Holiday in Fuji Region

About Fuji Region

The Fuji Region surrounding Japan's sacred mountain combines breathtaking natural landscapes, spiritual experiences, and traditional Japanese hospitality in close proximity to Tokyo. Mount Fuji (3,776 meters), Japan's highest peak and UNESCO World Heritage site, is much more than a mountain — it is a national treasure that has been revered as the seat of the gods for centuries, inspiring artists from Hokusai to the present day. The Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) at the northern foot of the mountain offer the most famous panoramas: Kawaguchiko with its reflection of Fuji, the tranquil Saiko, the deep Motosuko (whose view adorns the 1,000-yen banknote), Shojiko, and Yamanakako. In spring, cherry blossoms frame the mountain, in autumn the foliage blazes in red and gold, and in winter the snow-capped cone towers over crystal-clear lakes — each season presents its own masterpiece. Climbing Fuji is possible between July and September and is undertaken by around 300,000 people annually. The night ascent for the sunrise (Goraiko) above the sea of clouds is one of Japan's most spiritual experiences. However, even without summiting, the region offers countless experiences: the Aokigahara forest caves at the foot of the mountain, the Oshino Hakkai springs with their crystal-clear water, Fuji-Q Highland (an amusement park with record-breaking roller coasters against the backdrop of Fuji), and the traditional onsen villages in the area. The region is accessible from Tokyo in under two hours — whether as a day trip or for a weekend in a ryokan with a private onsen and a view of Fuji.