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Mt. Fuji Area · Chubu
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Mt. Fuji Area
A 3,776-meter stratovolcano and the Fuji Five Lakes at its northern base, where the climbing window runs from early July to early September and the clearest views tend to come in the cold months.
- Best seasons
- Summer · Autumn
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Nature · Adventure · Onsen
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Fuji Five Lakes
- Chureito Pagoda
- Kawaguchiko
- Fuji climbing (Jul-Sep)
- Oshino Hakkai
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanLow
FebLow
MarLow
AprModerate
MayModerate
JunModerate
JulVery high
AugVery high
SepModerate
OctHigh
NovModerate
DecLow
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Kawaguchiko
Lake town with Fuji views, onsen, and museums
natureonsencouples
Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Climbing season is July-September only. Mountain hut reservations required. Kawaguchiko area is accessible year-round.