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Fukuyama福山
Stop in Fukuyama for a half‑day (4–6 h) to see the castle and Tomonoura; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed pace.
Fukuyama sits on the San'yo Shinkansen, 25 min from Hiroshima and 50 min from Okayama. Its main sights – Fukuyama Castle, Tomonoura port and nearby islands – are within walking or short bus distance, making it a quick stopover rather than 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, humid)
- Airport
- HIJ
- 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 Fukuyama110 ▾
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 Fukuyama, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic when crossing streets near the station.
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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 (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.
- AirportHIJ Hiroshima Airport (About 1 h 15 min by train (Shinkansen to Hiroshima, then local line).).
- Getting aroundWalk to the castle (5 min from Fukuyama Station).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥700–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
- Museum or sight ticketFukuyama Castle entry¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6)
- 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 ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · 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
- HIJ Hiroshima Airport (About 1 h 15 min by train (Shinkansen to Hiroshima, then local line).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fukuyama: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
Walk to the castle (5 min from Fukuyama Station). Buses run to Tomonoura (≈30 min) and to Sensui Jima ferry port. JR local trains connect to nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tomonoura
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
JR Fukuyama → Tomonoura bus, ≈30 min
Historic port, free liqueur tastings.
Sensui Jima
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus to Tomonoura ferry, 5‑min ride
Limited services; bring snacks.
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.
Oriental Hotel
Near station, rooms from ¥5,500
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
- ¥9,000–13,000 (≈ US$65–90) excl. bed
- High
- ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × ¥3,500 | ¥3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Hikari Hiroshima → Fukuyama (Shinkansen)1 × ¥4,800 · check | ¥4,800 |
| Bus Tomonoura round‑trip1 × ¥300 · check | ¥300 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,910 |
| Trip total≈ ¥21,010 per person per day, bed included | ¥21,010≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and Shinkansen passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥700–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Homeishu liqueur tasting | Free |
| Fukuyama Castle entry | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last Shinkansen trains leave around midnight; plan return transport.
- Fukuyama Castle entry fee may vary; check current price.
- Ferry to Sensui Jima costs ¥240 (≈ US$2) return; limited schedule in off‑season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fukuyama福山
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese emergency numbers above.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hikari Hiroshima → Fukuyama: about ¥4,800 (≈ US$35), 25 min (check)
- Bus Tomonoura round trip: ≈¥300 per person
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 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 Fukuyama. 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, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night at Oriental Hotel for relaxed sightseeing.
- Combine with a day in Onomichi (30 min east) for coastal scenery.
Sources
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