A short pleasant trip with a leisurely picnic lunch

Musashino/Chofu

Bring whatever you like to a park filled with nature. Spend a blissful time of relaxation in a laid-back environment.

  • Walk
  • Bus

Kichijoji Station

Kichijoji Nakamichi Shopping Street

Kichijoji Nakamichi Shopping Street has numerous unique, fashionable shops. At a store that offers prepared food, imported food, and general merchandise, loved by many people in Kichijoji, choose your favorite bento lunchbox from a selection of over 10 types of prepared food that change on a daily basis.

Roughly 6 minutes

Inokashira Park

Open your bento box and enjoy the picnic. Soothe your heart amid the rich nature that extends around Inokashira Pond, a famous scenic spot since the Edo period (1603 to 1867).

Roughly 25 minutes

Jindai-ji Temple

You may want to take a bus for a side trip, and have a walk around the lush precincts of Jindai-ji Temple. The temple is popular as a spiritual hot spot with the soothing sound of clear streams.

Roughly 5 minutes

Jindai-ji Temple approach

On your way back to the station, it would also be fun to go on a walk-and-eat tour around the temple. Your heart will skip as you munch your favorite treats.

Roughly 7 minutes

Jindai-ji Hot Spring Yumori-no-Sato

You may take a brief detour on your way back. Experience the natural black water hot spring, which is also enjoyed by local people. Your fatigue accumulated over the day will vanish quickly as you enjoy the hot spring’s affluent hot water that comes directly from the source.

Roughly 8 minutes

Free shuttle bus

Chofu Station

*Information as of July 2019