'''Kokubunji''' (______) is a city in Tokyo prefecture.
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By train
Kokubunji is on the JR '''Ch?? line'''(______). Ch?? trains depart from Tokyo Station on platforms 1 and 2 (40 minutes; \540), and from Shinjuku on platform 12 (20 minutes; \380). Fast trains designated '''Special Rapid''', including Ch?? Special Rapid (________ ch??-tokkai), Ome Special Rapid (___~____ ?me-tokkai), and Commuter Special Rapid (________ ts?kin-tokkai), stop at Kokubunji.
Kokubunji is also terminal of the Seibu '''Kokubunji line'''(____________) and Seibu '''Tamako line'''(____________).
Get around
'''Bun bus''' is one of cruising buses in Kokubunji. This bus is operated by Kokubunji City. This bus has two routes. One through Hiyoshicho and the other through Higashi-motomachi. Fare: 100 yen per ride.
See
'''Tonogayatoteien''' - A beautiful Japanese garden a few minutes from the south exit. It is a perfect place to take a walk with someone special.
'''Musasi Kokubunji park''' - There are many trees for example cherry trees, Zelkova trees, and maidenhair trees. Around there you can see a fountain, waterfall, and pond.
'''Sugatami's pond''' - A beautiful Japanese pond. Many rare birds come to this pond, so we can see these birds.
Do
'''At cafe''' is a comic cafe. This cafe has a massage chair. It has smoking area, no smoking area, and open area. All PC have big screens.
'''OIOI''' (''Marui''), next to Kokubunji station. The local branch of the famous fashion mall, with countless small shops on the 2nd through 6th floors. There are also food shops on the first basement food floorm while 7F is CD and books store. AM 10:30-PM8:30. 8F is open from AM10:30 to PM10:00.
'''Park Lane''' is a huge leisure facility with a bowling center, billiards center, a game arcade and some restaurants. A student rate for bowling is 500 yen. After that visitors can enjoy Chinese meal in its restaurants. This facility is 10 minutes from the north exit.
Buy
'''Mezurashiya''' is a CD shop specializing in, as the name indicates, rare items. There are three Mezurashiya in kokubunji.
'''Okmart''', Marui 3-20-3, Minamicho ''042 323'' 0101. This beautiful variety shop has many cheap articles. Open 10:30 AM to 20:30PM.
'''Marui Family''' is a department store adjacent to the station. AM 10:30 to PM 8:30 closed. (restaurant floor closed AM 11:00 to PM 10:30 .) Enjoyable for families.
'''Muji''' has simply-designed products. The shop is three minutes from the south exit.
Eat
'''Akagi''' is like a Japanese traditional canteen restaurant. You will be full with any dinner set at 1000 yen. You can select counter seat or tatami seat. Customers are generally hungry school boys.
'''Aburaya''' - Nice Chinese restaurant with good ''aburasoba'' and delicious ''donburi''.
'''Panas''', an Indian restaurant, located 3 mins walk from the north exit, sells a variety of good Indian food and drinks. They also incorporate a small bar and offer several Indian and Nepalese brews.
'''Sitar''' is an authentic Indian restaurant, about 15 mins walk from Kokubunji Station and 1 mins walk away from Hitachi's Koigakubo Dormitory. The food is reasonably priced but tastes very authentic Indian. Be sure to try their Garlic Nan and Lassi! The restaurant manager and staff are very friendly.
'''Takeshige-shokudo''' has a reasonably priced set menu, under 1000 yen. It is located in front of Tokyo Keizai university, a 10 min walk from Kokubunji station. Popular with students, this shop provides filling menu choices. Try the fried rice.
'''Supuun''' is a special curry shop. Be sure to order the weekly special curry. The store has a relaxed and congenial atmosphere, five minutes walk from the north exit of the station.
Drink
'''Bunraku''' - A perfect place to drink bottled beer with friends.
'''Ikkyu''' - This Japanese-style bar is one of the cheapest in Tokyo, so if you want to drink economically, this bar is perfect.
'''Kumon''' (____) - A temple-like Japanese ''izakaya'' pub. It is located in front of the south exit. The staff of Kumon is very cheerful and friendly.
'''Shoya''' (____), near the South Exit of the station. Japanese style ''izakaya''. Open 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (lunch time) 5:00 pm to 5:00 am. All foods and drinks are delicious and low price. Enjoy seasonal food.
'''Yataiya''' is a very good Japanese style pub. This pub has tatami rooms (''zashiki'') on the 2 floor. The food is good. Try the large-portioned and delicious ''Bakudanyaki''.
Sleep
'''Hotel Mets Kokubunji''', adjacent to the station. 74 guest rooms. Attached to a child care.
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