Futtsu, Japan
富津市
Futtsu is a town of 51,650 people in Chiba, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Futtsu
Townapedia lists 53 museums and landmarks, 99 parks and trails, 171 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kanagawa University of Human Services, Kannonsaki Lighthouse, Tokyo Bay Kannon and Yokosuka Museum of Art.
Weather in Futtsu
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About Futtsu
Futtsu (富津市, Futtsu-shi) is a Japanese city in Chiba Prefecture. As of 1 November 2020 it had an estimated population of 42,476 in 18,115 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 205.53 square kilometres (79.36 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Futtsu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Kanagawa University of Human Services
School · 13.2 km
Higher education institution in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks53
41 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds99
87 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes171
159 more on the map.
History
The area of modern Futtsu has been inhabited since the Japanese Paleolithic period, and numerous remains from the Jōmon, Yayoi and Kofun period have been found within the city limits. The area also is prominent in the Yamatotakeru mythology. Under the Ritsuryō system of the Nara period, the area became part of Amaha County and Sue County of Kazusa Province. Large scale shōen in the Heian period gave way to feudal samurai estates in the Kamakura period, with large portions controlled by the temple of Shomyo-ji in Mutsuura. The area was contested between the Takeda clan and Satomi clan during the Sengoku period. During the Edo period under the Tokugawa shogunate, most of the area was under the control of Sanuki Domain. After the Meiji Restoration, the area came under Kimitsu District
Futtsu village was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on December 1, 1897. Futtsu expanded through merger with neighboring Aoyagi Town on March 31, 1955, and again through merger with Amaha Town and Osawa Town on April 25, 1971. Futtsu attained city status on September 1, 1971.
From the History section of Futtsu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship150
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare37
Map of Futtsu
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tokyo International Airport (HND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 km away.
- Kisarazu 13 km northeast, about 13 min by car
- Yokosuka 14 km west, about 14 min by car
- Yokohama 20 km northwest, about 20 min by car
- Kamakura 25 km west, about 25 min by car
- Kawasaki 25 km north, about 25 min by car
- Ōta 29 km north, about 29 min by car
- Fujisawa 31 km west, about 31 min by car
- Chigasaki 38 km west, about 38 min by car
- Yamato 38 km northwest, about 38 min by car
- Tokyo 44 km north, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- Futtsu City Hall, Abasaa, Public domain
- 富津岬 Cape Futtsu 20130105 - panoramio, 690 Noda, CC BY 3.0
- FuttsuPowerStation1, mrhayata, CC BY 2.0
- Futtsu Thermal Power Station group 1-2 1988, retouch: Qurren ( talk )., Attribution
- Kimitsu Credit Union Futtsu Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Keiyo Bank 505-Futtsu Branch, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Kanagawa University of Human Services, Drifter at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yokosuka Museum of Art 2009, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Battleship Mikasa park, nattou, Public domain
- Kannonzaki Lighthouse 02, 椎林 隆夫, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AEON MALL Futtsu, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sanjozukakohun4, のりまき, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sanuki Castle, by Monado, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 人見神社 拝殿, Towacoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AEON MALL Futtsu 2024, Xser21, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kannonzaki Lighthouse, Quercus acuta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aokikamezuka1, のりまき, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kuzyotukakohun1, のりまき, CC BY 3.0
- Hitomijinja, Ibaraki101c, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R016-1-002, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 富津海水浴場（下州) - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津岬 - panoramio (2), certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津岬 - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津新港 - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津みなと公園 - panoramio (1), certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津みなと公園 - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津みなと公園 - panoramio (2), certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津ふれあい公園 - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- 下州海岸 - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- ISS045-E-85533 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-85532 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS064-E-53786 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team 21 lands in Tokyo Bay on 28 August 1945 (NH 71599), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 富津岬 20140101 - panoramio, 690 Noda, CC BY 3.0
- 富津岬展望台 - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- 富津公園展望台 - panoramio, certified, CC BY 3.0
- 明治百年記念展望塔 - panoramio, 次田和宏, CC BY 3.0
- 富津岬 - panoramio (1), certified, CC BY 3.0
- (千葉県) 富津岬の夜明け - panoramio, Shift, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 富津岬展望台 - panoramio (1), certified, CC BY 3.0
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