Fujisawa Population 2026

Fujisawa has a population of 439,728, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Fujisawa (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

439,728

Rank in Japan

#40

Coordinates

35.35°N, 139.48°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

43 km

27 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokohama	3,777,491	#2
Kawasaki	1,538,262	#7
Aihara	725,493	#20
Sagamihara	720,780	#22
Yokosuka	409,478	#47
Hiratsuka	258,422	#95
Chigasaki	242,798	#100
Yamato	242,065	#102

Cities near Fujisawa

Chigasaki242,798 people · ~7 km away
Kamakura172,929 people · ~8 km away
Ebina136,516 people · ~8 km away
Nihammatsu48,348 people · ~8 km away
Ayase83,913 people · ~11 km away
Zushi60,055 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fujisawa?

Fujisawa has a population of 439,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Fujisawa in?

Fujisawa is located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Is Fujisawa the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 43 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.

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