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Hachiōji
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 335 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 22 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Azabu University, Hitotsubashi University, Hachioji Yume Art Museum and Funada Stone Age Site.
Weather in Hachiōji
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About Hachiōji
Hachiōji (八王子市, Hachiōji-shi) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 31 March 2021, the city has an estimated population of 561,344, and a population density of 3,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 186.38 km2 (71.96 sq mi). It is the most populous city in Tokyo outside of the special wards.
From the Wikipedia article Hachiōji (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Hachiōji on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do22
Azabu University
School · 10.7 km
Higher education institution in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Hitotsubashi University
School · 11.7 km
National university in Kunitachi, Tokyo, Japan
Jissen Women's University
School · 6.2 km
Japanese women's university
Keisen University
School · 11.4 km
Private women's college in Tokyo, Japan
Kunitachi College of Music
School · 11.6 km
Private University in Tokyo
Musashino Art University
School · 13.6 km
University in Kodaira, western Tokyo
Nihon Bunka University
School · 2.8 km
Private university in Tokyo, Japan
10 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks25
Funada Stone Age Site
Monument and historic site · 2.3 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Kawajiri Stone Age Site
Monument and historic site · 7.5 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Kyōdo-no-Mori
Museum · 13.5 km
Open-air folk museum in Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan
National Institute of Polar Research
Museum · 9.9 km
Japanese research institute for Antarctica
Nishiakiru Stone Age Dwelling Site
Monument and historic site · 7.8 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Suwarashi Stone Age Site
Monument and historic site · 11.0 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Tabata Site
Monument and historic site · 7.1 km
Archaeological site in Machida, Tokyo, Japan Japan
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
Noyamakita-Rokudōyama Park
Park · 13.2 km
Public park in Tokyo, Japan
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes335
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らーめん 尾又家
Restaurant · Noodle · 1.7 km
内藤落合ビル 1F, 八王子市
Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
323 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Hachiōji was part of ancient Musashi Province. It has been an important junction point and post town along the Kōshū Kaidō, the main road that connected the historical Edo (today's Tokyo) with western Japan. Hachiōji Castle was built during the Sengoku period in 1584 by Hōjō Ujiteru, but was destroyed in 1590 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the Edo period, the area was tenryō controlled directly by the Tokugawa shogunate. In the post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of July 22, 1878, the area became part of Minamitama District in Kanagawa Prefecture. The town of Hachiōji was created on April 1, 1889, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. Minamitama District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on April 1, 1893. Hachiōji gained city status on September 1, 1917.
During the 1964 Summer Olympics, the city was host to the cycling events. The Hachioji Velodrome was used for the events.
Hachiōji became a Core city on April 1, 2015, with increased local autonomy.
From the History section of Hachiōji on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship46
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare58
Map of Hachiōji
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yokota Air Base (OKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 km away.
- Aihara 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Sagamihara 12 km southwest, about 12 min by car
- Kokubunji 15 km east, about 15 min by car
- Ōme 16 km northwest, about 16 min by car
- Machida 17 km southeast, about 17 min by car
- Zama 20 km south, about 20 min by car
- Tokorozawa 21 km northeast, about 21 min by car
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi 21 km east, about 21 min by car
- Musashino 22 km east, about 22 min by car
- Yamato 23 km southeast, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hachioji (27980514509), Raita Futo, CC BY 2.0
- 4 Chome Daimachi, Hachiōji-shi, Tōkyō-to 193-0931, Japan - panoramio, 運転太郎, CC BY 3.0
- 3 Chome Daimachi, Hachiōji-shi, Tōkyō-to 193-0931, Japan - panoramio, 運転太郎, CC BY 3.0
- 4 Chome Daimachi, Hachiōji-shi, Tōkyō-to 193-0931, Japan - panoramio (1), 運転太郎, CC BY 3.0
- Azabu University, Abasaa, Public domain
- Kanematsu auditorium, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jissen Women's University Osakaue Campus02, Jinn0306, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kunitachiondai2, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musashino Art University, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nihon Bunka University, Abasaa, Public domain
- 崇貞館入口付近, faso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Soka University Founders Hall, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 川尻遺跡（縄文遺跡）, Hot amigo, CC BY 4.0
- Kyodo no Mori Historic Buildings, Bryanmackinnon, Public domain
- National Institute of Japanese Literature, Tamago915 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 田端遺跡, 多摩に暇人, CC BY 3.0
- TokyoFujiArtMuseum2, Tanuki32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naganuma Park, 多摩に暇人 が撮影, CC BY 3.0
- Satoyamaminkah, four horsemen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Showa Commemorative National Government Park 1, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tama-zoo, Dddeco at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keio Plaza Hotel -01, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ryohoji Temple, 103momo ( talk · contribs ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shinshoin3, 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 八幡八雲神社 拝殿, Towacoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hachioji Yume Art Museum, Abasaa, Public domain
- Sokakuin Temple, 103momo ( talk · contribs ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kouenji3, 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 本立寺本堂, 小池 隆, CC BY 3.0
- Hachioji City Children's Museum of Science, Abasaa, Public domain
- Taga jinja 2019a3, 江戸村のとくぞう, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daigi-ji (Hachioji), Abasaa, Public domain
- 福傳寺門前, 小池 隆, CC BY 4.0
- Itoen Kagurazaka building, Mochizuki1018, CC BY 4.0
- 信松院本堂, 小池 隆, CC BY 3.0
- 八王子市芸術文化会館 いちょうホール南側, 散歩, Public domain
- Zenryu-ji, Hachioji main hall, 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meisei University Hino Campus, Abasaa, Public domain
- Siraumegakuen, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Suara Site exterior, MChew, CC BY-SA 4.0
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