Fuchu (Tokyo) - city in Tokyo, Japan
Fuchu ( Fuchū-shi) is a suburban city of Tokyo.
Understand
Tourist information center
- Fuchu City Hall Tourist Information Center (府中市 観光情報センター), 3-1 Miyamachi, 35.6698286°, 139.4793536°, +81 42-302-2000. Runs short free tours on every Thursday. 2016-01-10
Get in
By train
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).
Get around
See
- Ohkunitama Shrine (大國魂神社), Miyamachi 3-1, 35.6674791°, 139.4783236°, +81 42-362-0092. One of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. Kurayami Matsuri (night festival) Six large drams. Eight omikoshi (small shrines).
- Suntory Brewery Musashino Plant (サントリー武蔵野ビール工場), Yazakicho 3, 35.6600019°, 139.4783809°, +81 42-360-9591.
Do
- 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), 35.6649666°, 139.4834443°, +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).
- Toho Cinema, Miyamachi 1-50, Kururu, 35.6713761°, 139.4809275°, +81 50-6868-5032.
- Jomon no Yu (縄文の湯), Miyanishicho 1-5-1 (near Isetan), 35.6712874°, 139.4786233°, +81 120-041-265. A hot spa.
Buy
- Isetan (伊勢丹), 35.6707627°, 139.4796921°, +81 42-334-1111.
- Kururu Mall (くるる), 35.6714458°, 139.4809704°, +81 42-368-0966.
Eat
There are a collection of restaurants in the area around the railway underpass.
- Eat Paradice, 35.6707627°, 139.4796921°, +81 42-334-1111. Serves sushi, tempura, and soba. 2016-01-11
Drink
- Starbucks Coffee (スターバックスコーヒー), Miyamachi 1-50, 35.671424°, 139.4810052°, +81 42-354-8830.
- Dragon Bar (ドラゴンバー), Maison de Bonheur 1 Flr., 1-9-28 Miyamachi, 35.6703209°, 139.4807011°, +81 42-368-1441.
- Chot Bar, 2-7-1 Fuchucho, 35.6726164°, 139.4826495°, +81 42-336-3367.
- Cafe Hediard (カフェエディアール), Isetan Fuchu 6F, Miyamachi 1-41-2, 35.6707508°, 139.4792516°, +81 42-351-9137. 10:00-19:30. Enjoy original blended coffee, various tea and pancakes.
Sleep
- Hotel Continental (ホテルコンチネンタル), 1-5-1 Fuchu-cho (right in front of Keio Fuchu Station), 35.6724016°, 139.4815646°, +81 42-333-7111.
Connect
- Sheep Box (シープボックス), Miyanishicho 1-5-1 (near Fuchu Station), 35.6712719°, 139.4786441°, +81 42-351-6660. An internet cafe. 2016-01-11
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