Living in Kokubunji

A transfer hub in the Tama area where the JR Chuo Line and two Seibu lines meet. With Special Rapid-class trains reaching Shinjuku in the 20-minute range, access to the city center is quick for the western outskirts, and a department-store-class commercial facility newly built through redevelopment in front of the station makes life convenient. In return, its character as a quiet, modest residential area is strong, so you may be disappointed if you expect a lively atmosphere.

It is a transfer hub in the Tama area where the JR Chuo Line and two Seibu lines meet. As a station where Chuo Line Special Rapid trains stop, access to Shinjuku and Tokyo Station is quick, and redevelopment around the station has made commercial facilities solid. With popularity, rents near the station have risen somewhat. Well-kept residential streets and greenery come together, making it a well-balanced, popular residential area for families and office workers.