Chofu

Chofu (調布市 Chōfu-shi) is a western suburb of Tokyo, and the main draws are Jindaiji Temple and Jindai Botanical gardens. These twin attractions are next to each other, making a reasonable day trip from central Tokyo. Beyond these two, Chōfu feels like the suburb that it is, particularly on the weekends when the train platform is crowded with parents and their children.

Tourist Information Sites
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with integrated machine translation.

The city has info pages in English on Guidoor.

Get in
Chōfu is 15 minutes and ¥280 from Shinjuku. From Shinjuku station, take the Keio line's special express (特急) or semi-special-express (準特急) train. Chōfu is the second stop.

Chofu Airport has flights from the Izu Islands.

Get around
To get to Jindaiji Temple and Jindai Botanical Gardens, it is reasonable to take a bus. On the north side of the station, take bus number 34 (leaving from bus stop 14), or bus numbers 05, 06, 31 or 56 (leaving from bus stop 13). Only bus number 34 goes directly to Jindaiji Temple; the latter four stop only at "Jindaiji Iriguchi," it is a short walk to the temple from there. All five buses go to Jindaiji Botanical Gardens, fare ¥210. It is 2-3 km from the station to Jindaiji Temple, so walking or taking a taxi is possible.

If you happen to be in Kichijōji or Mitaka, rather than Chōfu, you can also take a bus to get to Jindaiji Temple and Jindai Botanical Gardens.

Buy
This suburban city offers many shopping options. Directly connected to the station is building A of Trie Keio Chofu shopping center. B (Bic Camera) and C (cinema) buildings are across the rotary. On the north side of the B building is a Parco department store and the Japanese version of Walmart, Seiyu. And on the south side, a Tokyu shopping complex is waiting for you.

Eat

 * Some restaurants offer fresh seafood from Izu Islands, transported by air.