Mt.Fuji
Mt.Fuji is the highest mountain (3776 m) in Japan and the most famous landmark of the country. It's an active volcano that last erupted in 1707–1708. Mt.Fuji and the surrounding area are one of the most popular travel destinations in Japan.
It’s often added into the travel itinerary while traveling between Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. If you take a train ride between those cities, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt.Fuji close by from the train window. Mt Fuji is located in Central Japan about 60 km southwest of Tokyo and stands on the border between Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture.
The official climbing season of Mt.Fuji is from July and August, and draw a large number of climbers from domestic and overseas. Apart from climbing, Mt.Fuji offers plentiful tourist attractions including the Fuji Five Lakes that lay on the foot of Mt.Fuji and offering scenic landscape of the lakes and the mountain. Around Lake Kawaguchi, there are a lot of Onsen resorts around Fuji Five Lakes and some Onsen baths offer the scenic view of the mountain.
Even outside of Mt Fuji area, there are also numbers of great viewing spots in Kanto region such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Shonan and Hakone area.
WHAT TO DO
Check out the Mt Fuji Bucket List, introducing the best highlights, recommended activities and hidden gems all in one page. Whether you are a first time visitor or not, this list may be a great help to plan your trip around Mt Fuji.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Mt Fuji can be admired in various different ways throughout the year. Here are our selection of the most popular and trending attractions around Mt Fuji including a climbing guide, view spots and onsen spots.
SEASONAL EVENTS
Along with the year-round attractions, don't miss the seasonal sights that enhance the beauty of Mt Fuji. Here are our picks of the best seasonal events and activities around Mt Fuji that can be enjoyed only in a limited period of the year.
NEARBY AREAS AND ATTRACTIONS
Extend your trip from Mt Fuji to explore the beautiful surroundings of the mountain including Japan's most thrilling theme parks, Fuji-Q Highland and a popular hot spring resort Hakone.
TRAVEL TIPS
Before visiting Mt Fuji, be sure to plan things in advance including how to get around, where to stay and what to see. Here are some travel tips that might help you plan a easy and smooth trip.
