Major city · Japan
Fuchu府中
Spend a half‑day to see Ohkunitama Shrine, then the Suntory Musashino Brewery; add the Tokyo Racecourse if you have a morning slot.
Fuchu is a suburban Tokyo city with a historic shrine, a major brewery, and Japan's largest racecourse. All are reachable by train within 20‑60 minutes from central Tokyo, so a single day covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Golden Week (late Apr–early May)
- Airports
- HND · NRT
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fuchu110 ▾
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 Fuchu, 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
- SafetyFuchu is generally safe; stay alert on late‑night trains and follow racecourse safety notices.
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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 Haneda Airport.
- Getting aroundKeio Line (20 min from Shinjuku, ¥320 (≈ US$3)), JR Chuo Line (≈60 min from Tokyo Station), JR Nanbu Line (≈50 min from Kawasaki).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)¥400–¥700 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draft at a bar)¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
- Budget bedHotel Continental (standard double), a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHotel Continental (standard double), a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedHotel Continental (standard double), a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
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 Haneda Airport · NRT Narita International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fuchu: next 7 days
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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)
5 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 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
Keio Line (20 min from Shinjuku, ¥320), JR Chuo Line (≈60 min from Tokyo Station), JR Nanbu Line (≈50 min from Kawasaki). Use the Keio shuttle to the racecourse.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chofu
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Keio Line eastbound, about 10 min
Historic temples and shopping.
Kokubunji
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
JR Chuo Line northbound, about 15 min
Parks and museums.
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.
Hotel Continental
Opposite Keio Fuchu Station; convenient for train 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
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Continental (standard double)1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥20,000 per person per day, bed included | ¥20,000≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ¥400–¥700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (draft at a bar) | ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| 5 km taxicheck | ¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19) |
| Keio Line fare (Shinjuku → Fuchu)check | ¥320 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last Keio trains depart around midnight; plan return accordingly.
- Racecourse shuttle runs only on race days; check schedule (check).
- English signage is limited at the shrine and brewery; use the Japanese guide site with Google Translate.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fuchu府中
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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
Embassy
US consulate in Tokyo; other embassies in central Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shinjuku → Fuchu (Keio Line): ¥320 (≈ US$3), about 20 min (check)
- Tokyo Racecourse shuttle: ¥320 (≈ US$3) round‑trip (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)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the restroom? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura 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 Fuchu. 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 (heat), Golden Week (late Apr–early May) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑stay options near the racecourse for weekend events.
- Include a bike‑share guide for short trips between shrine and brewery.
Sources
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