Things to Do Around Mount Fuji

As one of Japan's most famous landmarks, a ful Mount Fuji experience is more than just a glimpse from afar. Feel the breeze from the lake, climb the mountain as the snow melts, or take the time to explore the area and frame the magnificent mountain from different angles and backgrounds. Find a hotel nearby and start your journey to Mount Fuji in detail!

Mount Fuji From Lake Ashi

Explore Fuji Five Lakes

The Fuji Five Lakes, also commonly known as Fujigoko, are situated at the northern foot of Mount Fuji at an elevation of about 1000 meters. The region, composed of the lakes Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko, and Motosuko, is a surprising place to view Mount Fuji surrounded by traditional cottages in close distance and take photos of its clearly visible reflection in the lakes. The lake resort area is full of a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, camping, and viewing blooming tulips. You can visit the nation-famous amusement park in Fuji Q Highland to experience the adventuresome rollercoasters. Besides, you can explore the nature around the area, like Narusawa Ice Cave and Aokigahara Forest, to enjoy the lakeside charm.

Climb Mount Fuji

It's a nice experience for you to climb the mountain during the summer months. Mount Fuji attracts more than 200,000 hikers every year, including expert mountaineers and beginners. It gives you a chance to view the beautiful sunrise and surrounding landscapes from the summit. There are several different trails accessible to the top of Mount Fuji for climbers of all abilities. There are four top popular routes starting from the July to September:

Yoshida Trail: the easiest and most popular trail with glorious summit sunrises and easy access from Tokyo.

Subashiri Trail: the second-easiest trail, with refreshing tree lines and a trek through the forest to offer.

Gotemba Trail: the longest trail with the least steep ascent and crowds, but one that demands great strength.

Fujinomiya Trail: the second-most popular and shortest trail, with more steep ascent and rocks.

Every trail varies in distance to the top of the mountain, and a number of huts that offer food and drinks are available along each route. The trails take you 5-10 hours to make an ascent and 3-6 hours to make a descent. You can choose one of the trails to experience the different sights according to your ability and preferences.

Visit Hakone National Park

Exploring the Hakone National Park will be a great part of your visit to Mount Fuji. Hakone National Park, also known as Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, lies in southwestern Tokyo and is mainly composed of the Mount Fuji area, Lake Ashinoko, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Mount Fuji area is home to many ancient forests like the Aokigahara Jukai Forest. You can trek through some forests or take a ride around the foot of the mountain to sightsee the brilliant cherry blossoms along the way. Lake Ashinoko is famous for the "great boiling valley" resulting from hot springs. You can ride the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway to see huge expanses of beautiful foliage. Izu Peninsula has magical, rugged cliffs along the Jogasaki Coast and Cape Irozaki and spectacular waterfalls at Kawazu Nanadaru to explore. The Izu Islands are home to many species of plants and marine life. Wander through timeless forests, explore lava caves, and bathe in hot springs. You can take a sunbath on the bank of Lake Motosu and even snorkel with sea turtles and dolphins off the coast of the southern Izu Islands.

Mount Fuji

Capture Mt. Fuji in distance from Tokyo

You can capture a visible image of Mount Fuji in the distance if you stay in Tokyo between November and February. The city has many observation platforms for visitors to behold the mountain. Spots like Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Skytree, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Observatory are wonderful places to catch an amazing sight of Mount Fuji early in the morning of a clear day. The image of Mount Fuji, along with the cityscape, is stunningly different by season, but its visibility is quite poor between April and September.

Take the Tokaido Shinkansen Between Tokyo and Osaka

Mount Fuji can be spotted on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line from Tokyo to Osaka. If you're planning a journey between the two cities, it's a great option to take the Tokaido Shinkansen to capture the unmissable appearance of Mount Fuji along your journey. The train ride takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, and you can get the finest views against the backdrop of the snow-capped volcano around Shin-Fuji Station, about 40-45 minutes after the journey. If you want the best view, book the window-side seat as early as possible.

The snow-covered Mt. Fuji is always a source of imagination for visitors, and a simple change can reveal another wonderful aspect of the mountain.How would you like to experience the beauty of Mount Fuji? Tell Odynovo about your requirements and let us help you add them to your to-do list! From the basic travel guide to the detailed information, start your wonderful trip to Japan with easy planning.