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Fujisawa藤沢市
Spend a half‑day in Fujisawa for Enoshima island and beach walk; add a night only if you want a relaxed stay near Shonandai.
Fujisawa is a small coastal city in Kanagawa, 45 km south of Tokyo. The Enoden line links the city to Enoshima and Kamakura in 15‑20 min. Most visitors use it as a day‑trip stop, but a night adds easy access to Shonandai hotels and nightlife.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, low rain)
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airport
- HND
- 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 Fujisawa110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fujisawa, 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
- SafetyFujisawa is generally safe; stay alert on crowded beaches and keep an eye on belongings on trains.
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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 (About 45 km (28 mi) north; access via Odakyu Line to Shinjuku then rapid to Fujisawa (≈1 h total).).HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; access via Odakyu Line to Shinjuku then rapid to Fujisawa (≈1 h total).).
- Getting aroundUse the Enoden line from Fujisawa Station to Enoshima (≈15 min) and Kamakura (≈30 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥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 ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
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 (About 45 km (28 mi) north; access via Odakyu Line to Shinjuku then rapid to Fujisawa (≈1 h total).)HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; access via Odakyu Line to Shinjuku then rapid to Fujisawa (≈1 h total).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Nov (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fujisawa: 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
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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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
Use the Enoden line from Fujisawa Station to Enoshima (≈15 min) and Kamakura (≈30 min). Odakyu Rapid‑express from Shinjuku to Fujisawa is 54 min, ¥570; JR rapid is 50 min, ¥950 (JR Pass valid). Bicycles are common on beaches.
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Enoshima Island
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Enoden from Fujisawa Station, 15 min
Visit the lighthouse, caves and shrine; walk the coastal promenade.
Kugenuma Beach
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus or bike from Fujisawa Station, 10 min
Popular for surfing; lifeguard season May–Oct.
Shichirigahama Beach
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
Enoden to Shichirigahama stop, 20 min
Scenic cliffs; good for sunrise walks.
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.
Sotetsu FRESA INN Shonandai
2 min from Shonandai Station; ¥7,300 per night, internet reservation ¥5,250
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
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business‑hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥15,000 | ¥15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥16,000 |
| Odakyu Rapid‑express Shinjuku → Fujisawa2 × ¥570 · check | ¥1,140 |
| Enoden single ride2 × ¥210 · check | ¥420 |
| eSIM, one week data2 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,760 |
| Trip total≈ ¥20,660 per person per day, bed included | ¥41,320≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bento box | ¥600–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Enoden ride | ¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beach chair rental | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) per hour |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last Enoden trains depart around 23:30; check schedule for late returns.Last Enoden trains depart around 11:30 PM; check schedule for late returns.
- Beach crowds peak on weekends in summer; arrive early for space.
- Some small shops close at 18:00; plan dinner ahead.Some small shops close at 6:00 PM; plan dinner ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fujisawa藤沢市
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
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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 Fujisawa. 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: May–Oct (warm, low rain) · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Shonandai for easy access to local bars and the free‑culture venue.
- Combine Fujisawa with a Kamakura day‑trip using the Enoden line.
- Use a prepaid Suica/Pasmo for seamless transfers on Odakyu, JR and Enoden.
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