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Fuji

Shizuoka, Japan
Population245,392
PrefectureShizuoka
Over 6528.2 %
Density1,002 /km²
Avg. temp16.5 °C
To Tokyo108 km
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Annual avg 16.5°C Warmest 26.9°C Coldest 6.5°C Rainfall 2,669 mm

About Fuji

Fuji is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of about 245,392 inhabitants. About 28.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.3. The average taxable income is about 336.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,002/km² (ranked #187 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 59.6% and the city counts 12 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 10.3% (-1.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Fuji to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Fuji — key statistics

Population245,3922020 census
Registered population244,7181 Jan 2026 · -0.72 % vs 2025
Aged 65+28.2 %
Median age49.3
Income / taxpayer336.5万 yen2023
Density1,002/km²
Area245.0km²
Home ownership59.6 %2018
Vacant homes14.0 %2018
Hospitals12facilities
Clinics182facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)43schools
Rent / tatami2,606yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index1.002021
Doctors423physicians
Dental clinics124facilities
High schools6schools
Kindergartens15schools
Libraries4libraries
Unemployment4.0 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 222,488 → 245,392

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Fuji — population dynamics & households

Births1,3482024 · 5.5‰
Deaths3,11012.7‰
Natural change-1,762-7.2‰
Moved in6,420
Moved out6,448
Net migration-28-0.1‰
Marriages9183.7‰
Households97,3332020 census
One-person households28.9 %

In 2024, Fuji recorded 1,348 births and 3,110 deaths (natural change -1,762), with 6,420 people moving in and 6,448 moving out (net migration -28).

Age structure 2020
0–14 12.5 %15–64 59.1 %65+ 28.4 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Fuji — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)6.2万 yen/m² · 39 points
Residential (median)6.2万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)9.7万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)9.2万 yen/m² · 10 points
Change vs previous year-0.15 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 58 standard points in Fuji: residential land averages 61,592 yen/m² (median 61,600, highest 97,000), commercial land averages 91,670 yen/m², with an average change of -0.15 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Fuji

Closest railway stations.

Yoshiwara-honchō Station0.9km
Hon’yoshiwara Station1.0km
Jatco-mae Station1.2km
Gakunan-harada Station1.9km
Hina Station2.8km
Yoshiwara Station3.1km
Shinfuji Station3.3km
Fuji Station3.3km
Tatebori Station3.4km
Gakunan-fujioka Station3.7km
Iriyamase Station4.1km
Yunoki Station4.2km
Sudo Station4.7km
Kamiya Station5.5km

Frequently asked questions

Fuji population?

About 245,392 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Fuji?

About 1,002 inhabitants/km² (area 245.0 km²).

Average rent in Fuji?

About 2,606 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Fuji to Tokyo?

About 108 km in a straight line.