Mount Fuji - The Iconic Volcano

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Mount Fuji

🗻 The Iconic Volcano

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Mount Fuji is a Japanese mountain in the shape of a volcanic cone located on the main island of Honshu, sitting between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo in the South-West direction. Culminating peak of Japan with 3,776 meters high, Fuji-san is also one of the most important symbols of the archipelago.

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• How to go to Mount Fuji?
• What to visit in Mount Fuji?
• Where to stay in Mount Fuji?
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Located not far away from Tokyo, it is a very appreciated destination of the travelers in Japan, whether to do the incredible ascent (as an accessible pilgrimage, even for the not so experienced hikers), or simply to enjoy its surrounding landscapes. Indeed, mount Fuji 🗻 is surrounded by several big lakes whose most famous are probably Kawaguchi and Ashi, which promise gorgeous hikes, traditional hotels 🏨 often accompanied by natural hotspring spas.

Even if the volcano 🌋 remains active, its last eruption goes back to 1707. Some are still doubting for a possible wake up since the terrifying earthquake of March 11th, 2011.

⬇️ Further down this page, discover our visit guide in Mount Fuji and around. By Kanpai Updated on July 01, 2025 Mont Fuji Review this place Have you ever visited Mount Fuji ? Share your opinion Community's rating 4.38/5 (37 votes)

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How to go to Mount Fuji?

From Tokyo, about 2h25 of bus to reach the 5th station and start the ascent.

The different lakes (Kawaguchiko, Ashinoko / Hakone…) are accessible by train or bus with shorter rides.

Place not reachable with the JR Pass

Get there with Suica card or a rental car

Events in Mount Fuji

• July 1 -- Season start for climbing Mount Fuji
• August 31 -- End of season for climbing Mount Fuji
• February 23 -- Mount Fuji Day (holiday)

Where to stay in Mount Fuji?

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When to visit Mount Fuji?

The official season of ascent runs only around July and August.

Visiting the lakes can be done at any moment during the year.

Mount Fuji can be seen from the Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Kyoto (right side from Tokyo, and left side from Kyoto)

How to say Mount Fuji in Japanese?

富士山 ("Fuji-san")

Other name(s):

In Japanese, we do not say "Fuji-yama", it is a reading mistake of kanji characters.

How much is it?

¥4,000 (~US$25.31)

What to visit in Mount Fuji?

Mount Kachi Kachi

Observation Deck on Kawaguchi and Fuji-san Mount Kachi Kachi is a small mountain that offers a pleasant view of Lake Kawaguchiko, which is located at… Kanpai's rating

Climbing Mt Fuji

A Guide to the Top of the Sacred Mountain 🗻 The ascension of Mount Fuji consists of climbing routes on the sides of Fuji-san up to its summit located 3… Kanpai's rating

Fujinomiya

The Quiet City on the South-western Side of Mount Fuji Fujinomiya is a small Japanese city located to the south-west of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka prefecture, half-way… Kanpai's rating

Mount Fuji Helicopter Tour

🚁🗻 Scenic Flight Over Kofu Mount Fuji helicopter cruise is a touristic activity performed by JANET, a civil aviation company, from its… Kanpai's rating

Kawaguchiko

Mount Fuji’s Beautiful Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the five lakes surrounding Mount Fuji, in Fujikawaguchiko City in the heart of… Kanpai's rating

Minobu

Mount Fuji’s Hidden Temples Minobu is a small town on Mount Fuji’s western side, located in the south of Yamanashi prefecture, near its… Kanpai's rating

Fujiyoshida

The city at the foot of Mount Fuji Fujiyoshida is a city located in Yamanashi prefecture, in the Fujigoko area, in the center of Honshu island… Kanpai's rating

Fuji City

The City and Tea Plantations at the Foot of Fuji-san Fuji is a city located at the south of Mount Fuji on Suruga Bay, in Shizuoka prefecture, in Japan. Its… Kanpai's rating

Where to stay in Mount Fuji?

Kakurinbo (Review)

Excellent Shukubo Inn Near Mount Fuji Kakurinbo is a 2-stars Buddhist inn located in Minobu, a mountain village on the western side of Mount Fuji,… Kanpai's rating

Kawaguchiko Station Inn (Review)

Japanese Family Inn With a View on Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko Station Inn is a 2-stars Japanese inn located in front of Kawaguchiko station, at the foot of… Kanpai's rating

Maruyaso (Review)

Thermal Guesthouse At The Foot Of Mount Fuji Maruyaso is a 2-stars guesthouse (minshuku) located in Kawaguchiko in the Mount Fuji area in Japan. Its 2… Kanpai's rating

What are the festivals held in Mount Fuji?

Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri

The Most Famous Pink Moss Festival Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri is a flower festival held near Lake Motosu, at the foot of Mount Fuji, located in… Kanpai's rating

Bishamonten Taisai

Mount Fuji’s Great Daruma Fair Bishamonten Taisai is a yearly winter festival at Myoho-ji temple in the south of Fuji City, in Shizuoka… Kanpai's rating

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Official Website and Information

Official page from JNTO (in English)

What to see near Mount Fuji?

~27km away

Choan-ji

The 260 Monk Statues Temple in Hakone Choan-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple located in the Sengokuhara area in the north of Hakone. It was founded in… Kanpai's rating ~30km away

Ashi Lake

Hakone’s View of Mount Fuji Ashi Lake is located in Hakone, Kanagawa prefecture, in Japan. Situated in a volcanic crater 21 kilometers in… Kanpai's rating ~30km away

Hakone

The Scenic Tour of Lake Ashi Hakone is a town in Kanagawa prefecture, located 80 kilometers to the south-west of Tokyo. Tourists enjoy… Kanpai's rating ~31km away

Gora Park

Hakone’s Gardens Gora Park is a private parc located on the side of Mount Soun-zan in the little town of Hakone in Kanagawa… Kanpai's rating ~31km away

Hakone Crafthouse

Traditional Crafts Experience in Gora Park  Hakone Crafthouse is a traditional crafts studio and boutique located in the heart of Hakone's Gora Park in… Kanpai's rating ~32km away

Numazu

The Pine Trees Harbor in the North-West of Izu Numazu is a small port town in Shizuoka Prefecture, located at the north-western entrance of Izu Peninsula in… Kanpai's rating ~32km away

Hakone-jinja

The Great Shrine Wrapped in Forest on the Shores of Lake Ashi Hakone-jinja is a shinto shrine located in Hakone city, in Kanagawa prefecture in Japan. Its main pavilion,… Kanpai's rating ~37km away

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Contemporary Art in Nature Hakone Open-Air Museum is a unique exhibition area opened in 1969, located in the heart of Hakone area's… Kanpai's rating ~40km away

Odawara

The Fortified Provincial Town on the Tokaido Road Odawara is a Japanese town located on the shore of Sagami Bay, in Kanagawa prefecture in the south-west of… Kanpai's rating

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