Living in Chofu

A hub of the Tama area where large shopping malls and department-store-class commercial facilities are clustered in front of the station, making daily life convenient, and the Tama River and the Jindaiji woods are nearby, so it suits people who want a more relaxed living environment than the city center. Shinjuku is 20 minutes away by Keio Line limited express. However, it is in the Tama area rather than the 23 wards, so the feel is different, and dependence on buses grows the farther you get from the station.

Chofu is a commuter hub in western Tokyo on the Keio Line. It is a limited-express stop, so access to Shinjuku and Shibuya is fast, the Tama River and green space are nearby, commercial facilities around the station are well developed, and rents are more reasonable than in the city center, so it is popular with both families and single-person households. However, you need to allow for Keio Line rush-hour crowding. It suits families and office workers who want city-center commuting convenience, good value and a calm living environment all together.