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Voykit pocket guide · Japan
Fujiyoshida
富士吉田
Spend a half‑day to see Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Shrine, then an afternoon at Fuji‑Q Highland; add a night if you want local udon.
Fujiyoshida sits at the foot of Mt Fuji and offers iconic views, a historic shrine, and a theme park. One day covers the main sights; a second night lets you enjoy local udon and a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Japan
- Local name
- 富士吉田
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (rain, heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- JPY
- Money
- Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid ¥8,000–12,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Data-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 100 V · 50 Hz east (Tokyo), 60 Hz west (Osaka) · Most sockets are two flat pins without earth; European and UK plugs need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers handle 100 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Ryokan: Optional: ¥1,000–3,000 in an envelope for the room attendant; never loose cash.; Private guide: Not expected; a small gift or a thank-you meal is more usual.; Hotel porter: No tip.
- Water
- Safe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet. Rural and old stations may have squat toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Udon bowl | ¥900–1,200 |
| Coffee | ¥300–500 |
| Bus ride (city) | ¥200–300 |
| Fuji‑Q Highland ticket | ¥5,000–8,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HND · Tokyo Haneda Airport
- ≈2 h by Fujikyuko Line via Otsuki
- NRT · Tokyo Narita Airport
- ≈2 h 30 min by train (Narita Express to Otsuki, then Fujikyuko Line)
Typical fares
- Fujikyuko Line Fujiyoshida ↔ Otsuki
- about ¥1,200 one‑way, 30 min (check)
- Bus Shinjuku → Fujisan Station
- ≈¥2,500, 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or local bus; most sights are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of the station. Bicycles are common but watch for narrow streets.Walk or local bus; most sights are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of the station. Bicycles are common but watch for narrow streets.
See and do
Known for
- Chureito Pagoda view
- Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Fuji‑Q Highland
- Fujiyoshida udon
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Fuji (5th Station) | Fujikyuko Line from Fujiyoshida, about 30 min | ≈1 h |
| Kawaguchiko | Fujikyuko Line, 20 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Central Fujiyoshida
- Near JR/Otaki stations; good for park and shrine access.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | すみませんsumimasen |
| Thank you | ありがとうございますarigatō gozaimasu |
| How much is it? | いくらですか？ikura desu ka |
| Where is the restroom? | トイレはどこですか？toire wa doko desu ka |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A small bow; a handshake if the other person offers; avoid: Hugs, back slaps, loud greetings
- Names: Family name plus -san; avoid: First names unless invited; adding -san to your own name
- Paying: Put money in the tray at the register; avoid: Tipping, or leaving loose cash for staff
- Trains: Queue at the floor marks, phone on silent, ask before reclining on the Shinkansen; avoid: Phone calls, eating on crowded commuter trains, blocking doors with bags
- Escalators: Stand on the side locals use — left in Tokyo, right in Osaka; stations now ask people to stand still on both; avoid: Stopping at the top or bottom
- Shoes: Off at the step-up entrance; toilet slippers only inside the toilet; avoid: Stepping on tatami in shoes or slippers
- Shrines: Rinse hands at the basin; bow twice, clap twice, bow once; avoid: Walking down the centre of the approach, which is for the deity
- Gifts: Offer and receive with both hands; bring a small omiyage for hosts; avoid: Sets of four; cash outside an envelope
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter snow can close mountain roads; check access if visiting Mt Fuji.
- Fuji‑Q Highland tickets sell out on holidays; book ahead.
Generally safe; watch for occasional street‑level traffic and keep valuables secure on buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Fujiyoshida yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Chureito Pagoda view
- Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Fuji‑Q Highland
- Fujiyoshida udon
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Fujiyoshida official tourism site: fujiyoshida.net/en/
- Wikidata – Fujiyoshida: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Fujiyoshida, revision 5283297 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5283297
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/fujiyoshida). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.