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Kokubunji国分寺市
Spend a half‑day in Kokubunji: 30 min by Chūō Special Rapid from Shinjuku, visit Tonogayato Park and grab a bite near the station.
Kokubunji is a western Tokyo suburb on the JR Chūō Line, reachable in 20 min from Shinjuku. Its main attractions are a few well‑maintained parks and a compact shopping area, making a half‑day visit sufficient for most travellers.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid)
- Airports
- HND · NRT
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kokubunji110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kokubunji, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyKokubunji is a typical Tokyo suburb with low crime; stay aware of train crowding at peak hours.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHND Haneda Airport (JR Keikyu line to Shinagawa, then JR Yamanote to Shinjuku (~45 min total)).
- Getting aroundJR Chūō Line (Special Rapid) stops at Kokubunji; Seibu Kokubunji and Tamako lines terminate here.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBun Bus ridecity‑run community bus¥100 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HND Haneda Airport (JR Keikyu line to Shinagawa, then JR Yamanote to Shinjuku (~45 min total)) · NRT Narita International Airport (Keisei Skyliner to Ueno, then JR Chūō Line to Kokubunji (~1 h 20 min total))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kokubunji: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Chūō Line (Special Rapid) stops at Kokubunji; Seibu Kokubunji and Tamako lines terminate here. The city‑run Bun Bus costs ¥100 and covers six routes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kichijoji
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
JR Chūō Line east, about 10 min
Neighbouring district with shopping and a park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Mets Kokubunji
74 rooms, adjacent to Kokubunji Station; good for a night stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| JR Chūō Special Rapid Shinjuku → Kokubunji (one‑way)1 × ¥540 · check | ¥540 |
| Bun Bus day pass1 × ¥100 · check | ¥100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,160 |
| Trip total≈ ¥23,800 per person per day, bed included | ¥23,800≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bento box | ¥600–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Bun Bus ridecity‑run community bus | ¥100 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last Chūō Special Rapid trains leave around midnight; plan return early.
- Park opening hours may vary in summer; check the official park sites.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Kokubunji国分寺市
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Tokyo (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shinjuku → Kokubunji (JR Chūō Special Rapid): ¥540 (≈ US$4), about 20 min (check)
- Bun Bus single ride: ¥100 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Toilet, please (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kokubunji. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Mets for early train catch.
- Use Bun Bus for local park hops.
Sources
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