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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rain, heat)
- Airports
- HND · NRT
- Nights
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fujiyoshida110 ▾
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 Fujiyoshida, 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 occasional street‑level traffic and keep valuables secure on buses.
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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.
- AirportHND Tokyo Haneda Airport (≈2 h by Fujikyuko Line via Otsuki).
- Getting aroundWalk or local bus; most sights are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of the station.Walk or local bus; most sights are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of the station.
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)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (city)¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse dormitory, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel double, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel double, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥9,500 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
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
- 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))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Mar (10 rain days), driest Jan (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fujiyoshida: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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 or local bus; most sights are within 2 km of the station. Bicycles are common but watch for narrow streets.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mt Fuji (5th Station)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Fujikyuko Line from Fujiyoshida, about 30 min
Check trail conditions in summer.
Kawaguchiko
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Fujikyuko Line, 20 min
Lake views and boat rides.
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.
Central Fujiyoshida
Near JR/Otaki stations; good for park and shrine access.
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
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse dormitory2 × 1 night × ¥4,500 | ¥9,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥9,500 | ¥19,000 |
| Fujikyuko Line round‑trip ticket2 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥3,000 |
| Fuji‑Q Highland entry2 × ¥6,500 · check | ¥13,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,400 |
| Trip total≈ ¥24,200 per person per day, bed included | ¥48,400≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in yen; transport to/from Tokyo excluded.
Prices of common things
| Udon bowl | ¥900–1,200 (≈ US$7–9) |
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus ride (city) | ¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fuji‑Q Highland ticket | ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter snow can close mountain roads; check access if visiting Mt Fuji.
- Fuji‑Q Highland tickets sell out on holidays; book ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese police 110, ambulance 119.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fujikyuko Line Fujiyoshida ↔ Otsuki: about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9) one‑way, 30 min (check)
- Bus Shinjuku → Fujisan Station: ≈¥2,500, 2 h (check)
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 restroom? (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 Fujiyoshida. 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, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rain, heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for local udon at Idaten (¥1,000) and a relaxed park visit.
- Bike rental for easy shrine access.
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