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Fuchūchō

Hiroshima, Japan · Asia

About Fuchūchō

Fuchūchō is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Shin’ichi, 44km from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle.

Fuchūchō is a town located in Hiroshima, Japan. With a population of 50,746, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Fuchūchō sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fuchūchō to your route.

About Fuchūchō

Fuchū Station (府中駅, Fuchū-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Fuchū, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

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Where is Fuchūchō located?

Fuchūchō is located in Hiroshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.5735 latitude, 133.2351 longitude.

What is the population of Fuchūchō?

Fuchūchō has a population of approximately 50,746 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
50,746
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Hiroshima
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.5735, 133.2351

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Fuchūchō

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Onomichi

A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.

19 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle

The highest surviving original castle keep in Japan, at 430 m on Mount Gagyu. On autumn mornings the ridge stands above a sea of cloud filling the valley below.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.

49 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

Shimanami Kaido

A 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.

56 km · about 65 min drive

photogenic

Chichibugahama Beach

A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Fuchūchō

  • 56 kmShimanami KaidoA 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Fuchūchō.

Shin’ichi

🇯🇵 Japan

4 km awayPop. 21,030

Kobatake

🇯🇵 Japan

15 km awayPop. 8,250

Fukuyama

🇯🇵 Japan

16 km awayPop. 468,812

Kannabechō-yahiro

🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 40,766

Kōzan

🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 15,125

Onomichi

🇯🇵 Japan

18 km awayPop. 131,170

Ibara

🇯🇵 Japan

21 km awayPop. 41,460

Mihara

🇯🇵 Japan

24 km awayPop. 90,573

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