Kichijōji facts for kids
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Kichijōji is a lively neighborhood in Musashino, a city within Tokyo, Japan. It's known for its many cool shops, tasty restaurants, and fun cafes. This area is super popular with young people and families.
You can easily get there by train. Kichijōji Station connects to major lines like the Chūō Line, which goes to central Tokyo in about 30 minutes. It's also the end stop for the Keiō Inokashira Line, which takes you to Shibuya, another famous shopping area in Tokyo.
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Explore Kichijōji's Shopping Fun
Kichijōji has a fantastic shopping district. It's built around a covered street called Sun Road. This street starts north of Kichijōji Station. It's a very clean and organized area. You'll find all sorts of shops, places to eat, and entertainment here.
Temples and Shrines to Discover
As you walk along Sun Road, you'll find interesting places. Halfway up is a Buddhist temple called Gessō-ji. It even has a graveyard. At the very end of Sun Road, there are Shinto shrines. Sometimes, these shrines host fun festivals. At these festivals, you can try to fish for goldfish, enjoy sweet treats, and taste traditional Japanese dishes.
Home to Anime and Manga Creators
Did you know that Kichijōji is a hub for creative companies? The headquarters for anime and manga companies like Coamix and Bee Train are located here. Even the famous Studio Ghibli, which made movies like My Neighbor Totoro, used to be in Kichijōji.
Enjoy Nature at Inokashira Park
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One of the biggest reasons Kichijōji is so popular is Inokashira Park. This park is almost always full of people enjoying themselves. It also has a zoo, which is great for a family day out. The park is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature right in the city.
Why Kichijōji is a Favorite Place
Kichijōji is one of the most popular areas for young people to spend their weekends. It has one of Tokyo's most varied and complete shopping areas. Plus, it has the beautiful Inokashira Park. In fact, polls by the magazine CNN GO have shown that Kichijōji has been voted the number one place where people in Japan wish they could live, every year since the 1990s!
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Sun Road
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Kichijōji Station (in back). A pink Moo-bus, a Musashino city bus, waits for passengers.
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The Temple in Inokashira park
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Entrance to Inokashira Park
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Cherry blossoms in Inokashira park
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White Temple Gates in a busy shopping town at the opposite side of Kichijoji station to Inokashira Park
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Kichijoji's gold and platinum plated Mikoshi
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Cherry blossoms during Hanami
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Big band giving a concert just outside a department store in the middle of the shopping district Kichijoji
