Mt Fuji 富士山
Visiting Mt Fuji today
- What it is: Japan's highest peak (3,776 m). Most visitors see it from below, around the Fuji Five Lakes on the north side.
- Getting there: For classic views, go to Lake Kawaguchiko, or Chureito Pagoda in Arakurayama Sengen Park, about 10 minutes' walk from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyu Line.
- Best views: The peak is clearest on cold, dry mornings from November to February. In summer it is often hidden by haze by mid-morning.
- Climbing: In 2026 the Yoshida Trail opened 1 July to 10 September; Fujinomiya and Gotemba from 10 July. Every trail charges ¥4,000 per climber, and Yamanashi caps the Yoshida Trail at 4,000 climbers a day.
- Tip: On the Yoshida Trail the 5th-station gate closes 14:00-3:00 to climbers without a hut booking, and staff check for warm layers, rain gear and proper boots.
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Checked against: Arakurayama Sengen Park and Chureito Pagoda (ANA Japan Travel Planner) · Best time to see Mount Fuji (Is Fuji Visible) · 2026 Mt Fuji climbing, Yoshida Trail (Yamanashi Prefecture, Japanese) · Mt Fuji 2026 climbing season guide (Kaibutsu Blog, Japanese) · Mt Fuji entrance fees on both sides (Tabi-mag, Japanese). Check opening times and prices before you go.
Mt Fuji on Shibuya246
Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.
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