— Where to See Mount Fuji in Hakone
— Book With Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter Operator
BEST VIEWS OF MOUNT FUJI
As we mentioned, there are many locations and places to catch a glimpse of Fuji. However, two of the most popular places to see the Mountain is in Yamanashi Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture. Both of these areas have some of the most famous and iconic viewing spots of Mount Fuji, so if this a top priority for you during your Japan trip, make sure to include one or both of these places in your itinerary.
For Yamanashi Prefecture, these are three of the best locations from where to view and photograph Mount Fuji in the Fuji five lakes area :
1 / Kawaguchi Lake: as the largest of the ‘Fuji Five Lakes’, the huge expanse and shoreline of Kawaguchiko offers outstanding view of Fuji. The lake is home to a number of wonderful attractions such as multiple museums, shrines, parks and even a Ropeway from which is view Fuji. For accommodation listings around Kawaguchiko, please refer to our ‘Kawaguchi Lake Onsen Area’, hotel page. Glamping has now become a very popular way to spend a night or two with an accompanying BBQ to make your Fuji experience even more special.
2 / Chureito Pagoda: located nearby Shimoyoshida Station which is approximately 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station , Chureito Padoga is part of Arakura Sengen Shrine. Accessed either walking up a gentle slope or via a long staircase - around 400 steps - the view from the pagoda is beautiful, particularly in spring and autumn when framed by the blossoms and coloured leaves.
3 / Oshino Hakkai: is a reconstructed traditional village centred around eight naturally occurring ponds fed by the snowmelt from Mount Fuji each spring. Bridges and paths lead between the ponds and past traditional thatch-roofed buildings – a beautiful setting from which to view Mount Fuji looming nearby.
WHERE TO SEE MOUNT FUJI IN HAKONE
Kanagawa Prefecture is home to the mountainous landscape of Hakone. Hakone has amazing scenery, and what makes the landscape even more impressive is the opportunity to see Mount Fuji! Of course, it is always important to remember that you cannot guarantee seeing Fuji on your trip to Japan as the weather heavily dictates visibility. However if you are lucky enough to see Fuji, it will make your trip even more memorable! Winter actually tends to be one of the better seasons to spot Fuji due to the dry and crisp air. From Hakone’s beautiful lake to its pampas grass fields, the Hakone ropeway to volcanic valleys, and even from the comfort of galleries, you can spot Fuji in many places across the Hakone area. Check out our ’Where to see Mount Fuji in Hakone’ page which will tell you where some of the best places are to catch a glimpse of Fuji around the Hakone area
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