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Mount Fuji travel guide

Japan's sacred volcano and its lakes

Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi. Photo: BehBeh, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

12h 15mflight from London
HNDnearest main airport
23° in Augwarmest month
-1° in Jancoolest month

Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and its most famous symbol. The Fuji Five Lakes, especially Lake Kawaguchi, have the classic views and hot spring hotels.

The climbing season runs from July to early September, with an overnight climb for sunrise at the top.

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What Mount Fuji is known for

  • Fuji

    A near-perfect volcanic cone.

  • Five Lakes

    Reflections of the mountain.

  • Onsen

    Hot springs with Fuji views.

  • Climbing

    Sunrise from the summit.

Top things to do in Mount Fuji

  1. 1

    Lake Kawaguchi

    The classic Fuji views and lakeside walks.

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  2. 2

    Chureito Pagoda

    The famous pagoda and Fuji shot.

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  3. 3

    Climb Mount Fuji

    July to early September only, with a booking fee.

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  4. 4

    Oshino Hakkai

    A village of clear spring ponds.

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Where to stay in Mount Fuji

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Best time to visit Mount Fuji

Best value: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. October to February for the clearest views. July to early September for climbing.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 12h 15m from London to HND, and flights from most UK airports.

Buses from Tokyo, about two hours.

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Good to know

  • Fuji hides in cloud often: go early in the morning.
  • Climbers on the Yoshida trail must book and pay a fee.
  • Ryokan with Fuji views book up fast.
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Mount Fuji FAQ

Can I see Fuji from Tokyo?

On clear days, especially in winter.

Day trip or overnight?

Overnight gives a better chance of clear views.

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