Guides
Long form guides for the Fuji obsessed.
Practical, opinionated, updated. Written by photographers and travelers who live around the mountain.
Climbing Mount Fuji in 2026
Trail status, mountain hut reservations and the new climbing fee. Everything to plan a safe summit during the official 2026 season.
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SeasonalBest time to see Mount Fuji
A month by month breakdown of visibility, weather, foreground colour and crowds around Mount Fuji.
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PhotographyPhotographing Fuji at sunrise
Locations, gear, exposure settings and timing for the golden window before and after sunrise.
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PlanningKawaguchiko in one weekend
Lakeside cafes, the panorama ropeway, Oishi Park and a Fuji facing onsen. A two day itinerary that hits the highlights without rushing.
Read guidePlanningHakone vs Kawaguchiko
Which Fuji base suits your trip. Cost, travel time, vibe and the view quality compared head to head.
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Side, seat, minute window and shutter speed for shots of Fuji from the bullet train between Tokyo and Shin Osaka.
Read guidePlanningViewing Mount Fuji from Tokyo
Best free and paid viewpoints to see Mount Fuji from Tokyo, from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to Shibuya Sky, with the months and hours that actually deliver a view.
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