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Fukuroi袋井
Fukuroi is a half-day stop on the JR Tokaido Line between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu: visit Hatta-san Son'ei-ji Temple, eat dango, then move on. One night only if you time the August fireworks.
Fukuroi is a small city in western Shizuoka, best known for the Hatta-san Son'ei-ji Temple (founded 725) and one of Japan's largest fireworks displays in August. It sits on the JR Tokaido Line, 2 hours from Tokyo via Shinkansen + local train. Most travellers use it as a brief stop between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week
- Airports
- NGO · FSZ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Fukuroi110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fukuroi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyFukuroi is a safe small city.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGO Chubu Centrair (About 1.5 h by train via Hamamatsu).
- Getting aroundJR Tokaido Line connects Fukuroi to Kakegawa and Hamamatsu.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup (ramen or soba)¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9)
- Beerdraught in an izakaya / can at a konbini¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,200–2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
- Museum or sight ticketTemple entry (Hatta-san)Free
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥35,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGO Chubu Centrair (About 1.5 h by train via Hamamatsu) · FSZ Shizuoka Airport (About 1 h by train via Kakegawa)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fukuroi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Tokaido Line connects Fukuroi to Kakegawa and Hamamatsu. Entetsu buses run from the station to Hatta-san Temple. Walking covers the compact centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kakegawa Castle
goDoor to door: About 30 min
JR Tokaido Line, about 10 min
Small castle with a tea ceremony experience.
Hamamatsu
goDoor to door: About 40 min
JR Tokaido Line, about 15 min
Hamamatsu Castle, musical instrument museums, and eel.
Shizuoka
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
JR Tokaido Line, about 1 h
Nihondaira, Kunozan Toshogu, and green tea.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near JR Fukuroi Station
Convenient for trains and buses; limited options.
Hamamatsu (15 min by train)
More accommodation choices; day-trip to Fukuroi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥7,000–11,000 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥11,000–18,000 (≈ US$75–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥15,000 | ¥15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥13,000 | ¥26,000 |
| JR Tokaido Line Fukuroi–Hamamatsu round trip2 × ¥800 · check | ¥1,600 |
| Bus to Hatta-san Temple round trip2 × ¥600 · check | ¥1,200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,880 |
| Trip total≈ ¥26,840 per person per day, bed included | ¥53,680≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle soup (ramen or soba) | ¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Beer: draught in an izakaya / can at a konbini | ¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6) / ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM. | ¥2,200–2,700 (≈ US$15–19) |
| JR Tokaido Line ride (Fukuroi–Hamamatsu) | ¥400 (≈ US$3) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30) |
| Temple entry (Hatta-san) | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hatta-san Temple involves a long staircase; wear comfortable shoes.
- Fireworks day: trains and roads are crowded; arrive early.
- Last trains around midnight; taxis available at the station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Fukuroi袋井
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Nagoya; most other countries: consulates-general in Osaka, embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Fukuroi → Hamamatsu: about ¥400 (≈ US$3), about 15 min (check)
- JR Fukuroi → Kakegawa: about ¥200 (≈ US$2), about 10 min (check)
- Bus Fukuroi Station → Hatta-san: about ¥300 (≈ US$3), about 15 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- いくらですか? — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか? — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか? — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- ここまでお願いします — To this address, please (koko made onegai shimasu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fukuroi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Golden Week · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Hatta-san Temple and the fireworks with verified opening/event times.
- Eat pages for dango shops and local restaurants with last orders.
- Bus schedules from Fukuroi Station to Hatta-san verified.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for JR Fukuroi Station.
Sources
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