Fuchu
Fuchu (府中Fuchū-shi) is a suburban city of Tokyo.
Get in
Fuchu Station
Several train lines go through Fuchu.
- Keio Line: Run from Shinjuku to Fuchu. The faster Tokkyu (特急) and Jun-Tokkyu (準特急) trains make trip in 20 minutes and cost ¥270.
- JR Nanbu Line: Takes about 50 min from Kawasaki to Fuchu-honmachi (府中本町).
- JR Chuou Line: Takes about 60 min from Tokyo to Fuchu-honmachi via Nishi-kokubunji (西国分寺).
Understand
- 1 Fuchu City Hall Tourist Information Center (府中市 観光情報センター), 3-1 Miyamachi, ☏ 81 42-302-2000. Runs short free tours on every Thursday.
See
Ohkunitama Shrine
- 1 Ohkunitama Shrine (大國魂神社), Miyamachi 3-1, ☏ 81 42-362-0092. One of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. Kurayami Matsuri (night festival) Six large drams. Eight omikoshi (small shrines).
- 2 Suntory Brewery Musashino Plant (サントリー武蔵野ビール工場), Yazakicho 3, ☏ 81 42-360-9591.
Do
Jomon no Yu
- 1 Tokyo Racecourse (東京競馬場), Hiyoshicho 1-1 (from Shinjuku, take the Keio Tokkyu or Jun-tokkyu to Chofu, change for a local train to Higashi-Fuchu, and change again for the shuttle train to the racecourse; despite the transfer hooplah, it's still only 30-35 minutes and ¥270), ☏ 81 42-363-3141. One of Japan's largest horse racing facilities. Home to several prestigious Grade 1 events including the Yasuda Kinen and Japan Cup races. Racing weekends only, generally January-February, April-June and October-November. The facility is served by the Fuchu-Keiba-Seimonmae Station (府中競馬正門前) of the Keio Line, where shuttle trains run to and from Higashi-Fuchu Station (東府中).
- 2 Toho Cinema, Miyamachi 1-50, Kururu, ☏ 81 50-6868-5032.
- 3 Jomon no Yu (縄文の湯), Miyanishicho 1-5-1 (near Isetan), ☏ 81 120-041-265. A hot spa.
Buy
- 1 Isetan (伊勢丹), ☏ 81 42-334-1111.
- 2 Kururu Mall (くるる), ☏ 81 42-368-0966.
Eat
There are a collection of restaurants in the area around the railway underpass.
- 1 Eat Paradice (in the Isetan food court), ☏ 81 42-334-1111. Serves sushi, tempura, and soba.
Drink
- 1 Starbucks Coffee (スターバックスコーヒー), Miyamachi 1-50, ☏ 81 42-354-8830.
- 2 Dragon Bar (ドラゴンバー), Maison de Bonheur 1 Flr., 1-9-28 Miyamachi, ☏ 81 42-368-1441.
- 3 Chot Bar, 2-7-1 Fuchucho, ☏ 81 42-336-3367.
- 4 Cafe Hediard (カフェエディアール), Isetan Fuchu 6F, Miyamachi 1-41-2, ☏ 81 42-351-9137. 10:00-19:30. Enjoy original blended coffee, various tea and pancakes.
Sleep
Hotel Continental
- 1 Hotel Continental (ホテルコンチネンタル), 1-5-1 Fuchu-cho (right in front of Keio Fuchu Station), ☏ 81 42-333-7111.
Connect
- 2 Sheep Box (シープボックス), Miyanishicho 1-5-1 (near Fuchu Station), ☏ 81 42-351-6660. An internet cafe.
Go next
| Routes through Fuchu |
| Tachikawa ← Yaho ← | N  S | → Inagi → Kawasaki |
| Koshigaya ← Nishi Kokubunji ← | N  S | → END |
| Hachioji ← Tama ← | W  E | → Tokyo/Setagaya → Tokyo/Shinjuku |
| Musashi Sakai ← | N  S | → END |
| Kofu ← Hachioji ← | W  E | → Chofu → Tokyo |
| Hachioji ← Kunitachi ← | W  E | → Chofu → Tokyo |