Fuchu (Tokyo)

Fuchu

Fuchu (府中 Fuchū-shi) is a suburban city of Tokyo.

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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).

🌍 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 Thu. (updated Jan 2016)

Ohkunitama Shrine

🌍 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).
🌍 Suntory Brewery Musashino Plant (サントリー武蔵野ビール工場), Yazakicho 3, ☎ +81 42-360-9591.

Jomon no Yu

🌍 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).
🌍 Toho Cinema, Miyamachi 1-50, Kururu, ☎ +81 50-6868-5032.
🌍 Jomon no Yu (縄文の湯), Miyanishicho 1-5-1 (Near Isetan.), ☎ +81 120-041-265. A hot spa.

There are a collection of restaurants in the area around the railway underpass.

🌍 Eat Paradice (In the Isetan food court), ☎ +81 42-334-1111. Serves sushi, tempura, and soba. (updated Jan 2016)
🌍 Vin Blanc (In the Hotel Continental). Reasonable lunch, gorgeous dinner. (updated Jan 2016)
Sizzler. (updated Jan 2016)

🌍 Starbucks Coffee (スターバックスコーヒー), Miyamachi 1-50, ☎ +81 42-354-8830.
🌍 Tully's Coffee (タリーズコーヒー), Minano 1F, 3-22-26 Katamachi, ☎ +81 42-352-8455.
🌍 Dragon Bar (ドラゴンバー), Maison de Bonheur 1 Flr., 1-9-28 Miyamachi, ☎ +81 42-368-1441.
🌍 Chot Bar, 2-7-1 Fuchucho, ☎ +81 42-336-3367.
🌍 Cafe Hediard (カフェエディアール), Isetan Fuchu 6F, Miyamachi 1-41-2, ☎ +81 42-351-9137. 10AM-7:30PM. Enjoy original blended coffee, various tea and pancakes.

Hotel Continental

🌍 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.

🌍 Sheep Box (シープボックス), Miyanishicho 1-5-1 (Near Fuchu Station), ☎ +81 42-351-6660. An internet cafe. (updated Jan 2016)

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

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