Mt Fuji
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain, an active volcano southwest of Tokyo that people climb in summer and view from nearby lakes.
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Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san, is an active volcano on Honshu, about 100 km southwest of Tokyo. At roughly 3,776 m, it is the highest mountain in Japan. It straddles Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, with Gotemba, Fujiyoshida, Fujinomiya and Fuji as the main towns at its base. On clear days, the peak can be seen from Tokyo.
Climbers use four routes, Yoshida, Subashiri, Gotemba and Fujinomiya, during the official season from about 1 July to early September, when the huts are open. Outside that season, unprepared climbers are not allowed on the mountain. Visitors who prefer to look at the mountain from the ground can go to the Fuji Five Lakes or the towns around the base. The mountain is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and has been a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site since 22 June 2013, recognized for its religious importance and its influence on art. Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya is the main shrine.
Mt Fuji in five
- Check the climbing season firstIn 2026 the Yoshida and Subashiri trails ran from 1 July and Fujinomiya and Gotemba from 10 July, all to 10 September. Outside that window huts are shut and rescue is limited.Climbing Mount Fuji
- Pay the ¥4,000 fee and book Yoshida aheadThe 2026 fee was ¥4,000 per person on all routes. Yoshida had a cap of 4,000 climbers a day, reserved online, though it was not reached in 2024 or 2025.Trail booking and fees
- Book a hut or start after 3amTrailheads close from 2pm to 3am to anyone without a hut reservation. A hut night lets you reach the summit for sunrise and helps with altitude.
- Skip the climb and see Fuji from belowChureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi and Hakone show the cone well without the season or the fee. Go on a cold, clear morning.Where to see Mt Fuji
- Base yourself at KawaguchikoThe lake town is 2 to 2.5 hours from Shinjuku and has the buses to the 5th station. One night there beats a rushed day trip from Tokyo.Fuji Five Lakes guide
Need to know
- Entrance
- Free to visit; ¥4,000 climbing fee per person in 2026 Read more
- Permits
- Yoshida trail: book online, cap 4,000 a day. Huts book separately
- Season
- 1 Jul–10 Sep 2026 (Yoshida, Subashiri); 10 Jul–10 Sep (others)
- Nearest town
- Kawaguchiko (Yamanashi side)
- Getting there
- Bus from Shinjuku to the 5th station, about 2.5 hr in season
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh6°Low-1°Clear, coldJanuaryPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Clear, cold
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh7°Low-1°Snow cap, clearFebruaryPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 7°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Snow cap, clear
- MarchRain14 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh11°Low2°Cold, hazy daysMarchRain
Good
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 236 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, hazy days
- AprilRain15 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Blossom, ChureitoAprilRain
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 265 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Blossom, Chureito
- MayRain15 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Green, cloudMayRain
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 286 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, cloud
- JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Rainy seasonJuneRain
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 344 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JulyRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh26°Low20°Climbing opensJulyRain
Good
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 386 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Climbing opens
- AugustRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low21°Climbing, hazeAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 301 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Climbing, haze
- SeptemberRain20 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Typhoon riskSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 313 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- OctoberRain15 rainy daysHigh19°Low12°Trails closedOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 273 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Trails closed
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Autumn colorNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh9°Low1°Clear, coldDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Clear, cold
Average daily high and low in Kawaguchiko, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mt Fuji
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 81%
Mt Fuji
05:06 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today8°3°81%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 8°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 81%.
- Wed7°3°78%Wednesday: Rain. High 7°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Thu12°6°98%Thursday: Rain. High 12°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Fri15°5°14%Friday: Drizzle. High 15°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Sat6°-1°25%Saturday: Cloudy. High 6°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 25%.
- Sun5°-1°14%Sunday: Drizzle. High 5°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 14%.
Updated 12:46 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 157.5 JPY
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Every year
- AprShingen-ko FestivalFuji Five Lakes, a day trip
- MayKanda MatsuriTokyo, a day trip
- MaySanja MatsuriAsakusa, a day trip
- JunSannō MatsuriTokyo, a day trip
- Jul–AugTokyo Idol FestivalTokyo, a day trip
- AugFukagawa MatsuriTokyo, a day trip
- AugKōenji Awa OdoriTokyo, a day trip
- AugJingu Fireworks FestivalTokyo, a day trip
Before you go to Mt Fuji
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Rules for Mt Fuji, checked
- Climbing fee ¥4,000 per person on all routes in 2026; Yoshida trail capped at 4,000 climbers a day, booked online or registered at the 5th stationChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- Mountain entry closed 2pm to 3am on all trails except to hut guests; boots, rain gear and cold-weather clothing are essential and may be checkedChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Mt Fuji
The season, four trails, fees and booking a hut.
Read the guideFuji Five LakesKawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda and buses from Shinjuku.
Read the guideBest time to visitBlossom, autumn color, rainy season and typhoons.
Read the guideBest eSIM for JapanPlans compared, so you land online.
Read the guideMt Fuji FAQ
When can you climb Mt Fuji in 2026?
The 2026 season ran from 1 July on the Yoshida and Subashiri trails and from 10 July on Fujinomiya and Gotemba, ending 10 September on all four. It has closed for the year. Dates for 2027 are usually announced in spring.
How much does it cost to climb Mt Fuji?
The 2026 entry fee was ¥4,000 per person on all routes. Add a hut bed, bus fare to the 5th station and coins for pay toilets. Fees have changed since 2024, so check the official site each season.
Do you need to reserve to climb Mt Fuji?
On the Yoshida trail, yes: book and pay online, since there is a cap of 4,000 climbers a day. Reservations can close early on busy dates, and you can book until 11:59pm the day before. Mountain huts are booked directly with each hut.
Can you climb Mt Fuji in a day from Tokyo?
It is possible but discouraged. Trailheads close from 2pm to 3am to anyone without a hut, so a one-day climb means starting after 3am and missing the sunrise. A hut night is safer and easier on altitude.
Is Mt Fuji worth visiting if you do not climb?
Yes. Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda and Hakone give the best views, and the winter months are clearest. Plan an early morning and allow a spare day in case cloud hides the summit.
Can you see Mt Fuji from Tokyo?
On clear days, mostly November to February, from tall buildings and viewpoints. Summer haze and cloud usually hide it. The shinkansen window west of Tokyo shows it more reliably than the city itself.