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Fujioka藤岡
Skip Fujioka unless you have a specific reason to visit: it is a quiet commuter town with a few temples and a park, best as a half-day stop between Takasaki and Tomioka.
Fujioka is a small city in southern Gunma, known for its wisteria and rural atmosphere. Most travellers pass through on the way to Tomioka Silk Mill or Takasaki. The main draw is the Fujioka Wisteria Festival in late April–early May; outside that season, the city offers little that is not available in larger nearby towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–May (wisteria season), Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, little to do)
- Airport
- TKY
- 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.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- 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 Fujioka110 ▾
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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 Fujioka, 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
- SafetyFujioka is very safe.
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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.
- AirportTKY Tokyo Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT) (About 2–2.5 h by train via Takasaki).
- Getting aroundThe city is walkable around the station; a bicycle is useful for the wisteria park and temples.
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 mealRamen or soba¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (can at konbini)¥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) taxi¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
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
- TKY Tokyo Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT) (About 2–2.5 h by train via Takasaki)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fujioka: 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)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 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
The city is walkable around the station; a bicycle is useful for the wisteria park and temples. Buses are infrequent. A taxi from the station to the wisteria park costs about ¥1,500.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tomioka Silk Mill
goDoor to door: About 30 min
JR train from Fujioka to Tomioka, about 15 min
A UNESCO World Heritage site; combine with Fujioka for a half-day.
Door to door: About 20 min
JR train, about 10 min
Larger city with a castle ruin, Daruma doll temple and more dining.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from Takasaki, about 1.5 h
A famous hot-spring town; better as a day trip from Takasaki or an overnight.
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 Fujioka Station
A few business hotels and guesthouses; convenient for trains.
Takasaki (10 min by train)
More accommodation choices and dining; better for a base.
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 × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Taxi from station to wisteria park (one way)1 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,350 |
| Trip total≈ ¥18,430 per person per day, bed included | ¥36,850≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen or soba | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Train Fujioka → Takasaki | ¥240 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The wisteria festival is crowded on weekends; go on a weekday if possible.
- Many shops and restaurants close by 18:00; eat early or in Takasaki.Many shops and restaurants close by 6:00 PM; eat early or in Takasaki.
- The tourist information site is Japanese-only; check the festival dates on the city website.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fujioka藤岡
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fujioka Station → wisteria park (taxi): about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11) (check)
- Fujioka → Takasaki (JR): ¥240 (≈ US$2), about 10 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- 藤公園はどこですか？ — Where is the wisteria park? (fuji kōen wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura desu ka)
Most people in Fujioka do not speak English; have your destination written in Japanese.
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 Fujioka. 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: Apr–May (wisteria season), Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, little to do) · month by month →
- 1 airport 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 Kannon-ji and the wisteria park with seasonal opening hours.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants open after 18:00.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Fujioka Station.
Sources
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