Fuji Population 2026
Fuji has a population of 245,392, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
245,392
Rank in Japan
#98
Coordinates
35.17°N, 138.68°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
108 km
67 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shizuoka
Cities near Fuji
- Fujinomiya132,507 people · ~8 km away
- Numazu189,486 people · ~18 km away
- Nakatogari43,336 people · ~20 km away
- Fushimi31,710 people · ~20 km away
- Susono51,216 people · ~20 km away
- Mishima107,851 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fuji?
Fuji has a population of 245,392 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Fuji in?
Fuji is located in Shizuoka, Japan.
Is Fuji the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 108 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.