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  • [August 26th-27th] Yoshida Fire Festival Information

    This local festival is held August 26th to 27th in the town of Fujiyoshida, right by Fujisan Station. You can see processions running from Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine to Suwa Jinja Shrine. The night of the festival, locals will light lanterns and parade around the town with the local god/shrine. The schedule is as…

  • [August 5th] Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival Information

    On August 5th, 10,000 fireworks are launched around Kawaguchiko Lake, lighting Kawaguchiko Lake with vibrant colors. The Kawaguchiko Lake Festival is one of the areas oldest festivals, signaling the summer season in Japan. This festival is also known as the Kawaguchiko Kojo Festival. Start time: 7:30 PMDuration: 55 minutesLocation: Kawaguchiko Lake (fireworks launch from the…

  • Mount Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2025

    Experience the breathtaking “Fuji Shibazakura Festival” at Lake Motosuko Resort at the foot of Mount Fuji. This highly popular event offers visitors the chance to enjoy magnificent pink moss phlox flowers (shibazakura) spread like a colorful carpet against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Fuji. For the duration of the festival, direct express buses will operate…

  • Enjoy Fujisan | Discount Coupons Available!

    “Enjoy Fujisan” is a website that provides information and services to help you make the most of your Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko experience. We offer details about tourist facilities around Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko area, including hot springs and ski resorts, as well as English-guided tours. Please visit our website to discover everything the…

  • Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda) Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

    Dates: April 1 (Tuesday) – April 18 (Friday), 2025Location: Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Forecast:

  • Fujikawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

    We are pleased to announce the 2025 Fuji-Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival, which will be held along the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi (around the Kawaguchiko Circular Hall lakeside area). Dates: April 1 (Tuesday) – April 13 (Sunday), 2025Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMEvening Illumination: Sunset – 9:00 PMLocation: Kawaguchiko North Shore Walking TrailAdmission: Free Access…

  • Mt.Fuji Hiking Trail/ Winter Closure Information

    The following trails will be closed for the winter: Trailhead Route Section Status Fujinomiya Exit  ExitPrefectural Route Fuji Park Tarobo Line(Mt. Fuji Skyline) Obuchi, Fuji City (2nd Station of the Fujinomiya Trail)~Awakura, Fujinomiya City (5th Station, Fujinomiya Trail)Total length: 13.0 km Closed Gotemba Exit Prefectural Route Fuji Park Tarobo Line Nakahata, Gotemba City (Tarobo entrance)~Gotembaguchi…

  • Mt. Fuji 5th Station/ Winter Road Closure Information

    The following roads will be closed during the winter starting from November 19th, 2024: – Fuji Azami Line leading to the Subashiri 5th Station– Prefectural road Fuji Park Tarobo Line leading to Gotemba New 5th Station– Fuji Skyline leading to the Fujinomiya 5th Station　*The hiking trail up to Mount Hoei has already been closed.

  • To Mt. Fuji 5th Station Service Information

    • 4 buses per day will service the Mt. Fuji 5th Station via Lake Kawaguchi from May 7 to June 30.• 13 buses per day will directly service the Mt. Fuji 5th Station from July 1 through August 31.• 13 buses per day will service the Mt. Fuji 5th Station via Lake Kawaguchi from September…

  • Fuji Shibazakura Festival Report

    The Fuji Shibazakura Festival will be held at the Fuji-Motosuko Resort in Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, to coincide with the best time (from mid-April to late May every year) to view the lawn cherry blossoms. Here is a report on my visit to the Fuji Shibazakura Festival on May 17, 2024 It takes about 30…