Musashino, Japan
武蔵野市
Musashino is a town of 150,149 people in Tokyo, Japan, founded in November 3, 1947.
Why visit Musashino
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 70 parks and trails, 278 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Inokashira Park Zoo, Seikei University, Mitaka Forest Ghibli Museum and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.
Weather in Musashino
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About Musashino
Musashino (武蔵野市, Musashino-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [mɯ̈̀.sä́.ɕí.nó̞(.ɕì)]) is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 147,754 in 78,614 households, and a population density of 13,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 10.98 square kilometres (4.24 sq mi). Based on the 2019 survey by SUUMO, the Kichijoji neighborhood of Musashino was the third most desirable place to live in central Japan.
From the Wikipedia article Musashino, Tokyo (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Musashino on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do19
Seikei University
School · 1.4 km
Private university centered in Tokyo, Japan
International Christian University
School · 3.4 km
University in Tokyo
Japan Lutheran College
School · 3.0 km
Private university in Tokyo, Japan
Japan Women's College of Physical Education
School · 4.2 km
Organization
Sengawa Theater
Cinema and theater · 5.6 km
Municipal theatre in Japan
Shirayuri University
School · 4.5 km
Education organization in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
School · 5.0 km
Universities and colleges in Tokyo
7 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks27
Shitanoya Site
Monument and historic site · 2.2 km
Archaeological site in Tokyo, Japan
Suzuki Site
Monument and historic site · 5.8 km
Archaeological site in Kodaira, Japan
Japanese-style gate of Koyata Iwasaki's Kamakura villa
Monument and historic site · 1.6 km
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds70
Higashikurumeshi Chikurin Park
Park · 5.9 km
Park in Higashikurume, Japan
58 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes278
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Crayon House
Restaurant · Japanese, Asian · 1.6 km
有機食材を95%以上使用した和食中心のオーガニック・ビュッフェ。ヴィーガンやベジタリアン対応メニューが毎日あり、毎月10日・20日・30日はグルテンフリーデーです。
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266 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Musashino was part of ancient Musashi Province. In the post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of July 22, 1878, the area became part of Kitatama District in Kanagawa Prefecture. The village of Musashino was created on April 1, 1889, with the establishment of modern municipalities law. Kitatama District was transferred to the administrative control of Tokyo Metropolis on April 1, 1893. Musashino was elevated to town status in 1928. Nakajima Aircraft Company had an aircraft engine plant in Musashino, which became a target for American bombers in World War II. Musashino was elevated to city status on November 3, 1947.
From the History section of Musashino, Tokyo on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship21
Shopping73
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare79
Map of Musashino
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Getting there and nearby towns
Yokota Air Base (OKO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 km away.
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi 3 km northwest, about 3 min by car
- Tokyo 12 km east, about 12 min by car
- Tokorozawa 13 km northwest, about 13 min by car
- Aihara 25 km southwest, about 25 min by car
- Kawasaki 25 km southeast, about 25 min by car
- Yamato 28 km south, about 28 min by car
- Zama 29 km southwest, about 29 min by car
- Ōme 30 km west, about 30 min by car
- Yokohama 31 km south, about 31 min by car
- Matsudo 32 km east, about 32 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
- Inokashira Park @ Kichijoji (9434338396), Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0
- Musashino policestation, Tokyodesert, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Musashino YS Building, ITA-ATU, CC0
- Musashino-Towers Sky-gate tower, ITA-ATU, CC0
- Cityhouse Musashino, ITA-ATU, CC0
- Musashino Local Public Prosecutors Office, スプリト, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Musashino Summary Court, スプリト, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2 Chome Nakachō, Musashino-shi, Tōkyō-to 180-0006, Japan - panoramio, r18 INO (PACHIMO), CC BY 3.0
- Inokasira-sizen-bunkaen, No machine-readable author provided. Kazubon~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain
- Asia-University-Japan, The original uploader was Itasan at Japanese Wikipedia ., 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
- Nihonjyoshitaiikuuniv, Original uploader was Hykw-a4 at ja.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ariake Campus, Musashino University, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sengawa theater, 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shirayuriwomensuniv, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toho Gakuen, Nyao148, 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
- Entrance of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Fumiya Fujihara, CC BY 2.0
- Shimonoya iseki park, 妖精書士, CC0
- Suginami kaikan suginami animation museum 2009, Kamemaru2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Suzuki Remains Museum, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chikurin Park in Higashikurume-shi (50547377101), Mikhail Kotykhov from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park, Fizzerfung, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jindai Plants Park 2, ITA-ATU, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koganei-Park, Itasan, CC BY 3.0
- Makino Memorial Garden entrance 2013-11-24, Asanagi, CC0
- Musashinonomori Park 2, っ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 武蔵関公園「富士見池」（中之橋から北東ボート乗り場方面）練馬区, Guy-aan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019 Otaguro garden in autumn 4, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nerima Syakujii park sampoji pond, Ribbon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Takaido Park Fujimigaoka Entrance, Mzaki, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jyuuitikusanuniv, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seikei Gakuen Main Building, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hachimandaijinja Mitaka - main torii - Aug 8 2015, Nesnad, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benzaiten Inokashira Park, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kizuki Taisha, 立花左近, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musashino RedCross Hospital 20130503 2, Waka77, Public domain
- Fujimura Girls' Junior and Senior High School, Abasaa, Public domain
- カトリック吉祥寺教会の聖堂入口, Circulation, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NTT History Center of Technologies, ITA-ATU, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yuzo Yamamoto2, 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 三鷹之森吉卜力美術館 (16202559242), Wei-Te Wong from Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nippon Medical School, Nyao148, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Itoen Kagurazaka building, Mochizuki1018, CC BY 4.0
- Onoden Primary school Musashino, ITA-ATU, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musashino 5th Primary School, ITA-ATU, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ghibli Museum, Mitaka - panoramio, Tomi Mäkitalo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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