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Tsuru都留市
Skip Tsuru unless you want to see the Maglev test track at 500 km/h (311 mph); otherwise it's a quiet commuter town with little else for a traveller.Skip Tsuru unless you want to see the Maglev test track at 311 mph (500 km/h); otherwise it's a quiet commuter town with little else for a traveller.
Tsuru is a small city in the foothills of Mount Fuji, known mainly for the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center where the Linear Chuo Shinkansen test train passes at 504 km/h. Beyond that, the city has limited attractions for tourists and is best visited as a short stop between Otsuki and Fujiyoshida.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
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Not a trip line yet
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 Tsuru110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
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 Tsuru, 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
- SafetyTsuru is a safe, quiet city.
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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 · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (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.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (About 2.5 h by train via Tokyo and Otsuki).
- Getting aroundThe city is walkable near the station, but the Maglev Center is a 20-min walk or short taxi ride.
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 mealBowl of ramen¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (can at convenience store)¥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)
- Museum or sight ticketMaglev Center entry¥500 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel double, a night, per room¥14,000 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel double, a night, per room¥22,000 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
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
- NRT Narita International Airport (About 2.5 h by train via Tokyo and Otsuki) · HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 2 h by train via Shinjuku and Otsuki)
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
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
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: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tsuru: 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)
5 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°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
The city is walkable near the station, but the Maglev Center is a 20-min walk or short taxi ride. Buses are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Fuji Kyuko line from Tsuru, about 30 min
For Chureito Pagoda and Fuji views.
Otsuki
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Fuji Kyuko line, about 15 min
Small castle town with a few temples.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR Chuo Line from Otsuki, about 40 min
Prefectural capital with castle ruins and wineries.
Koshu
goDoor to door: About 1 h
JR Chuo Line from Otsuki, about 30 min
Wine region with tasting rooms.
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 Tsuru Station
A few business hotels; convenient for the train line.
Fujiyoshida or Otsuki
More accommodation options, 15–30 min by train.
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
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Maglev Center entry1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Fuji Kyuko line Tsuru–Fujiyoshida one way1 × ¥600 · check | ¥600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,160 |
| Trip total≈ ¥12,760 per person per day, bed included | ¥12,760≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bowl of ramen | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (can at convenience store) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Fuji Kyuko line Tsuru–Otsuki | ¥300–400 (≈ US$3) (check) |
| Maglev Center entry | ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Maglev test runs are not on a fixed schedule; check the center's website for viewing times.
- The tourist association site was closed for renewal as of May 2024; check the city government's Japanese-only page for updates.
- Limited dining options in the evening; eat before 20:00 or bring snacks.Limited dining options in the evening; eat before 8:00 PM or bring snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Tsuru都留市
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Nagoya; most other countries have consulates-general in Osaka or embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tsuru Station → Maglev Center (taxi): about ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
- Fuji Kyuko line Tsuru → Fujiyoshida: about ¥600 (≈ US$5) (check)
- JR Otsuki → Kofu: about ¥800 (≈ US$6) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- いくらですか？ — How much? (ikura desu ka)
- リニア見学センターはどこですか？ — Where is the Maglev Center? (rinia kengaku sentā wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu 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 Tsuru. 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 and humid), Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Maglev Center page with verified viewing times and ticket prices.
- Walking route from Tsuru Station to the Maglev Center with landmarks.
- Eat pages with last orders and lunch-only places.
Sources
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