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Discover a New Side of Tokyo in Fussa! A City Packed with Gourmet Eats, Sake Breweries, and Beautiful Gardens

Fussa City, located in western Tokyo, is a hidden gem easily accessible from Shinjuku Station via the JR Chuo and Ome Lines. This destination is a must-visit for travelers looking to enjoy authentic Japanese gourmet, explore traditional sake breweries, and relax in lush Japanese gardens.
By taking the Chuo/Ome Line Special Rapid service, you can reach Fussa Station in just 46 minutes from Shinjuku. Even without a direct train, it takes only about an hour including transfer time at Tachikawa Station.

In this article, we’ll introduce the top highlights of Fussa City. Don’t miss the link to the electronic guidebook at the end of the article, which is packed with useful details for planning your trip!
　

Experience Retro Americana in Japan: Base Side Street

Running alongside Yokota Air Base (the "Base Side"), Route 16 is lined with unique shops and restaurants. Take a stroll and enjoy the international atmosphere that feels like a slice of America right in the heart of Japan.

■Fussa American House

Located in a residential area just one block west of Route 16, this "US Military House" was built in 1958. It is a rare building preserved in nearly its original state. Originally a spacious three-bedroom home for military families, it was later used as a regular Japanese residence for many years. To preserve this history, Fussa City and the local shopping district collaborated to restore it, even matching the window sashes to the original 1950s style.

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Fussa American House | 福生アメリカンハウス
Address: Fussa G-14, 2476-1 Fussa, Fussa-shi, Tokyo

■Blue Seal Ice Cream Fussa Branch

Identifiable by its iconic pop-style sign, this shop offers about 30 flavors ranging from classics to colorful, Instagram-worthy seasonal specials. They also serve fun parfaits and sundaes.

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Blue Seal Ice Cream (Fussa Branch) | ブルーシールアイスクリーム福生店
Address: 2475 Fussa, Fussa-shi, Tokyo

■CHACO’S Fussa

A steakhouse specializing in steaks and hamburgers. They offer various cuts, including Japanese Wagyu, US beef, and Aussie beef. You can choose from nine different sauces, such as their homemade onion sauce or teriyaki. Garden BBQ is also available (reservation required).

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CHACO’S Fussa
Address: 2264-4 Fussa, Fussa-shi, Tokyo

A Must-Eat Local Specialty: The "Fussa Dog"

The most famous local dish in Fussa is the "Fussa Dog." These hot dogs use sausages from one of the city’s two major manufacturers—"Otama Ham" or "Fussa Ham"—paired with original buns and sauces unique to each restaurant. They are a hit with both locals and tourists!

A: Fresh Bagel Hoop

B: Bread Garden

C: Cloud Nine Bakery

D: Koryori Hitoyo

E: Live Music Cafe UZU

F: Stuben Otama

G: Aurora (Restaurant for Planting Trees)

H: Jesse James (Fussa Branch)

A: Fresh Bagel Hoop
Dine-in or takeout. Bagels are also available for purchase.
B: Bread Garden
Sold in aluminum foil so you can heat it in a toaster. (Takeout only).
C: Cloud Nine Bakery
Features a spicy taco-style flavor using Otama Ham’s "TOKYO-X" sausage.
D：Koryori Hitoyo
Boiled sausage served with an appetizing sweet green onion miso sauce.
E: Live Music Cafe UZU
In business since 1975. Takeout is available during lunch hours only.
F: Live Music Cafe UZU
Uses buns shaped like German pretzels.
G: Aurora (Restaurant for Planting Trees)
A luxurious, voluminous dish with fresh lettuce. (Takeout only).
H: Jesse James (Fussa Branch)
Lunch sets include salad, soup, and a drink. (Dine-in only).
　

■ A Must-Eat Local Specialty: The Fussa Dog

Tour Traditional Sake Breweries

Fussa is blessed with high-quality water, essential for sake brewing. The city sits on groundwater (subsurface water) that has filtered down from the Chichibu mountains over many years. Visit these two historic breweries that use this pure water.

■Tamura Brewery
Address: 626 Fussa, Fussa-shi, Tokyo