Fujinomiya City is located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture, 110km from Tokyo and 288 km from Osaka. The northeastern part of the city includes the summit of Mt. Fuji. The city has a population of approximately 130,000.

As well as being located at the foot of the mountain registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Fujinomiya also has unique attractions such as rainbow trout, numerous breweries, dairy products and an award-winning local fried noodle dish called Fujinomiya Yakisoba.

 

World Heritage Registration

Since ancient times, Japanese people have both feared and respected Mount Fuji because of its repeated violent eruptions, and as a mountain where a deity lives. People have also worshipped the mountain in various ways, such as worshipping it from afar, climbing it to practice asceticism, and visiting sacred places at the base of the mountain. In addition, many people have expressed the beauty of Mount Fuji in various artworks, such as poems and paintings. In recognition of this cultural value, Mount Fuji was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013 under the name "Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration". Of the 25 cultural properties (constituent assets) that represent the value of World Heritage Mount Fuji, six are located in Fujinomiya City.

Journey Around the Cultural Heritage Sites of Mt. Fuji

Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka

By bullet train and bus: Tokyo – Shinagawa – Shin-Yokohama – Odawara – Atami – Mishima – Shin-Fuji (exit train at Shin-Fuji) - Fujikyu Bus – Fujinomiya