Kokubunji, Japan
国分寺市
Kokubunji is a town of 129,242 people in Tokyo, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Kokubunji
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 107 parks and trails, 213 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Asia University, Hitotsubashi University, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum.
Weather in Kokubunji
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Kokubunji
Kokubunji (国分寺市, Kokubunji-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [kò̞.kɯ̈́.bɯ̈́ɲ̟́.ɟ̟͡ʑí(.ɕì)]) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 126,791, and a population density of 11,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 11.46 square kilometres (4.42 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Kokubunji, Tokyo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kokubunji on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do14
Hitotsubashi University
School · 2.9 km
National university in Kunitachi, Tokyo, Japan
International Christian University
School · 5.1 km
University in Tokyo
Japan Lutheran College
School · 5.6 km
Private university in Tokyo, Japan
Musashino Art University
School · 3.7 km
University in Kodaira, western Tokyo
Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
School · 6.5 km
Private university in Tokyo
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
School · 2.0 km
Universities and colleges in Tokyo
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
School · 5.0 km
Universities and colleges in Tokyo
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks45
Kodaira Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum
Museum · 1.8 km
Art museum in Tokyo, Japan
Kyōdo-no-Mori
Museum · 5.1 km
Open-air folk museum in Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan
National Institute of Polar Research
Museum · 6.1 km
Japanese research institute for Antarctica
Suzuki Site
Monument and historic site · 2.6 km
Archaeological site in Kodaira, Japan
100th Anniversary of the Designation of the Musashi Kokubunji Temple Ruins as a Historic Site
Monument and historic site · 1.0 km
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds107
95 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes213
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Doutor Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 km
29, 府中市
Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 07:30-20:00; Su,PH 08:00-20:00
JACK IN THE DONUTS
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Donut · 0.9 km
改札内、中央線上り新宿方面ホーム上
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su,PH 09:00-20:00
201 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Kokubunji was part of ancient Musashi Province, and was the site of the Nara period Provincial temple of that province. In the post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of 1878, the area became part of Kitatama District in Kanagawa Prefecture. The village of Kokubunji was created on April 1, 1889, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. Kitatama District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on April 1, 1893. Kokubunji was elevated to town status in 1940, and to city status on November 3, 1964.
From the History section of Kokubunji, Tokyo on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship24
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare41
Map of Kokubunji
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Getting there and nearby towns
Yokota Air Base (OKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 km away.
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
- Musashino 8 km east, about 8 min by car
- Tokorozawa 11 km north, about 11 min by car
- Aihara 18 km southwest, about 18 min by car
- Machida 18 km south, about 18 min by car
- Tokyo 20 km east, about 20 min by car
- Ōme 23 km northwest, about 23 min by car
- Sagamihara 26 km southwest, about 26 min by car
- Yamato 26 km south, about 26 min by car
- Zama 25 km south, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- Kokubunji City Hall 2025, Nishifutsu, CC0
- Kokubunji station-2009.1.14 3, Syohei Arai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kokubunji station-2009.1.14 2, Syohei Arai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kokubunji station-2009.1.14 1, Syohei Arai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kokubunji City Bicycle Parking Lot Slope 20210514 222502, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KOKUBUNJI20191020 115930, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KOKUBUNJI20191020 115933, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KOKUBUNJI20191020 115931, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KOKUBUNJI20191020 115805, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KOKUBUNJI20191020 115929, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asia-University-Japan, The original uploader was Itasan at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kanematsu auditorium, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ルーテル学院チャペル外観, ルーテル学院大学, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musashino Art University, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jyuuitikusanuniv, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyokeizaiuniv, Original uploader was Hykw-a4 at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 東京外国語大学 - panoramio (16), kanesue, CC BY 3.0
- Tsudajukuuniv, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Fumiya Fujihara, CC BY 2.0
- Kyodo no Mori Historic Buildings, Bryanmackinnon, Public domain
- National Institute of Japanese Literature, Tamago915 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Suzuki Remains Museum, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fuchunomorikoen, っ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koganei-Park, Itasan, CC BY 3.0
- Musashinonomori Park 2, っ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Main Hall, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kodaira Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum front, Calton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tonogayato1, Irina Gelbukh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyo-Gakugei-univ, Ans~jawiki at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Library exterior ac (2), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokyo metropolitan Tama synthesis medical center-20100929, Rsa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyo Metropolitan Neurological Hospital, Waka77, CC0
- Musashi-kokubunji hondou, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Shou-hondo, S.adnoH, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kokubunji Kumano Shrine, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nukuijinja, KOYANO,Daisuke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inari Jinja (Josuihoncho, Kodaira), Abasaa, Public domain
- Daisen-ji (Kodaira), Abasaa, Public domain
- Siraumegakuen, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Wiiii, CC0
- Itoen Kagurazaka building, Mochizuki1018, CC BY 4.0
- Tofuku-ji, Kokubunji 202511-1, 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fureai Sewerage Museum, photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X, CC BY-SA 4.0
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