Fukuchiyama, Japan
福知山市
Fukuchiyama is a town of 77,306 people in Kyoto, Japan, founded in April 1, 1937.
Why visit Fukuchiyama
Townapedia lists 43 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 238 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 福知山市動物園, Fukuchiyama Cinema, Durham 800 and Sankei Bowling.
Weather in Fukuchiyama
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About Fukuchiyama
Fukuchiyama (福知山市, Fukuchiyama-shi) is a city in northern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 76,037 in 36412 households and a population density of 140 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 697.55 square kilometres (269.33 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Fukuchiyama, Kyoto (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Fukuchiyama on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do10
Fukuchiyama Cinema
Cinema and theater · 0.7 km
28-1 新広小路通り
University of Fukuchiyama
School · 2.0 km
Higher education institution in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks43
Durham 800
Monument and historic site · 1.8 km
2346 国道9号
Mo-Su 10:00-22:45
Sankei Bowling
Monument and historic site · 1.8 km
2346 国道9号
Mo-Su 10:00-00:00
31 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
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20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes238
Fukuchiyama-Shimoaraga Shokudo
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.1 km
12-30 国道9号
Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
Rairaitei Fukuchiyama Branch
Restaurant · Ramen · 3.2 km
12-30 国道9号
We-Mo 11:00-23:00
Kamakura Pasta Fukuchiyama Branch
Restaurant · Pasta · 0.6 km
149 国道9号
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Amazu Kitchen
Cafe · 4.9 km
1915 国道175号
Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
花紅
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 8.3 km
Mo-Tu 11:00-17:00;Fr-Su, PH 11:00-17:00
226 more on the map.
History
Fukuchiyama is part of ancient Tanba Province. From various excavated items, people have been living along the Yura River since at least the Jōmon period and the area was a transportation hub since ancient times. In the Heian period, the Fukuchiyama basin was developed into a number of shōen landed estates by the Five regent houses in Kyoto. In the Sengoku period, the area came under the control of Akechi Mitsuhide and a castle town developed around Fukuchiyama Castle. In the Edo Period, it was the center of Fukuchiyama Domain, which was ruled by a succession of fudai daimyō. After the Meiji restoration, the town of Fukuchiyama was established on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to city status on April 1, 1937, becoming the third city in Kyoto Prefecture after Kyoto and Fushimi. The city borders expanded in 1936, 1949, 1955. On January 1, 2006, the towns of Miwa and Yakuno (both from Amata District), and the town of Ōe (from Kasa District) were merged into Fukuchiyama. Amata District and Kasa District were abolished by this merger.
From the History section of Fukuchiyama, Kyoto on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Churches and places of worship62
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare41
Map of Fukuchiyama
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Getting there and nearby towns
Tajima Airport (TJH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 38 km away.
- Ayabe 12 km east, about 12 min by car
- Tanba 17 km southwest, about 17 min by car
- Wadayama 23 km west, about 23 min by car
- Maizuru 26 km northeast, about 26 min by car
- Tamba-Sasayama 27 km south, about 27 min by car
- Sasayama 27 km south, about 27 min by car
- Miyazu 27 km north, about 27 min by car
- Yabu 33 km west, about 33 min by car
- Nishiwaki 37 km south, about 37 min by car
- Toyooka 38 km northwest, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fukuchiyama City Hall ac, Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Showa Elementary School Fukuchiyama 230916, Yauchi, CC0
- Fukuchiyama 20211008143720 (51812713999), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-06, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-05, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-07, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-08, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KTR MF 200 series train at Fukuchiyama Station 2016-02-15, bryan... from Taipei, Taiwan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Platform of Fukuchiyama Station in a foggy day, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-01, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kitakinki Tango Railway KTR 001 at Fukuchiyama Station 2016-02-15, bryan..., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200229-05, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200229-04, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 福知山駅 北口 Fukuchiyama station 2011.1.10 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Fukuchiyama, Kyoto from Fukuchiyama Station in a foggy day, そらみみ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-04, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-03, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200229-01, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station Kyoto Tango Railway platform 20211008145702, inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200229-02, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200229-03, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fukuchiyama 2006 - panoramio, Nagono, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukuchiyama 20211008191234 (51812368001), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Fukuchiyama 20211008144012 (51811409527), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Fukuchiyama 20211008144621 (51812713409), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Fukuchiyama 20211008144037 (51811409377), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Fukuchiyama Station 20200301-02, 円周率３パーセント, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 福知山駅 南口 Fukuchiyama station 2011.1.10 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 福知山駅プラットフォームより View toward northeast from platform of Fukuchiyama station 2011.1.10 - panoramio, Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goryo-shrine Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Pref. - panoramio, ccfarmer, CC BY 3.0
- Fukuchiyama 20211008143112 (51813098035), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Univ-of-Fukuchiyama-2016042901, Hasec, CC0
- Fukuchiyama castle19, 投稿者が撮影, Public domain
- 一宮神社 正面（京都府福知山市）, Barsaka2, CC0
- Fukuchiyama City Hospital, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goryo shrine frontview, Tam0031, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taisei Sato Memorial Art Museum01st3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Fukuchiyama-zoo 福知山動物園 DSCF3092, 松岡明芳, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukuchiyama Cinema 2020-03 ac, Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shimada shrine(fukuchiyama), Hsmthcsrn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyoto-ths, Shouya0201, Public domain
- Fukuchiyama city Saga elem-sch, Bakkai, CC BY 3.0
- 私市円山古墳, 小池 隆, CC BY 3.0
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