Fuji
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About Fuji
Fujiʑi, ɸɯ.(d)ʑiꜜ.ɕi]) is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2019, the city had an estimated population of 245,015 in 106,087 households, and a population density of 1,000 people per km2. The total area of the city is 244.95 square kilometers (94.58 sq mi). Fuji is the third largest city in terms of population in Shizuoka Prefecture, trailing Hamamatsu and Shizuoka.
Located on the banks of the Fuji River, most of the city of Fuji enjoys good views of Mount Fuji, part of whose summit is within the city borders. The city is bordered to the south by Suruga Bay on the Pacific Ocean.
Per Japanese census data, the population of Fuji has grown rapidly over the past 50 years.
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Fuji is 16.2 °C (61.2 °F). The average annual rainfall is 2,159.1 millimetres (85.00 in) with September as the wettest...
Fuji travel guide
Understand
Tourist information site The local tourist association has a multilingual guide site.
Eat
In Fuji city, Japanese-style confectionery is one of the special products. It is called "Fujisancho". It is image of Mt.Fuji. The top of this Japanese-style confectionery is made from the coffee bean. It is sold at "Tagonotsuki". The other is "sakurabo". It is sold at cheap sweet shop and festivals. It is very delicious!! It is only sold in Shizuoka.
Drink & nightlife
Land of OZ (ランド・オブ・オズ) (just south of Fuji station). Great place to drink and interact with other foreigners from around the world. The only place catering to foreigners in the city, they have a variety of international beers (including Guinness), Australian wines, and bar food like chicken wings and nachos. (updated Apr 2024)
Go next
This is by far the best activity that Fuji City has to offer, leaving!
Fujinomiya Numazu Nagaizumi Susono Mishima Gotemba Shizuoka Shibakawa Minobu
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.