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City in Kantō, Japan
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Kokubunji (国分寺市 Kokubunji-shi) is a city in western Tokyo.
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殿ヶ谷戸庭園
A beautiful Japanese garden. It is a perfect place to take a walk with someone special.
武蔵国分寺公園
There are many kinds of trees; for example, cherry trees, zelkova trees, and maidenhair trees. You can see a fountain, a waterfall, and pond.
姿見の池
A beautiful Japanese pond. Many rare birds come to this pond, and birdwatchers come for the birds. Sugatami means a large mirror; ladies used the calm pond for checking their appearances.
This restaurant serves a variety of good Indian food and drinks. They also incorporate a small bar and offer several Indian and Nepalese brews.
すぷーん
A special curry shop. Be sure to order the weekly special curry. The store has a relaxed and congenial atmosphere
文楽
A perfect place to drink bottled beer with friends.
一休
This chain izakaya (Japanese-style pub) is one of the cheapest in Tokyo, so if you want to drink economically, this is perfect.
ラバーソウル
A Beatles-themed bar with a very friendly staff. They often have live bands.
74 guest rooms. Attached to a child care.
OIOI
The local branch of the famous fashion mall, with countless small shops on the 2nd through 5th floors. There are also food shops on the first basement floor. The shopping building is actually shared by Marui and Celeo Kokubunji, run by JR.
A CD shop specializing in rare items, as the name suggests. There are three shops in Kokubunji.
Kokubunji is on the JR Chūō Line (中央線). Chūō trains depart from Tokyo Station (40 minutes, ¥540) and from Shinjuku (20 minutes, ¥380).
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