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Kichijōji originated after the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657 when the original Kichijō-ji Temple in Bunkyō City was destroyed. The shogunate provided substitute lands named Reno and Mureno for displaced residents, who established Kichijōji Village on the Musashino Plateau. The name honors the goddess Lakshmi, known as Kichijōten in Japan, preserving the memory of the destroyed temple.
Kichijōji Station is located in the heart of Musashino, Tokyo, between Tachikawa and Shinjuku. The station is surrounded by Sun Road, a covered shopping street, and Inokashira Park to the south. Adult entertainment venues including cabarets and pink salons exist near the station alongside family-friendly attractions.
Kichijōji is famous as the former home of Studio Ghibli, founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. The area continues to host anime and manga companies like Coamix and Bee Train. It appears in media such as Shin Megami Tensei, Persona 5 Royal, Tokyo Ghoul, and Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu.
Kichijōji has been ranked the number one place in Japan that Japanese people would like to live every year since the 1990s. This ranking comes from polls conducted by the magazine CNN GO. The area consistently wins this title due to its blend of traditional elements and modern entertainment.
Kichijōji is home to Seikei University, which teaches from elementary school through university level. The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education operates public high schools, while Musashino City manages public elementary and junior high schools. Private institutions include Little Angels International School and Axis International School, which accept children from age one to the second year of university.
Inokashira Park is located south of Kichijōji Station and serves as the source of the Kanda River. The park features a large center lake, a petting zoo, and street performers, making it a favorite spot for springtime hanami or cherry-blossom viewing. The nearby Ghibli Museum in Mitaka adds to the park's allure and draws visitors from around the world.