Overview
Chōfu is a mid-size town in Japan.
About 243,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), about 25 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 242,614 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 25 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Chōfu is
Chōfu sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Tokyo lies about 13 km to the east, Kawasaki lies about 22 km to the south-east and Saitama lies about 29 km to the north.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 25 km from Chōfu.
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Chōfu is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through HND.
Day trips & nearby
Chōfu works well as a base. Within about 29 km you can reach Tokyo (13 km to the east); Kawasaki (22 km to the south-east); Saitama (29 km to the north); Ōta (19 km to the south-east); Kawaguchi (22 km to the north-east).
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Chōfu
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Getting around Chōfu
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Chōfu?
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 25 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Chōfu?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Chōfu?
- Tokyo is one of the closest places, about 13 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Chōfu in?
- Chōfu is in Japan.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.