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Fukuchiyama

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About Fukuchiyama

Fukuchiyama is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ayabe, 59km from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Fukuchiyama is a town located in Kyoto, Japan. With a population of 77,306, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Fukuchiyama 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 Fukuchiyama to your route.

About Fukuchiyama

Fukuchiyama Station (福知山駅, Fukuchiyama-eki) is an interchange passenger railway station located in the city of Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is jointly operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and the private railway company Willer Trains (Kyoto Tango Railway).

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Where is Fukuchiyama located?

Fukuchiyama is located in Kyoto, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.3000 latitude, 135.1167 longitude.

What is the population of Fukuchiyama?

Fukuchiyama has a population of approximately 77,306 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
77,306
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Kyoto
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.3000, 135.1167

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 Fukuchiyama

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Takeda Castle Ruins

Stone ramparts along a 350 m ridge, often called the Castle in the Sky when autumn morning fog pools in the Maruyama valley beneath. Only the foundations remain, but the walls run the full crest.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Amanohashidate

A 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A mesmerizing pathway through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto, creating one of Japan's most photographed natural scenes.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Fukuchiyama

  • 31 kmAmanohashidateA 3.6-kilometer pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.
  • 69 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
  • 79 kmUradome CoastA ria coastline of granite sea stacks, arches and clear coves east of the Tottori dunes, with a clifftop walking path and glass-bottomed boat tours through the inlets.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Fukuchiyama.

Ayabe

🇯🇵 Japan

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16 km awayPop. 61,471

Tanba

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17 km awayPop. 62,152

Wadayama

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23 km awayPop. 28,989

Maizuru

🇯🇵 Japan

26 km awayPop. 92,465

Yotsutsuji

🇯🇵 Japan

26 km awayPop. 20,092

Tamba-Sasayama

🇯🇵 Japan

27 km awayPop. 39,611

Miyazu

🇯🇵 Japan

27 km awayPop. 16,988

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