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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

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Book ahead

Reservations that matter.

Climbing season is July-September only. Mountain hut reservations required. Kawaguchiko area is accessible year-round.

Plan a trip around Mt. Fuji Area.