Information about Fujisawa, Kanagawa
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | km ( sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2003) | |
| Total | 394,990 |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Japanese Black Pine |
| Flower | Wistaria |
| Bird | European Kingfisher |
| Fujisawa City Hall | |
| Mayor | Katsuo Yamamoto |
| Official website: Fujisawa City | |
Fujisawa (藤沢市 Fujisawa-shi) is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan.
As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 394,990 and the density of 5,682.49 persons per km². The total area is 69.51 km².
The city was founded on October 1, 1940.
Geography
Fujisawa is located in the central part of the Kanagawa Prefecture. It faces Sagami Bay of the Pacific Ocean. The northern part of the city is situated on the Sagamino plateau while the southern part is on the Shonan Dunes..
History
Fujisawa was mentioned in a document (Taiheiki) in the late 14th century. Fujisawa developed around Yugyo-ji temple, which was established in 1325. Fujisawa-juku was a post town (宿場町 Shukuba-machi) along the Tōkaidō during the Edo period. Edward S. Morse started biological studies at Enoshima island in 1877. Koza county public office was established in 1878. Fujisawa Station of Tōkaidō Main Line was established in 1887. Fujisawaosaka town and Fujisawaotomi town were founded in 1889. Fujisawaosaka town and Fujisawaotomi town were united in 1907. Fujisawaosaka town, Kugenuma village, and the Meiji village were united and it became Fujisawa town in 1908. Fujisawa town became Fujisawa city in 1940. Muraoka village and Fujisawa city were united in 1941. Mutsuai village and Fujisawa city were united in 1942. Katase town and Fujisawa city were united in 1947. Goshomi village, Chogo, Takakura, Endo, and Fujisawa city were united in 1955.Sightseeing
In Fujisawa, popular sightseeing places are Kugenuma Beach and Enoshima Island. Kugenuma Beach is the birthplace of surfing and beach volleyball in Japan. In 1964, match of sailboat in Tokyo Olympic took place here. Enoshima also boasts an aquarium.Sister city and Friendship city
Sister city
- Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America (1959)
- Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan (1961)
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada (1987)
- Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea (2002)
Friendship city
- Kunming, Yunnan province, People's Republic of China (1981)
Transportation
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A controversial condominium by Hidetsugu Aneha Grand Stage Fujisawa.
- Route 1, to Tokyo or Kyoto
- Route 134, to Yokosuka via Kamakura, or Hiratsuka
- Route 467, to Yamato
- Tōkaidō line (rail), to Tokyo or Atami
- Odakyu line (rail), to Shinjuku
- Enoden line (rail), to Kamakura
- Sagami Railway, to Futamatagawa
- Yokohama Municipal Subway, to Azamino
Tourist Attractions
- Enoshima Island
- Grand Stage Fujisawa
- Shirahata Shrine
- Shirahata Jinja is a shinto shrine. Deities are Samukawahiko-no-Mikoto and Minamoto no Yoshitsune. There are two portable shrines,Yoshitsune and Benkei. And Yoshitsune and Benkei were famous persons in the Kamakura period, they were mentioned in The Chrisanthemum and the Sword by Ruth Benedict.
- Yugyo-ji
- Kugenuma Beach
- The Ruin of Oba Castle
External links
- Official website in Japanese, Official website in English
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Prefecture (県) Kanagawa
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City (市) Fujisawa
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