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Hachiōji City (八王子市), Tokyo


Hachiōji (Japanese: 八王子市) is a city on the south central part of Tokyo Metropolis, to the west of central Tokyo. It covers 186.31 sq km (71.93 sq mi) and has a population of 552,000 people (2012 estimate).

The topography of the Hachiōji area is that of a basin, with mountains surrounding it on three sides. The highest peaks in the area include Mount Jinba (857 m) and Mount Takao (599 m). Mount Takao is popular for hiking. Hachiōji was where the road cycling event for the 1964 Summer Olympics was held.

Ryōhō-ji Temple in Hachiōji, TokyoRyōhō-ji Temple in Hachiōji, Tokyo
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Going to Hachiōji

Take the JR East Chūō Main Line or the Keiō Electric Railway to Hachiōji.

Sights and Landmarks in Hachiōji

  1. Hachiōji Castle

  2. Hachiōji Imperial Mausoleum

  3. Hatsuzawa Castle

  4. Mount Takao

  5. Murauchi Art Museum

  6. Ryōhō-ji Temple

  7. Southern Sky Tower Hachiōji

  8. Takao Shrine

  9. Takao-san Yakuōin Yūkiji Temple

  10. Tama Forest Science Garden

  11. Tokyo Fuji Art Museum

Local Specialities

  1. Hachiōji Ramen

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