9 Traffic

You are advised to park your bicycle in the public or private parking lot, or your bicycles left in no-parking area (such as around the station) will be removed by Fujimi-shi and Fujimino-shi ordinance of bicycle abandonment prevention. If your bicycle is removed, you must go to the bicycle storage depot to retrieve it within three months after the date of removal. You must pay a fixed charge for retrieving it.

[Inquiry]

Around Mizuhodai station east exit, Tsuruse station east exit and Fujimino station.

Fujimi-shi No.1 bicycle storage depot:

tel.049-253-6816
10:00~18:00
(closed on every Monday, December 29 ~ January 3)

Around Mizuhodai station west exit and Tsuruse station west exit.

Fujimi-shi No.2 bicycle storage depot:

tel.049-259-6606
10:00~18:00
(closed on every Monday, December 29 ~ January 3)

Kamifukuoka station, around Fujimino station (within the city limits of Fujimino-shi)

Fujimino-shi Fukuoka Koukakyo-shita bicycle storage depot:

tel.049-269-1369
10:00-17:30 on week days, 10:00~16:00 on Sunday.
(closed on Wednesday, National holidays, year ends and December29 ~ January 3, compensatory days)

9-3 Bicycle insurance

Person who ride on a bicycle in Saitama Prefecture is required to take out the bicycle insurance, under the ordinance in Saitama Prefecture.

Large amount of compensation for damages may be charged in case of accident so you must provide in such case and have the bicycle insurance. For details consult with a bicycle shop or nonlife insurance company.

9-4 City circular bus and city circular wagon, Life-bus

Buses and wagons operate between the city and major public facilities, and between the city hall, town hall and the nearest train station.

Fujimi-shi

City circular bus (Fureai-go)
Flat fare: Adults 200 yen, children 100 yen
Fujimi-shi Toshi Keikaku-ka
Tel: 049-251-2711

Fujimino-shi

City circulation wagon (Fujimin-go)
Flat fare: Adults 200 yen, children 100 yen
Fujimino-shi Toshi Keikaku-ka, Machizukuri Seibi tanto, Kotsu Seisaku Group
Tel: 049-220-2072

Life Bus (Route 5)

Fare within Miyoshi-machi: 220 yen for adults
Fare within Fujimi-shi: Adults 210 yen
Flat fare: 110 yen for children
*Available only with prepaid fares and cash
Life Bus
Tel: 049-259-7566

9-5 Driver's License

Is your international driver's license valid in Japan? If it is invalid, you can not drive a car or motorbike here. You must have a Japanese license. A driver's license issued overseas can be used to receive a Japanese license if you can show proof that you resided in the country that issued it for at least 3 months after obtaining the license. As the documents required for conversion are different in country where you get license, you should ask the Saitama Prefectural Drivers' Licensing Center.

[Inquiry]
Saitama Prefectural Driver's Licensing Center's Foreign License.

Consultation Office : tel.048-543-2001 ext.334, 335 (English).

9-6 How to get driver's license in Japan

If you want to get a driver license in Japan, go to the driving school or take a test for a driver's license directly. (You can take a test in English or Hiragana)

9-7 Automobile Insurance

You are advised to enroll automobile insurance. A combination of insurance plans is recommended to protect you and others in the event of a traffic accident.

(1) Compulsory Insurance

If you have a car, you must obtain compulsory liability insurance.

(2) Private Insurance

Private insurance provides compensation for damage to the vehicle and injury to passengers that is not covered by compulsory insurance, as well as representing you during compensation negotiations. This insurance can be applied for at private insurance companies. For further details, please ask private insurance companies or their agents.