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Kunitachi

City in Kantō, Japan

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Overview

Kunitachi (国立市 Kunitachi-shi) is a city in western Tokyo. The naming of Kunitachi comes from its location: sandwiched between Kokubunji (国分寺) and Tachikawa (立川), the first kanji in each city was combined to create a new name.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Kunitachi has 3 train stations. Kunitachi Station of JR Chuo Line, Yaho (谷保) and Yagawa (矢川) Station of JR Nambu Line. From Shinjuku, you can take the JR Chuo line to Kunitachi Station (about 35 minutes.

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Getting around

It's not a big city, so walking around is the best. Take the South Exit of Kunitachi Station, and explore Daigaku dori (University Avenue).

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UnderstandKunitachi is known for its posh, high class neighborhood, and for its many schools. There are many public and private schools and two universities (Hitotsubashi University and Kunitachi Music University).

Get inKunitachi has 3 train stations. Kunitachi Station of JR Chuo Line, Yaho (谷保) and Yagawa (矢川) Station of JR Nambu Line. From Shinjuku, you can take the JR Chuo line to Kunitachi Station (about 35 minutes.

Get aroundIt's not a big city, so walking around is the best. Take the South Exit of Kunitachi Station, and explore Daigaku dori (University Avenue).

SeeKunitachi is famous for its cherry blossoms in late March to early April.

SleepKunitachi has few hotels. You had better use a hotel in neighboring Tachikawa.

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