2026 Fuchu Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in August)

🔥Summer Exclusive|2026 Japan Fireworks Festival Dream Guide🌸 Still wondering where to go next summer? Quickly grab this list of Japan’s fireworks festivals! A perfect blend of romance and awe, miss it and wait a whole year💫 🎆TOP1: Tokyo Racecourse Fireworks Festival "Season of Light and Shadow" 📍Tokyo Racecourse ✨14,000 dazzling fireworks ⏰July 1, 19:30-20:40 (Gates open at 17:00) 💡Artistic fireworks with interwoven light and shadow, turning Tokyo’s city nightscape into a canvas! 🎆TOP2: Sumida River Fireworks Festival "Kanto’s No.1" 📍Sumida River, Tokyo ✨20,000 spectacular fireworks ⏰July 25, 19:00-20:30 💯One of Japan’s top three fireworks festivals, a century-old tradition not to be missed! 🎆TOP3: Edogawa Fireworks Festival "Colorful Night Sky" 📍Edogawa, Tokyo ✨14,000 fireworks lighting up summer ⏰August 1, 19:15-20:20 🌈Fireworks as vibrant as a rainbow, a social media favorite! 🎆TOP4: Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival "Phantom on the Lake" 📍Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture ✨12,000 dreamlike fireworks ⏰August 6, 19:30-20:30 💧Fireworks reflected on the lake surface, the ultimate Japanese romantic experience! 🎆TOP5: Kiho Lantern Festival Fireworks "Peacock Display" 📍Kiho Town, Mie Prefecture ✨3,000 exquisite artistic fireworks ⏰July 25, 19:30-20:30 🦚Peacock-shaped fireworks so stunning they take your breath away, a hidden gem in the forest! 🎆TOP6: Muroran Mantent Fireworks Festival "Blockbuster Scale" 📍Muroran, Hokkaido ✨35,000 explosive fireworks ⏰September 6, 19:15-20:15 💥Japan’s largest fireworks and music festival, maximum impact! 🎆TOP7: Yodogawa Fireworks Festival "Poem of Osaka" 📍Yodogawa, Osaka ✨Number of fireworks undisclosed for a surprise ⏰October 17, 19:00-20:00 🎐Kansai’s grand finale fireworks, continuing the last summer celebration! 💡Viewing Tips: ✅ Arrive 2-3 hours early to secure a spot ✅ Bring a picnic mat and delicious food ✅ Wear a yukata for better photo vibes ✅ Check the weather on the day

Fuchu City, Tokyo ˗ˏˋFuchu City Local Forest Museumˎˊ˗ The hydrangeas at the Local Forest Museum are slowly starting to change color𓂃 At the Local Forest Museum, about 10,000 hydrangea plants are planted, and you can see cute purple, pink, and blue hydrangeas♡ There are lovely spots like Hydrangea Hill, Hydrangea Path, Annabelle Path, and Annabelle Hill𓂃 Among them, the recommended spot is Annabelle Hill, where pure white, adorable Annabelle hydrangeas bloom in full glory♡ Since last year, the number of plants has increased, making it even more lush and vibrant! While it’s famous as a hydrangea spot, Annabelle Hill might still be a little-known breathtaking scenic spot. Be sure to take cute photos surrounded by the lush Annabelle hydrangeas𓂃 ˗ˏˋFuchu City Local Forest Museumˎˊ˗ Hydrangea Festival 📍 6-32 Minamicho, Fuchu City, Tokyo 🗓️ May 31 (Sat) – July 6 (Sun) ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:00 PM)

I visited "Flying Strawberry Tokyo" in Fuchu City, which is gaining popularity for strawberry picking accessible by train from the city center. What does "flying" mean? The plants are suspended in the air by machines, and the ground is concrete. This means you won’t get back pain when picking strawberries, and there’s no worry about dirty shoes. This strawberry farm is not all-you-can-eat; the fee includes up to 200g. About 10 to 12 medium-sized strawberries make up 200g? They weigh your strawberries midway and tell you how many grams you have left, allowing you to add more. Be careful, once picked, strawberries cannot be returned. Extra strawberries cost 450 yen per 100g, so while others picked nearly double as souvenirs, we went with 799g for four people, pushing the limit. You can eat these strawberries at tables under the plants. Today, there were four varieties to compare. The fully ripe strawberries were truly juicy and sweet. The "Yotsuboshi" variety was especially delicious. With unlimited soft drinks included, 1800 yen was a reasonable experience. Store Name: Flying Strawberry Tokyo Address: 3-43 Bunbaicho, Fuchu City, Tokyo Operating Period: Late December to June Open Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (2025) Hours: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 – each session lasts 90 minutes Reservation: Required (book via the store’s website, etc.) Price: 1800 yen for elementary school students and older (200g) 1500 yen for children under elementary school age Access: 7-minute walk from JR Nambu Line Nishi-Fuchu Station 12-minute walk from Keio Line Bubaigawara Station Parking: None (please be aware as the store warns) There is a Super OK near Nishi-Fuchu Station and a Summit near Bubaigawara Station, both with paid parking lots. Shopping grants a few hours of free parking. #Tokyo #Fuchu #Strawberries #StrawberryPicking #Bubaigawara #NishiFuchu #FlyingStrawberryTokyo #Parking #SpringFreeTrip

#0yentripnovember Right next to Fuchuhonmachi station! Tokyo Racecourse is like a theme park that everyone from adults to children can enjoy❤️ Various events are held on weekends, and on big race days there are talk shows with comedians and big-name athletes, so it's full of fun😊 A gourmet festival called Ramen Stakes was also held🍜 Of course you can enjoy horse racing, but you can also relax by watching live racehorses in the paddock🐴 You can also enjoy a meal at the food court🍔 Children can enjoy the spacious athletics✨ I never got bored even after spending the whole day there🥰 📍Address: 1-1 Hiyoshicho, Fuchu City, Tokyo 183-0024

A great place to visit in Tokyo during spring! The reason is the cherry blossoms~ Shinjuku Park, famous for its cherry blossom spots, is filled with beautiful cherry blossoms and is a great place for a walk, making it a must-visit spot for tourists traveling to Tokyo!! Shinjuku Park, located prominently in the city center, is a great place to take a break during your trip~ ✅Shinjuku Park 新宿公園 📍Japan 〒183-0023 Tokyo, Fuchu, Miyamachi, 1 Chome−27

Okuni-tama Shrine is one of the shrines in Japan with a long history and many visitors. The location is in Fuchu City, Tokyo, Japan. You can take the Keio Line and walk about six minutes from Fuchu Station to the destination. Take a leisurely stroll along the gravel path, take a closer look at the shrine's exquisite wooden sculptures and the many thousand-year-old trees enshrined there, which is very artistic.

#Travelwithme I went to see the hydrangeas at the Local Forest Museum in Fuchu City 🎵 I took a train and a bus 🤗 It was very empty even on a Saturday, so I recommend it ❤️ 10,000 hydrangeas were blooming all over the park and it was beautiful 🎵 It's a place where you can feel Japan with buildings with thatched roofs and other things like thatched roofs that give you a Japanese feel. It's also a recommended point that you can enjoy the hydrangeas together with the Japanese feel and buildings such as the waterwheel building. There are also athletic facilities where children can play, so it's a spot that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and even by yourself. Annabelle on Annabelle Hill at the back of the park is in full bloom! ! It was a spectacular sight 🥹📍Fuchu City Local Forest Museum Address: 6-32 Minamimachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo 183-0026 Hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:00) Access: Take the Keio Line or Nambu Line to Bunbeigawara Station, then take a local bus (departing from Bunbeigawara Station) to Local Forest General Gymnasium and get off at "Local Forest Main Gate" Admission Fee: 300 yen Note: There is a cafe inside the museum, but the rice dishes were sold out by 13:30, so you can have a meal at the shop before entering the museum. ⚠️Basically only cash is accepted, so be careful if you don't usually carry cash #hydrangea spot #tokyotourism #fuchucity #hydrangea

#Travelingwithme I went there because I wanted to eat Mont Blanc. Maybe I arrived at the store at a good time, so I was able to get in right away. You should definitely order Mont Blanc. Everything about Mont Blanc is delicious, and although it's not cheap, it's a well-balanced product. Thank you for the meal.

#Travelingwithme An old-fashioned crepe shop. A very famous local shop. I've been buying crepes here ever since I was old enough to remember. Their crepes are very delicious, with no flaws in both taste and volume. A shop that has been loved by locals for many years. Thank you for the meal!

#Travelwithme This is a very simple ramen. The only topping is chopped spring onions seasoned with sesame oil. But it's delicious. This is a ramen where you can really taste the noodles. The flavor is very simple, but the thick, flat noodles are so tasty that you'll probably get addicted.

#TravelingWithMe I chose the spiciest Onibeni, but it wasn't too spicy and was still delicious. The noodles were thick and curly, with a chewy texture. It was satisfying to eat. The chili oil, which was prepared at a high temperature, had an indescribable burnt aroma and was not only spicy but also had an amazing taste that was likely to become addictive. This is the perfect restaurant for people who like spicy food.

#TravelingWithMe The soup has a strong animal flavor. The slightly sweet soy sauce sauce brings out a variety of complex flavors. The noodles are medium-thick and have a high water content. They mix well with the soup, so you'll want to keep eating. The other toppings are also satisfactory. It's no wonder this flavor has survived in front of Fuchu Station for so long.

#Travelingwithme I bought the "Tanuki Niboshi (large)" and "Rice" from the weekday morning menu. The soup is light and unseasoned with dried sardines. The noodles are medium-thick and curly with a high water content, hand-kneaded just before boiling. You can eat it easily in the morning without any resistance. The only toppings are fried tempura bits and chopped onions. I would have liked a slice of pork, but for this price (730 yen for a large), I can't complain. I transplanted the fried tempura bits that had absorbed the soup onto the rice and had a "Tanuki bowl." Personally, I thought it would be nice to have a raw egg so I could do TKG.

#Travelingwithme It was my first time there. I ordered castella buns, Furusato potatoes, and dorayaki. An elderly man wearing a white chef's lab coat seems to be running the place by himself. The interior of the shop had a Showa-era feel, and reminded me of my grandparents' house. I tried the castella buns first, and they were just the right amount of sweet. The white bean paste inside had a gentle flavor. The skin was firm, which was also good.

#TravelWithMe I had the Chocolat Vanille for 550 yen, the Chocolate Basque Cheesecake for 550 yen, and the Lapin for 480 yen. The Chocolat Vanille was delicious, with the rich, melting chocolate and caramel flavor filling the mouth. The Chocolate Basque Cheesecake was not too sweet, but you could enjoy the aroma of chocolate and the heavy, rich taste of cheese. The Lapin was delicious, with a large chunk of pear in the gentle cheese flavor. Thank you for the meal. I'd like to go again.

#Travelwithme I tried the white kuriko. I was impressed that taiyaki could be this delicious. I'm sure it will become addictive. As someone who prefers kidney bean (white bean paste) over red bean paste, it's a shame that they don't have white bean paste in the regular version. The custard and chocolate versions are both delicious.

#Travelingwithme I went for lunch with a friend. I ordered a salad lunch and a vongole pasta lunch. I chose from vongole, bolognese, and yuzu cream sauce for my pasta. You can also order a plate of four appetizers as a set. I got a free juice by signing up for LINE. The pasta was delicious, too. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was nice, so I'd like to go again.

#Travelingwithme This is an Italian restaurant next to Okunitama Shrine in Fuchu. The first floor is a patisserie and cafe, and the second floor is a restaurant. As you can tell from the name of the restaurant, "Seifudo," it was originally a Japanese sweets shop founded in 1868. It seems to have continued from there to the present day. They have a variety of pastas and their cakes are also delicious. Why not stop by after visiting the shrine? Thank you for the meal.

#Travelwithme My top recommendation is the hamburger steak. You can choose from several sizes, ranging from 150g to 200g, to suit your taste. You can also choose from several types of sauce. The salad and miso soup that come with the set meal are also excellent. The salad has corn and crunchy lettuce, and the miso soup has a refined taste with onions, tofu, and nametake mushrooms. It's delicious, so why not go and try it?!

#Travelwithme The smell of curry lured me in and I checked in. The restaurant was high quality in both quantity and taste. They used spices well, so the taste never got boring. The mutton curry was superb. The secret ingredient of peppercorns was exquisite. The salad was voluminous and seemed fresher and tastier than other restaurants. The chicken tikka was delicious when dipped in spinach chicken curry. The curry was delicious, wallet-friendly, and the staff were friendly. PayPay is also available. Next time I'll try ordering a double mutton curry.

#MeAndTravel This is my favorite local bakery. My recommendations are the pastrami bagel sandwich and the Milky French bread! I bought salted bread, mentaiko half French bread, and a sweet Swiss bread. The salted bread has a simple and gentle taste. It was chewy and crunchy with the juicy butter and salty taste. The Milky French bread has always been a classic French treat, sweet and soft. Please be sure to stop by.

#Travelwithme It's located in the Harumicho shopping arcade in Fuchu city. It's a homey Western restaurant. There are six four-person tables and two counter seats. The menu has a familiar lineup of hamburger steaks, pork cutlets, minced meat cutlets, curry, omelettes, and pork loin ginger stir-fry. It comes with rice, miso soup, pickles, shredded cabbage, and macaroni salad. The recommended daily special set meal (800 yen) is a great deal that will fill you up. Everything is delicious. The recommended dish is the hamburger steak. The unique homemade shape, softness, and taste are amazing. The service is impeccable with lots of smiles, and you'll be soothed every time you come by with delicious food and warm hospitality. Please note that the restaurant is usually full of customers at lunchtime.

#TravelingWithMe It's located next to the ticket gate at Fuchu Honmachi. You can enter from both inside and outside the ticket gate. I had the breakfast set. It was tanuki soba noodles, rice, natto and a raw egg. They also have another menu with rice and a noodle menu with a hot spring egg. It's just the right size for a quick meal.

#Travelingwithme The set menu in the restaurant includes curry, naan, salad, soup, chicken, yogurt, and a drink. I was surprised at how luxurious it was. I also ordered the adult set, which was a keema set with a large freshly baked naan, soup, snacks, salad, and a drink. The salad dressing had an appetizing color and was not spicy, but very rich and delicious. You can pay by QR code, but it seems that a fee is added, so cash is probably better. Thank you for the meal. I'll come again

#Travelingwithme I ordered the Lunch Set B (7 skewers and 2 pieces of fried chicken). It's nice to be able to casually eat kushikatsu. The curry seems to be very popular as well. It seems like fried chicken is a must-have topping for curry. It's so addictive that you'll want to try them all. I'm jealous of the many people who drink during lunch.

#Travelingwithme The portions were great and the price was great!! The pilaf set was very filling. I could choose between compote and clam miso soup! The large hamburger curry was very tender and didn't have many toppings, but the hamburger was big and very satisfying. The restaurant was quiet, but you wouldn't stand out if you were having a normal conversation, and there were more people eating alone than not! It's delicious, so I'm sure I'll be a repeat customer

#Travelingwithme As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will see the entrance stairs to the right. You order using the tablet at your seat. Everything looked delicious, so I shared a variety with my friends. You can also choose the amount of noodles. You can also add more, so if you're not sure if you can eat it all, it might be a good idea to add more. It was a weekday afternoon and the restaurant was empty, so the food was served pretty quickly. Both the meat udon and kitsune udon were delicious. The tantanmen noodles were delicious, although they may not have been satisfying if you're expecting a strong flavor. Thank you for the meal

#MeAndTravel I ordered Lunch B. The main dish was grilled pork shoulder. The persimmon leaf tea has a natural aroma that is gentle on the body. Salad and pickles as a bite-sized appetizer The pork shoulder for the main dish was thoroughly cooked and served with mustard sauce. The vegetables harvested at the Tohoku ranch were also very tasty. For dessert, we had Houttuynia cordata jelly and a canelé made from Japanese squeak lilies. We finished with coffee. It took a while, but we were able to relax and enjoy our lunch. The portions were a little small for men, but the restaurant was full of elderly ladies enjoying their lunches. Thank you for the meal♪