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Welcome to Fuchu

A soothing area in Tokyo
where you can experienceabundant nature and history

Fuchu
Sightseeing Guide
With Safety Tips

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Photogenic
Fuchu

This is the city of Fuchu
Not only is this city surrounded by abundant nature from season to season, it also has
a rich history as a political, economic and cultural center going back to ancient times.
With many places to enjoy nature and historical landmarks, you can experience thebest of Japan here. Plenty of events are held in accordance with the seasons, so pleasecome and visit!

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P02-03: Photogenic Fuchu
P04-05: Take a Look Around Fuchu
P06: Fuchu City Center Shopping & Dining
P07: Fuchu Annual Event Calendar
P08: Fuchu Safety Tips

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To Tachikawa

Take a Look
Around Fuchu
至立川

Kunitachi 国立

Kokubunji 国分寺

Nishi-Kokubunji 西国分寺

JR Chuo Line

国分寺

Shin-fuchu-kaido Ave. 新府中街道

Find your favorite spots,
such as historical landmarks or places
to experience abundant nature!

Kokubunji-kaido
街道
Ave.

JR 中央線

Musashidai RyokuchiG

Tohachi-doro Ave.
東八道路

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Evacuation areas (seethe Fuchu Safety Tips
on page 8)

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Nippon Electric Company
Fuchu Office

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Koshu-kaido Ave.

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妙光院

Kokushi Office andIeyasu Palace Historic Site
国司館と家康御殿
史跡広場

サントリー〈天然水のビール工場〉
東京・武蔵野ブルワリー

DAI-TOKYO 10
Wholesale Market

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Keiba-jo Do

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Tamagaw
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JRA 東京大東京綜合卸売センター

Fuchu Municipal Kyodo no Mori
General Gymnasium
Museum
郷土の森総合体育館
Kyodonomori
府中市郷土の森博物館

Sekido

関戸

多摩川

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Suntory Tokyo
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Experience
the history of Japanin Fuchu

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アート カフェ(two rows of Zelkova
trees along the avenue)

高安寺

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[2-4-1 Katamachi, Fuchu-shi]
There are many cultural properties, including the Kannondo Hall in the temple precinct. The amazing main gate andwater well still remain.

14 Art Cafe

13

Katamachi Library

Ave.

中央自
動車道

❸ Koanji Temple

中央文化センター

MAP P.6m
Fuchuho

NEC 日本電気府中事業場

F

甲州街道

Bubai Dori[3-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi]
This ancient shrine has a long history of more than 1,900 years
and it is well-known for marriage blessings and warding
off evil. Many festivals are held here throughout the year.

s
州 hu-k旧甲分梅通り❷ Okunitama-jinja Shrine

Kyu K
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Fuchu Park
府中公園
Fuchu Civic Stadium
Lumièr
市民球場
Chuo Culture ルミエー
Center

府中中央公園Bubaigawara 分倍河原

hifFuchu Chuo Park

美好町通り

Miyoshi-cho Dori Ave.

Musashifuchu

5 Kumanojinja Shrine

Nis

Ave.

府中

富士見通
り

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Fujimidori

There are exhibitions where you can experience Fuchu's
history and nature, as well as a planetarium. Seasonal
flowers bloom throughout the vast grounds.

東京農工大学

Kita-Fu

Yaho❶ Fuchu Municipal Museum
Kyodonomori [6-32 Minamicho, Fuchu-shi]

Tokyo University ofAgriculture andTechnologye

H TOSHIBA Fuchu

Gakuendori Ave.

学園通り

Tama River
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JR Nambu Line

Keio Inokashira Line

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小田急線

下北沢

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Odakyu Line

Shimo-Kitazawa

谷

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分 kubu寺 njiTrain route map

4❹ Kokushi Office and Ieyasu Palace
Historic Sites Square❺ Musashifuchu Kumanojinja ShrineTomb[1-14 Honmachi, Fuchu-shi],
Kokushi-no-Tachi Hall (Provincial Governor s Office) was
located here approximately 1,300 years ago. There is aMusashi Province Scope that recreates scenes from thattime using VR.

[2-9 Nishifucho, Fuchu-shi (Kumano-jinja Shrine precinct)]
This is one of the largest and oldest round-top squarebottom shaped burial mounds in Japan. Observe how it
looked when it was constructed around 1,350 years ago.
There is also an exhibition hall.

Musashi-Koganei 武蔵小金井

Higashi-Koganei 東小金井

JR Chuo LineTo Shinjuku

JR 中央線

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❾ Myoko-in Temple[1-16-13 Honmachi, Fuchu-shi]
A beautiful vermillion-lacquered Nio-mon gate stands
here. The peaceful sight is attractive with the large
ginkgo tree beside the main building and the temple
precinct bamboo thicket.

Musashino Park
武蔵野公園

hi D ori Ave
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Seibu

Tama

浅間山公園

14 Fuchu Art Museum 府中市美術館

Fuchu-no-Mori Theater
府中の森 芸術劇場

Tama

東京外国語大学

dai

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Asahi-cho Dori Ave.

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Racecourse

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白糸

National
PoliceAcademy

警察大学校

Sakakibara Heart InstituteTokyo Stadium (Ajinomoto Stadium)
東京スタジアム（味の素スタジアム）

dai 武蔵野台 Shinagaw
a Kaido Ave.

Keio

品川

街道

L
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京王

京競馬場

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ボートレース 多摩川

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Koremasa Bridge

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[1-1 Hiyoshicho, Fuchu-shi]
A derby is held here in May when the horses race at thislush green racecourse. Also check out the museum, where
there are lots of hands-on exhibits.

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Kyoteijo⓬ JRA Tokyo Racecourse

Tobi
ta

Tamagawa
Speedboat Racecourse
Koremasa 是政[3-1 Yazakicho, Fuchu-shi]
Here you can take a tour of a beer production plant. You
can also sample freshly-made beer after the tour. Limitededition goods are available as souvenirs.

榊原記念病院

Musashino

Ave.

⓫ Suntory Tokyo Musashino Brewery

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府中朝日フット
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ori Ave. 競馬場通り

Racing Museum
ple JRAJRA 競馬博物館

ri Ave.

町通
りTokyo University Fuchu Asahi
of Foreign Studies Football Parke Higashi-fuch

京王競

ho Do

多磨

武蔵野の森公園

人見街道

Tabi store

府中競馬
ajo Lineimommae 正門前
Keio Ke馬ib場線

Tamac[4-1 Yazakicho, Fuchu-shi]
This is the largest wholesale market in the Tama area.
The atmosphere is lively, with shops lined up selling
fresh foods, daily products and more.

Musashino-no-Mori Park C

朝日町通り

航空自衛隊府中基地

Hitomi-kaido Ave.

Shin Koganei-kaido Ave.

JASDF Fuchu Base

新小金井街道

re Fuchu

多磨

7 A Fuchu-no-Mori Park 府中の森公園❿ DAI-TOKYO Wholesale Market

野川公園

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多磨
霊園
東通
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8 Sengenyama Parkール府中

Nogawa Park

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6 Tama Reien Cemetery
B 多磨霊園至川崎Fuch

中 u Ta多府⓭ Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki(two rows of Zelkova trees along the avenue)[Near 1 Miyanishicho / 2 Miyanishicho, Fuchu-shi]
This National Natural Monument is the symbol of Fuchu. The
green tunnel continues for approximately 500 meters.

❻ Tama Reien Cemetery❼ Fuchu-no-Mori Park

❽ Sengenyama Park

⓮ Fuchu Art Museum[4-628 Tamacho, Fuchu-shi]
Many famous people are buried here in Japan’s largest
municipal cemetery, which is surrounded by thick greenery.
It is also well-known as a site for cherry blossoms.

[1 Sengencho / 2 Midoricho / 2 Tenjincho, Fuchu-shi]
The space on top of the small hill is ideal for relaxing.
There are also many sport facilities.

[4 Sengencho / 5 Wakamatsucho, Fuchu-shi]
Enjoy wonderful scenery here that commands a view ofMount Fuji from the 80-meter-high mountaintop. Sengenjinja Shrine is located at the peak of this park. に変更をお願いします。

[1-3 Sengencho, Fuchu-shi]
In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are temporary
exhibitions, workshops and public performances held
throughout the year.

5FuchuCity Center
Shopping & Dining
There are many locations
to enjoy shopping and dining
in the center of Fuchu. You can enjoy
your day in Fuchu to the fullest!.

Koshu-kaido Ave. 甲州街道

Keio Lin

e 京王線

Waraku Yoitake
和楽 酔竹

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Musashi Fuchu LE SIGNE

Fuchu 府中武蔵府中 LE SIGNE［ル・シーニュ］

Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki
馬場大門のケヤキ並木

11 Kaiten Sushi Taisei

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Full of information about places to eat and drink,
along with sightseeing spots in Fuchu!
URL | https://www.city.fuchu.tokyo.jp/bunka/olypararugby/olypala/fuchugourmetguide.html

Aokiya4 Kamedaya

青木屋

Kyu Koshu-kaido Ave. 旧甲州街道
Fuchu Tourist Information Center Koban
亀田屋

府中市観光情報センター

府中街道

Fuchu-kaido Ave.

Festival supplies
5 Suzukiya
お祭り用品 鈴木屋

府中市役所

善明寺

13 Teuchi-soba Hoteiya

交番

手打ち蕎麦 ほてい家

Furusato Fuchu
History Museum

ふるさと 府中歴史館

Fuchu City Hall

Zenmyo-ji Temple

Okunitama-jinja Shrine
大国魂神社

12 Fuchu Sunaba

Musashi kokufu Ato(Remains of Provincial Office of Musashi)
国史跡 武蔵国府跡

Kyozu Do Ave.
京所道

❶ Musashi Fuchu LE SIGNE❷ Foris[1-100 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi]
This commercial complex in front of Fuchu Station
has everything from shopping and food to spaces for
local residents’ activities in one place.

[1-41-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi]
This is a specialty mall along the street ofKeyakinamiki. It consists of a shopping mall, foodcourt, supermarket and more.

❸ Aokiya❹ Kamedaya❺ Festival supplies Suzukiya❻ Komaya Tabi (Japanese socks) store[1-41-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi (Inside Foris)]
Established in 1893, the love for this Japanese confectionery
store goes back a long way in Fuchu. Popular items include“Musashino-nisshi” and dorayaki (red bean pancakes).

[2-8-1 Miyanishicho, Fuchu-shi]
The same machine-free method of producing
Japanese confectioneries has continued here since
the store was established.

[2-22-5 Miyanishicho, Fuchu-shi]
This long-standing store was established more than
100 years ago. In addition to festival supplies, it has
items that are ideal for souvenirs, such as hand towels.

[1-3-13 Hachimancho, Fuchu-shi]
This store is complete with goods and clothing items
that are essential for festivals. Its wooden tag straps
are popular as souvenirs.

❼ Shuza Nakakyu Honten❽ Jomonnoyu❾ Waraku Yoitake❿ Raion Fuchu Honten[4-2-1 Miyanishicho, Fuchu-shi]
This store stocks sake (rice wine) from all over Japan.
The rice wines can be sampled so you can find yourfavorite.

[1-5-1 Miyanishicho, Fuchu-shi]
Experience an authentic hot spring treatment with water
quality that is comparable to Japan’s top three bijin-no-yu(hot springs of beauty). You will be warmed to your very core.

[West A Building 1F, 1-17-3 Miyanishicho, Fuchu-shi]
At this creative izakaya (Japanese bar), you cancasually enjoy authentic Japanese food. Savor thecuisine made with luxurious seasonal ingredients.

[Kururu 1F, 1-50 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi]
This ramen store is loved by locals. In addition toramen, popular items include gyoza dumplings andthree types of tsukemen noodles.

⓫ Kaiten Sushi Taisei Fuchu Honten⓬ Fuchu Sunaba⓭ Teuchi-soba Hoteiya⓮ Art Cafe

[1-10-2 Honmachi, Fuchu-shi][2-2-20 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi][2-7-1 Fuchucho, Fuchu-shi]Come here to savor highly aromatic soba noodles. The
popular “sunaba moriage soba” has a daikon radish
garnish on top of the soba.

This store offers authentic hand-kneaded soba noodles. At night, you can enjoy a creative menu of snacks
and drinks.

Relax at this cafe while enjoying original freshly-groundcoffee and handmade cakes.

[1-9 Miyamachi, Fuchu-shi (Inside LE SIGNE)]

You can eat authentic sushi made with carefully selected ingredients at this store, where skilled chefs havebeen molding sushi by hand for 40 years.

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2 Foris フォーリス
3

Shuza Nakakyu Honten
7

KURURU

回転寿司 たいせい府中本店

縄文の湯酒座 中久本店

らいおん府中本店

Fuchu Honten

Jomonnoyu

CHECK
HERE!

10 Raion Fuchu Honten

1

13(two rows of Zelkova trees along the avenue)

府中 砂場

Fuchu Annual
Event Calendar
Fuchu hosts everything from
historic festivals to events for enjoying
seasonal flowers. Create pleasantmemories as you view and participate
in these events.

冬WinterHassaku Sumo
Wrestling Festival(Okunitama-jinja Shrine)
August 1

This festival has its origins in ritualsumo wrestling calling for a great
harvest, peace, and tranquility.
Today, there are inter-town
league matches mainly between
elementary school students where
you will hear the cheerful voicesof children.

Setsubun Festival

Yosakoi in Fuchu(Okunitama-jinja Shrine)(Main stage: Babadaimon no
Keyaki Namiki)February 3

Late AugustWith the rallying cry “fuku wauchi” (In with good fortune),celebrities, sport personalities, andpopular mascot characters prayfor good luck by throwing beans.
Many people come to catch thebeans as a good omen.

Kyodonomori
Ume Plum Festival(Fuchu Municipal Museum
Kyodonomori)

Enjoy the dances of participatingteams from Fuchu and elsewhereas they dance along the Zelkova
trees, stages set up in the
Okunitama-jinja Shrine precinct
and shopping areas. Create summertime memories as you watch anddance together.

秋

Autumn春

September 27–28

A total of 1,100 plum trees ofabout 60 different varieties comeinto bloom at Fuchu Municipal
Museum Kyodonomori, whichis three times bigger than theTokyo Dome. Various events arealso held during the festival.

Kurayami Matsuri

JAZZ in Fuchu(Darkness Festival)(Okunitama-jinja Shrine)(Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki,etc.)

May 3–6

OctoberThis festival that is regularly
held at Okunitama-jinja used tobe celebrated at night. There isa parade featuring eight portableshrines, six giant taiko drums,
and 22 festival floats. There aremany things to see, includingmusical performances.

Enjoy free performances by morethan 100 bands, both professional
and amateur, in locations throughout Fuchu City. The streets of Fuchu are filled with music during
this event.
*A minimum order may be required at café venues.

Kyodonomori
Hydrangea Festival

Tori no Ichi

(Okunitama-jinja Shrine)(Fuchu Municipal Museum
Kyodonomori)
Late May to Early July

夏

Summer(Okunitama-jinja Shrine)

The fact that this area was once
famous for kuri (chestnuts) canstill be seen at this festival. In
addition to selling chestnuts, amagical atmosphere is createdby the line of paper lanterns.
Don’t miss the floats and FuchuHayashi musical performances.

Early February to early MarchSpring

Kuri Festival

NovemberThis festival to pray forcommercial success is held in
locations throughout Japan.
Lively shouting sounds out
among the stalls selling rakes -good luck charms said to “rakein good luck”.

The arrival of summer isannounced by the 10,000
hydrangeas of approximately 30
varieties that adorn the park. The
hydrangeas of many different
colors shining among the historicreconstructed buildings create atypical Japanese atmosphere.

Sumomo Plum Festival(Okunitama-jinja Shrine)
July 20
Said to have started when
Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his
son Yoshiie offered plums to
Okunitama-jinja Shrine in honorof their victory, plum stores now
line the Shrine precinct area.

冬WinterFuchu Keyakinamiki
Illumination + Bamboo
Lights (Babadaimon no Keyaki
Namiki, etc.)

Mid-November to Late December
Experience a classic winter scene
in which the rows of Zelkova trees
are illuminated with beautiful
lights. The atmosphere is madeeven more magical by the bamboo
lights set up near Fuchu Station.

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Fuchu Safety Tips

If a natural disaster, trouble or health problem occurs during your visit, please do not panic.
The information below is for your reference.

If an earthquake strikes

If a fire breaks out

If there is a major earthquake, it may be difficult tomove from your location depending on the severityof the vibrations, so please give top priority toprotecting your head. If you are in the city, please
move away from structures such as buildings
and take refuge in a nearby park or open space
while protecting your head using an item or both
hands and being aware of falling objects such as
signboards and glass panes. In Fuchu, “evacuation
areas” have been set up for temporary shelter
until the situation calms down. Once the shaking
subsides and you are able to move, please takeshelter in an “evacuation area.”

What should you do if a fire breaks
out in the building while you are
shopping or dining? Most deaths
during fires are caused by carbon
monoxide poisoning or suffocation
due to the smoke. When smoke
starts to spread, it’s easy to panic,and difficult to escape. A loud bellsound will go off if there is a fire, so
if you hear this sound, please cover
your mouth with a handkerchief orsimilar item, and immediately takerefuge outside the building.

▼ Evacuation areas

A Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu-no-Mori ParkB Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Reien Cemetery /Tokyo Metropolitan Musashino ParkC Tokyo Metropolitan Musashino-no-Mori Park /Fuchu Asahi Football Park
D Tamagawa Ryokuchi
E JRA Tokyo Racecourse
F Fuchu Civic Stadium / Fuchu Civic Track and
Field Stadium / Tokyo Metropolitan Nogyo High School
G Musashidai Ryokuchi
H TOSHIBA Fuchu OfficeI

Nippon Electric Company Fuchu Office

If a typhoon or local downpour strikes
In the case of heavy rain or atyphoon, etc., overflowing or
inundation of the Tama River may
cause flooding. If that happens, it
is important to quickly take refuge
before flooding occurs, due to thedanger a flood poses to visibility.
In Fuchu, flood hazard maps are
distributed in English, Chinese andKorean, so please check them inadvance.
▼ Flood Hazard Map of Fuchu City

https://www.city.fuchu.tokyo.jp/bosaibohan/saigai/hazardo/gaikokugobann.html* Please confirm the locations of these areas on the map on pp. 4–5.

If an item is stolen or lostIf you need medical assistanceIf you encounter any trouble such as the theft or loss of your belongings or avaluable item, please report it to the police. Police offices have prepareddocuments that enable you to convey your purpose by pointing at pictures. Also,
there is a telephone service with support in more than 18 languages.

Please visit a hospital and receive a health check without delay if you are injured
or your health deteriorates.

Japan Helpline

0570-000-911

If your credit card is lost or stolen, do not forget to contact the credit card company.

American Express
Diners ClubJCB
MasterCard
Visa Card
UnionPay

0120-020-120
0120-074-024
0120-794-082
00531-11-3886
006633-800-553
0034-800-800-287

Safety Tips
for Travelers
by Japan National Tourism Organization
This is the Japan National Tourism Organization
website for countermeasures in the event of
a disaster.

Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institutions andPharmacy Information Service

Search here for medical institutions offering support in foreign
languages.

https://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq13/qqport/
tomintop/Himawari: Tokyo Metropolitan Medical

Institution Information Service

In addition to information in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish
about medical institutions offering health checks in foreign languages,
you can receive information about the health care system in Japan.

03-5285-8181 (9:00–20:00)

Japan Visitor Hotline
This call center offers multilingual support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can receive information during
disasters and emergencies (accidents, illnesses, etc.), along with sightseeing information.

050-3816-2787

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

▼ Supported languages
English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese

URL| https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/index.html▼ Range of support
Information during emergencies (accidents, illnesses, etc.), information during disasters, and sightseeing
information