2025 Kokubunji Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

This botanical garden, full of poetry and Japanese garden style, brought me a beautiful adventure! 🌸🌿📜 When I stepped into the Manyo Botanical Gardens in Nara, I was mesmerized by its beautiful landscape. This place seems like a freehand poem, with the fragrance of flowers and greenery everywhere. I strolled through the carefully arranged Japanese garden, as if I were in an enchanted dream. 😍🌸🌿📜 Manyo Botanical Gardens is famous for its rich plant species and seasonal changes. I admired a variety of flowers and trees here, from blooming cherry blossoms to lush green maple leaves, each plant showed its own unique beauty. I particularly like cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn. Their colorful, elegant and charming colors make people intoxicated. 🌸🍁🌿 In addition to viewing plants, Manyo Botanical Garden also offers many interactive experiences. I attended a flower arrangement workshop, learned the techniques and art of flower arranging, and left my own creations as beautiful memories. I also participated in a tea ceremony performance, tasted authentic Japanese tea and exquisite wagashi, and felt the elegance and grace of Japanese culture. 🌺🍵🎋 Nara's Manyo Botanical Gardens is a place full of poetry and Japanese garden style. It showcases the beauty of plants and the changing seasons, and through interactive experiences, I was able to experience the charm of Japanese culture more deeply. Come join us on this poetic adventure and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Nara's Manyo Botanical Gardens! 🌸🌿📜 #NaraManyoBotanicalGarden #poetic #JapaneseGarden #BeautifulJourney #JapaneseCulture 🌸🌿📜 #Japanese and Korean Urban Attractions

[Kushiyaki Stand Hoichi] Address: 1 minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station Budget per person: From 2,000 yen Rating: ★★★ The set of 5 omakase yakitori + a drink is a great deal! Not only table seats, but also a standing bar in front of the grill, and when customers line up, seats are available outside the noren at the entrance. It's a popular restaurant that lines up early, so it's best to make a reservation. This is a recommended restaurant where you can eat delicious yakitori at a good price. #gourmet #yakitori #kokubunji #chuo line

Niku Doshi is an izakaya located on the second floor of a building about 30 seconds walk from the north exit of Kokubunji Station. 🥩 The interior of the restaurant has a stylish atmosphere that is more like a cafe than an izakaya! All the food was delicious too 🙆🏻‍♀️ #Gourmet Budget: about 3500 yen Number of seats: 70 Opening hours: 17:00-24:00 #Gourmet #Izakaya #Izakaya Gourmet

There are several ramen shops🍜 at the north exit of Kokubunji, but this is probably the only Jiro-style🐽 2-3-1 Honcho, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-0012 Large, soft, Jiro-style pork🥩soy sauce-based soup🍜 Please try it😊 #ramen #Jiro-style #Kokubunji #ramen

Kurumidou Coffee Shop in Kokubunji, Tokyo🐿 As you can see from the exterior (4th photo), it is a coffee shop that is soothing to the soul☕️ The menu is all healthy. The menu, which has been carefully designed down to the last detail, makes mealtimes more enjoyable🌿 Until your meal arrives, explore the books in the shop📚 You can also have tea with a wonderful book in hand. They also regularly hold workshops such as bookbinding classes, so it's a coffee shop that will pique your curiosity😌 Recommended for those who want to savor their meal in a quiet place in Tokyo🌱 #Tokyo #Kokubunji #Cafe #AfternoonTea #JapanGenkiProject2021 #KurumidouCoffee Shop #GourmetList #Gourmet #CafeHunting #SummerShortTrip #GourmetTrip

A coffee shop located about a 5-minute walk from Kokubunji Station☕️ Inside the retro-style shop, there are lots of books related to cafes and cute miscellaneous goods📚 You can read the books in the shop, and if you like them, you can also buy them👏 The shop has a quiet atmosphere, so bring your favorite book and read it while drinking coffee. You can spend a wonderful time😌 #cafe #cafehopping #Kokubunji #Tokyo #tourismsupport #cafehopping

"Tokyo, here I come!" As soon as I got off the plane, the air in Tokyo was filled with a unique freshness. 🌊 Kamakura is a blend of youth and romance. The Enoden train slowly passes by, taking me through the streets of this seaside town. Standing at the railroad crossing in front of Kamakura High School, scenes from the anime "Slam Dunk" keep flashing in my mind. The sun generously shines on the tracks and on the faces of every pilgrim who comes here. In the distance, the Shonan Beach, with its waves gently lapping the shore, offers a breathtaking view of the sea and sky. Here, time seems to slow down, and every breath is filled with the taste of youth. 🏯 Leaving Kamakura, I headed to Senso-ji Temple. As I stepped into the Thunder Gate, I saw the giant wind chime gently swaying in the wind, making a crisp sound. Walking along Nakamise Shopping Street, the shops on both sides are filled with exquisite Japanese paper crafts and delicious traditional snacks. Inside the temple, the air is filled with incense smoke, and people pray devoutly. Looking up, the five-story pagoda stands solemnly and majestically, striking against the blue sky and white clouds. Today's first experience in Tokyo includes the youthful energy of Kamakura and the ancient sacredness of Senso-ji Temple. With the good weather and the Dazz camera FXN R filter, every photo I took turned out stunning. I look forward to the rest of the journey!"

#celebrateit Tucked away in the heart of Kokubunji, Kurumed Coffee is a delightful café that offers a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for a casual day out. The café’s interior is charming, with wooden accents that create a cozy, rustic vibe, making it an ideal spot for unwinding or catching up with friends. The vibe is cute and peaceful, inviting you to relax and enjoy a slow-paced moment. On my visit, I couldn’t resist ordering the café’s signature cake. It was a delightful treat, topped with fresh strawberries and a generous layer of whipped cream. The combination was light, yet indulgent, making each bite a sweet moment of bliss. It's the perfect balance of fruity freshness and creamy goodness! Here are two reasons why I highly recommend Kurumed Coffee: 1. The cozy and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to relax or work. 2. The delicious cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. 📍 Address: 〒185-0024 Tokyo, Kokubunji, Izumicho, 3 Chome−37−34 Maj West Kokubunji 1F #Kokubunji #Tokyo #KurumedCoffee

There is no shortage of impressive cafes in Japan. This too happens to be a lovely cafe, with great coffee. Staff were excellent and very friendly. This is the place where I felt the most comfortable as a non japanese speaker, as the staff could communicate very well in English. They are very popular and can get very crowded so it might be difficult to get seats. The baristas are efficient and working non stop. #japantrip #travel #couplestrip #thingstodo

#getgoing2025 KURUMED COFFEE KURUMIDO COFFEE is a popular cafe in Nishikokubunji. It was lunchtime on a weekend, but I was able to sit down without waiting due to good timing. I ordered a Krumido Cake Cream Apple, a popular menu item. The kurmido cake tastes like a muffin and is topped with baked apples and cream.🍎 It is assembled to order and served hot. The gentle sweetness of the cake batter and the apples go really well together. The volume is also very satisfying! 🏖️BAmbiance/Facilities: KURUMED COFFEE 📍Address: 〒185-0024 Tokyo, Kokubunji, Izumicho, 3 Chome−37−34 マージュ西国分寺 1F 💞Reasons to Recommend: Chill vibes, delicious food ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #trip #travel #traveling #Tokyo #cafe #chill

Hello everyone! This time, I'd like to introduce you to Yakiniku Inoue Kokubunji, which is a 3-minute walk from Kokubunji Station! ! It's a highly recommended yakiniku restaurant, so please come and visit! ! 📍Address: 4F, ​​5F, 6F IT Plus Building, 2-14-3 Honcho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo 185-0012 4F, 5F, 6F IT Plus Building, 2-14-3 Honcho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo 185-0012 #FuriTabiWinter #Kokubunji

📍Cafe 6 2-18-3 Minamimachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 🚃Nearest station Kokubunji Station 🚶♀️Access About 8 minutes walk from the station 🍽Type Japanese cafe/Rice/Uji Shiratama 👛Budget Up to ¥1000 🌼Recommended points Japanese sweets with chewy homemade shiratama topped with smooth matcha syrup🍵💓 I can't forget how delicious the shiratama was when I had them here before, so I'm coming back🥺✨ ※You can choose between smooth or tsubuan for the bean paste. #FuriTabi

🍷Store name: Western food and bar zumi 📍Location: 1st floor, Daini Honda Building, 3-8-17 Honmachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 🕰️Business hours: Monday-Saturday 17:00-midnight (last order 23:00) Holidays 17:00-midnight (last order 23:00) 🪑Facilities: Counter seats, table seats (can be reserved for 20 or more people) 💰Price per person: 4,000-5,000 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: Western food and bar zumi is a restaurant where you can enjoy a leisurely meal in a calm atmosphere. The chef's recommended wines and seasonal menu are displayed on a blackboard, and you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients. This time, we tried zumi's favorite beef carpaccio and seasonal gratin✨ ⁡ Beef carpaccio is a dish that you should definitely try when you come to zumi. The texture is somewhere between steak and roast beef, with a perfect balance of meatiness and tenderness...! The original oil sauce and condiments are addictive, and once you try it, you'll definitely want to eat it again. ⁡ The gratin is served hot, with a crispy outside and melted cheese and steam oozing out of the inside, it's the best✨ Perfect for special occasions like important anniversaries and birthdays! #0yentrip #domestictrip #domestictravel #solotrip #girlstrip #gourmettrip #coupletrip #tokyosightseeing #tokyotrip #tokyogourmet

#0yentravel A great restaurant near Kokubunji station! [Yakiniku Inoue]🥩 The interior is stylish and clean, and the tables are quite spacious, so you can sit comfortably⭐︎ The cocktail salad looks beautiful and tastes great! The refreshing jelly matches the meat and vegetables, and I wanted to have a second serving♪ The fatty tuna is the restaurant's pride and joy, and it was my favorite dish♡ Both the salt-grilled and sauce-grilled dishes are excellent!! I was very satisfied because I could try all kinds of different parts^ ^ The staff also grilled the grilled shabu-shabu with sudachi ponzu sauce, so I could eat it at the perfect temperature! The cold noodles at the end were refreshing, and the soup was delicious, so I drank it all☆ The staff were also very nice, and it was a great restaurant where I could eat comfortably! 📍Location: 5F IT Plus Building, 2-14-3 Honmachi, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo #TokyoGourmet

🥞Store name: egggg Cafe Kokubunji 📍Location: 3F Yuri Building, 2-12-4 Honmachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo 🕰️Business hours 11:00 - 20:00 (L.O. 19:00) Closed: Tuesday 🚃Access from station 3-minute walk from Kokubunji Station 220m from Kokubunji Station 🪑Facilities: 20 table seats 💰Price per person: 1,000-2,000 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: All pancakes are made by whipping egg whites after receiving an order. The meringue and batter are then mixed together and slowly cooked on a hot plate, one side at a time, with a lid on, to create the fluffy pancakes that are unique to Eguu-san✨ This time, we had the brulee pancakes that are only available at the Kokubunji store! The two-tiered caramelized pancakes are the best, with a crunchy brulee on the outside and a fluffy, chewy texture inside...! The sweetness of the custard and vanilla ice cream goes really well with the bitter caramel sauce. They were the tastiest pancakes I've ever had, so I definitely recommend trying them at least once! #0yentravel #domestictrip #domestictravel #solotravel #girlstrip #gourmettrip #coupletrip #tokyosightseeing #tokyogourmet #tokyocafe

#Travelwithme #Tokyo #NishiKokubunji #Cafe 5 minutes walk from NishiKokubunji Station!! The high ceilings and openness of the cafe make it a quiet and comfortable cafe with comfortable sofas. The spacious interior, wooden floors and tables, warm orange lamps, and black pillars create a chic and calm atmosphere. ⭐︎15:00~18:00 only Cake and drink set ¥900 Strawberry tart🍓 and coffee☕️ Both dishes were cute and delicious. Cute products such as accessories and bags were also sold at the entrance! "CAFE FLAtto" 📍2-9-1 Izumicho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo (5 minutes walk from NishiKokubunji Station) Opening hours 11:30~21:00 (L.O. 20:30) - Lunch time 11:30~15:00 -Cake and drink set 15:00~18:00

Steak House Matsu Kokubunji Branch in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A steakhouse located right outside the south exit of Kokubunji Station. The prices are very reasonable. You can choose whether or not to have a salad bar and soup bar. Of course, I chose the option with the salad bar. A nice variety of mini tomatoes, potato salad, and even okra. There is also a wide variety of sauces and condiments to put on the meat. I was able to change the flavor so I never got bored of eating it. The quality of the meat is also good for the price. It was a restaurant I would like to visit again! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Steak House Matsuri Kokubunji ꕥAddress: 3-18-17 Minamimachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Kokubunji Station → 3 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Kanto Tourism #Kokubunji #Steak

#Tokyo Attractions The most eye-catching thing about Manyo Botanical Garden is its rich and colorful vegetation landscape. Various rare plants and trees are distributed in the park in an orderly manner, like a three-dimensional natural painting. Being in it, it feels like being in a natural paradise full of vitality. In addition to the colorful natural beauty, this botanical garden also has a fascinating cultural heritage. Various poetry steles and cultural relics are scattered throughout the park, like historical relics lost in the world, demonstrating the long-standing cultural heritage of this land. While strolling through it, you can't help but feel the profound dialogue between nature and humanity.

Tokura Shrine in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 When Tokura Shinden was developed in 1729, Mishima Shrine in Tokura, Itsukaichi-cho, Nishitama-gun, was enshrined as the guardian deity of the village, and the shrine was enshrined as Sanno Daigongen. In 1869, it was renamed Tokura Shrine. On the way to the shrine, Mt. Fuji🗻 was visible. Two different kinds of trees are firmly rooted on either side of the shrine building. The well remains, and the lion-dog statues were erected in 1936, and the second torii gate⛩ in 1937, so it is believed that they were rebuilt. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Tokura Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-34-7 Tokura, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏Kunitachi Station North Exit → 🚏Kokubunji 5th Elementary School → 5 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #VisitingShrine #Shrines &Temples #ShrineLover #TokyoTourism

#Tokyo Attractions Occasionally, a gentle breeze blows by, creating ripples on the lake, adding a lively and moving charm to the tranquility and peace. Stroll slowly through the mottled shade of the trees in the Tonogaya Garden and enjoy the natural scenery of this poetic and picturesque garden. Deep in my heart, my love and yearning for life are infinitely magnified in this spring-filled environment, becoming the most eye-catching color in this pleasing Jiangnan scenery. Walking along the path, clouds and mist slowly flow through the forest, and light and shadow chase between the mottled shadows of the trees. The sound of gurgling streams can be heard not far away, and the clear and melodious chirping of birds can be heard from the deep forest from time to time, composing a piece of natural and vibrant music that is like the sound of nature for this painting.

Shooji Temple in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Shooji Temple is an Obaku sect temple whose mountain name is Mount Kurogane. In 1726, Muramin Giuemon made a wish to revive the abandoned Shooji Temple, so he took over the uninhabited Shooji Temple in Kokubunji Village and made it the temple of his choice. And so it has remained to this day. In front of the mountain gate, which is the entrance, there is an impressive pair of Makaras. There is a bamboo grove on the side, and the temple exudes a very nice atmosphere. When you enter, you will see the Daigando Hall on your right. If you go straight ahead, you will come to a stone bridge, and below it is the Hojo Pond. Carp are swimming gracefully. In front of you is the large main hall, which is impressive. Also on the right, along with the Shoin and Chikakuryo, there is a Japanese cypress tree, a type of evergreen. Previously, there were trees on either side of the main hall, but one has died and only one remains. It is a tree with a sturdy trunk and beautiful branches. There is also a cafe on the grounds where you can relax and unwind. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥTemple name: Shoo-ji ꕥAddress: 4-2-2 Honda, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏Hanakoganei → 🚏Honda 2-chome → approx. 3-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine visit #Shrines and temples #Shrine tour #Shrine lover

Honda Hachiman Shrine in Kokubunji, Tokyo Honda Shinden was developed in 1724 In 1734, it was invited from Yamashiro Kunioyama Hachiman Shrine and founded in 1736. It was later burned down in 1885. It was rebuilt but due to deterioration, the current shrine building was built in 1975 and made of concrete. From the torii gate to the shrine building, it is very wide, and the vermilion-painted shrine building stands out. To the right is Shooji Temple, which was the head priest at the time. A small shrine, Mitsumine Shrine, is placed between them, as if sandwiched between them. The couple trees on the right after passing through the torii gate have a strong presence. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Honda Hachiman Shrine ꕥAddress: Honda 4-3-3, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏Hanakoganei → 🚏Honda 2-chome → approx. 3-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship

Sakamoto Inari Shrine in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine enshrined by the Sakamoto family in 1793. It is still managed by the Sakamoto family as a household deity and is open to the public. It is said to bring good luck in business, good fortune, good relationships, and good health. It used to have a charming bamboo forest, but now it has been maintained and unfortunately most of the trees are gone, leaving it in a clean state. I hope that the current state of the grounds will be maintained. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Sakamoto Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-chome Nishikoigakubo, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nishi-Kokubunji Station → 6 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine visit #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Tokyo sightseeing

Naito Shrine in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine was founded in 1734 by inviting Hiyoshi Sannou-gu in Omi Province. In 1869, it was renamed Naito Shrine, and in 1875, it was ranked as a village shrine. The deity worshipped is Oyamakuino-mikoto, the grandson of Susanoo. He is known as the god of development and safe childbirth. Next to the torii gate is a koshin tower that is about the same height as the shrine sign. In front of the shrine is a sacred white oak tree. It is a magnificent tree with a trunk circumference of 322cm! The shrine building has an orthodox feel, but there is also a park, and it was a spacious place. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Naito Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-11-14 Hiyoshicho, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Koigakubo Station → approx. 8 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #TokyoTourism #ShrineLover #ShrineTour #ShrinesTemples #ShrineVisit

Kitamachi Shinmeisha Shrine in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Founded in 1725, the 10th year of the Kyoho era, when Minami-nonakashinden was developed. The deity worshipped is Amaterasu Omikami, the same as that of Ise Grand Shrine. The shrine is located on a side street off the Itsukaichi Kaido. It is slightly elevated, as if to indicate the sacred area. As you walk along the straight approach to the shrine, you will see a red-roofed Shinmei-style shrine building right in front of you. When you go around to the main hall, you will find it surrounded by a red fence. The shrine itself has no walls or stone fences, and feels open and spacious. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kitamachi Shinmeisha ꕥAddress: 1-13-5 Kitamachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess 🚌🚏Kunitachi Station North Exit Shrine🚏Tokura 1-chome → 6 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine visit #Shrines and temples #Shrine tour #Kokubunji

Honmachi Minamimachi Hachiman Shrine in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is said that it was established as a branch shrine from Hachiman Shrine in Nishimotomachi around 1933, and moved to its current location in 1951! The shrine's red main building stands out. There is a large Sudaji tree🌳 on the approach to the shrine. The cherry blossom🌸 tree is located next to the shrine grounds. Kawazu cherry blossoms with deep pink flowers. It's not a big tree, but it was full of flowers! 👉Highlights of Honmachi Minamimachi Hachiman Shrine 🌸Sudaji on the side of the approach 🌸Kawazu cherry blossoms on the side of the shrine 🌸You can worship at your leisure in the quiet grounds ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Honmachi Minamimachi Hachiman Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-22-10 Honmachi, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess 🚉Kokubunji Station → About 7 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Sakura season #Sakura #Kawazu cherry blossoms #Shrine visit

#TokyoTourism It was snowing and cold, and I wanted to go to a public bath, so I searched for one and found Sakae-yu in Ogawa on the Seibu Line. It's a public bath with a ticket counter, just like in the Showa era. The inside is very spacious, and I thought, "Oh, I saw this on a TV drama." It's cultural heritage level. On the street is Kappaya, a popular izakaya with a nice atmosphere. Everything is cheap, delicious, and "warm." Only a privately owned store can do that. When I asked the owner, he said that this neighborhood will be redeveloped and they will be evacuating in the spring. A customer was lamenting that. On the way back, I stopped by a greengrocer and bought some homemade pickled vegetables. There are several places along the Seibu Line that still have a nostalgic atmosphere, which is soothing. Nakai Station is also just a short distance from Tokiwa-so.