Site index
Every Mt Fuji topic, in one place.
All 85 pages on Mt Fuji Today, grouped by what you are trying to do: check the view, get there, climb it, or plan the trip.
9 pages
Live conditions
What the mountain looks like right now.
Today's visibility
Live visibility score for Mount Fuji.
7 day forecast
Hourly cloud, wind and visibility outlook.
Live cameras
Webcam streams from around the mountain.
Viewpoints
Which viewpoint has the clearest view now.
Snow cap
Snow line and summit snow depth.
Earthquakes
Recent seismic activity near Fuji.
Volcanic activity
Current alert level explained.
Visibility history
How clear the mountain has been, month by month.
Interactive map
Viewpoints, trails and stations on one map.
10 pages
Seeing Fuji
Where and when the mountain shows itself best.
Best time to visit
Month by month odds of a clear view.
Sunrise times
First light over the summit, day by day.
Diamond Fuji
When the sun sits on the summit.
Chureito Pagoda
The classic pagoda and Fuji shot.
Photography guide
Lenses, light and timing.
Instagram spots
The most photographed frames.
Stargazing
Dark sky spots around the mountain.
From Tokyo
Can you really see it from the city.
From an airplane
Which side of the plane to book.
Hokusai's 36 views
The woodblock views and where they are.
17 pages
Places around Fuji
Lakes, towns and day trip destinations.
Fuji Five Lakes
All five lakes compared.
Lake Kawaguchiko
The most popular base.
Lake Yamanakako
The largest of the five lakes.
Lake Saiko
Quiet forest lake.
Lake Motosuko
The view on the 1000 yen note.
Fujiyoshida
Retro streets under the mountain.
Hakone
Onsen town with lake views.
Oshino Hakkai
Spring water ponds and thatched houses.
Shiraito Falls
Waterfall fed by Fuji snowmelt.
Asagiri Highlands
Wide open pasture views.
Mishima Skywalk
Japan's longest suspension bridge.
Fuji-Q Highland
Theme park with Fuji as backdrop.
Gotemba outlets
Shopping with a mountain view.
Aokigahara forest
The forest on the lava flow.
Onsen guide
Hot springs with a view of the peak.
Fuji shrines
Sengen shrines and pilgrim routes.
UNESCO listing
Why Fuji is World Heritage.
8 pages
Seasons and weather
What each season looks and feels like.
Cherry blossom
Sakura and Fuji together.
Shibazakura
The pink moss phlox festival.
Autumn leaves
Peak foliage timing.
Winter
The clearest season of the year.
Rainy season
What to expect in tsuyu.
Weather patterns
How the mountain makes its own weather.
Temperature by month
Summit and base averages.
Festivals
Fire festival and seasonal events.
13 pages
Getting there
Trains, buses and routes from every direction.
Access hub
Routes from every major city.
From Tokyo
Every option compared.
Day trip from Tokyo
A realistic one day plan.
Shinkansen views
Which train and seat to pick.
Japan Rail Pass
Is it worth it for a Fuji trip.
By bus
The cheapest way to the lakes.
From Haneda
Straight from the airport.
From Osaka
Kansai to Fuji by rail.
Distance from Tokyo
Kilometres and travel times.
Fuji Subaru Line
The toll road to the fifth station.
Fifth station
What is up there and how to arrive.
Cycling
Riding around the base.
Helicopter tours
Seeing the crater from the air.
6 pages
Climbing
Everything for the summit push.
14 pages
Trip planning
Itineraries, stays and practical tips.
Plan a trip
Build a plan around the forecast.
2 day itinerary
A tested weekend route.
Bucket list
25 things to do around Fuji.
Where to stay
Areas and hotel types.
Best hotels
Rooms with a mountain view.
Experiences
Tours and tickets around Fuji.
Compare options
Tour versus doing it yourself.
On a budget
Seeing Fuji cheaply.
With kids
Family friendly stops.
Travel essentials
What to pack and prepare.
Apps and tools
The apps worth installing.
Souvenirs
What to bring home.
Guides
Longer reads on every topic.
FAQ
The questions we get most.
8 pages
Facts and history
The mountain behind the view.