Mini FAM Tour to Fuchu

Join Our Mini FAM Tour to Fuchu

Tamagawa Poweboar race

In our April 2026 newsletter, we introduced Fuchu, a vibrant city on the western outskirts of Tokyo. In conjunction with VJTM 2026, Sekai o Tsunagu / Connect the World is pleased to organize a special Mini FAM Tour to showcase the city's unique attractions and tourism potential.

Located just 30 minutes by train from many of central Tokyo's major attractions, Fuchu offers visitors the opportunity to experience everyday life in one of Tokyo's most attractive suburban cities. Rich in history, culture, and green spaces, it combines traditional landmarks with modern urban appeal.

One of Fuchu's most distinctive attractions is the Tamagawa Powerboat Race Course. Motorboat racing is a spectator sport originating in Japan. Watching the powerful boats race past at incredible speed is an exciting and memorable experience.

Mini FAM details:

Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026

Programme:

·        Meet at Shinjuku Station at 10:00 and travel to Fuchu via the Keio Line.

·        Hotel inspections.

·        Walk along Fuchu's beautiful tree-lined main boulevard to Okunitama Jinja Shrine, one of Tokyo's oldest and most important Shinto shrines.

·        Bus transfer to Tamagawa Motorboat Race Course.

·        Enjoy the motorboat races (approximately 1.5 hours). Lunch will be available at the racecourse.

·        Travel by local train to Tama Reien Cemetery, the final resting place of many notable figures in Japanese history. Time permitting, we may also visit a beautifully renovated traditional house or enjoy coffee at a charming café located within a temple.

·        Travel on the Seibu Tama Line to JR Musashisakai Station, where the tour concludes. Participants will make their own onward journey to central Tokyo.

Please note that the programme is subject to change.

Participation Costs:

·        Transportation from Shinjuku to Fuchu and all local public transportation until Musashisakai and the entrance fee to Tamagawa Powerboat Race Course will be provided by Sekai o Tsunagu / Connect the World.

·        All other expenses, including meals and personal purchases, are the responsibility of each participant.

Number of Participants:

A maximum of five participants

Overnight Stay in Fuchu:

We have reserved a limited number of rooms at a carefully selected hotel in Fuchu. If you would like to stay overnight on 26 and 27 September 2026, please let us know as soon as possible, and we will be happy to arrange your reservation. Accommodation costs are to be borne individually.

Fuchu remains one of Tokyo's best-kept secrets—well known to locals but still largely undiscovered by international visitors. Join our Mini FAM Tour, experience the city's unique charm firsthand, and discover why Fuchu deserves a place in your future Japan itineraries.

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