There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

The Fuji Five Lakes region attracts around 6 million tourists every year. Lake Kawaguchi receives the most visitors. In the Funatsu district, alongside the lake, there are more than 200 hotels and ...

The town hosts Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Motosuko, Lake Saiko and Lake Shojiko, four of the so-called Fuji Five Lakes at the foot of Japan’s tallest peak, which straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka ...

The Fuji Five Lakes region at the foot of this UNESCO World Heritage Site makes a great base for the thousands of climbers who visit each year. While you're here, spend some time enjoying the area ...

Base yourself in the Fuji Five Lakes area on the northern side of the mountain to enjoy picture-perfect views at Arakurayama Sengen Park or from one of Lake Kawaguchiko's onsens (hot springs), and ...

This beautiful lake is the largest among the Fuji Five Lakes and closest to Mount Fuji, offering spectacular views of the iconic peak. It is also one of the religious bathing pilgrimages.

4. Explore Mount Fuji on the ultimate 2-day self-drive tour and see Shiraito Falls, Fuji Five Lakes and sacred shrines A two-day road trip around Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, taking in sacred ...