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Fuji富士
Skip Fuji city unless you have a specific reason (work, visiting friends, or the Land of OZ bar). Use Fujinomiya or Gotemba for Mt. Fuji access instead.
Fuji city is a mid-sized industrial and residential city on Shizuoka's coast, with a Shinkansen station but few sights. Most travellers pass through on the Tokaido line without stopping. The local specialty is Fujisancho coffee-bean confectionery, but the city itself offers little for a tourist itinerary.
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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), Jun (rainy season)
- Airports
- NGO · HND
- Nights
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fuji110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (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 Fuji, 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
- SafetyFuji is a safe 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 (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 Meitetsu and Shinkansen via Nagoya).
- Getting aroundCity buses and taxis; walking covers the station area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Beerdraught / can at konbini¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5)¥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.¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Metro or bus rideJR train ride (local)¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
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 Meitetsu and Shinkansen via Nagoya) · HND Tokyo Haneda (About 2 h by bus or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fuji: 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
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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
City buses and taxis; walking covers the station area. The Shinkansen and JR Tokaido line connect to nearby cities.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fujinomiya
goDoor to door: About 30 min
JR Tokaido line, about 15 min
Base for Mt. Fuji climbing and the Shiraito Falls.
Door to door: About 1 h
JR Gotemba line, about 40 min
Gotemba Premium Outlets and Fuji views.
Door to door: About 30 min
Shinkansen, about 10 min
Prefectural capital with Nihondaira 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 Fuji Station
Convenient for Shinkansen and local trains; limited dining options.
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
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–15,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥4,000 | ¥4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Shinkansen Fuji → Tokyo, one way1 × ¥6,000 · check | ¥6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,200 |
| Trip total≈ ¥24,200 per person per day, bed included | ¥24,200≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle soup | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer: draught / can at konbini | ¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5) / ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM. | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| JR train ride (local) | ¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fuji city is not a base for climbing Mt. Fuji; use Fujinomiya or Gotemba instead.
- Last trains run around midnight; taxis are available but limited.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Fuji富士
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My bed tonight
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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 have consulates in Osaka or embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuji → Tokyo, Shinkansen: about ¥6,000 (≈ US$45), about 1 h (check)
- Fuji → Shizuoka, Shinkansen: about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), about 10 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatou)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
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 Fuji. 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), Jun (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Fujinomiya, Gotemba, Numazu and Shizuoka with verified opening hours and costs.
- Eat pages for Fujisancho confectionery and Land of OZ bar.
- Transport fixture for Shinkansen and JR Tokaido line schedules.
Sources
- officialFuji city official website
- officialFuji tourist association
- secondaryWikivoyage: Fuji, revision 5205047 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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