Mt. Fuji Blog

Plan your perfect sakura + Fuji shot at Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, and lesser-known spots. Includes 2026 bloom forecasts and photography tips.

Winter transforms Japan into a wonderland of snow monkeys, steaming onsen, illuminations, and the year's best Mount Fuji visibility. Here's your complete guide to making the most of Japan's coldest—and clearest—season.

Use our interactive koyo map with a date picker to see day-by-day coverage. Toggle yellow or red leaves and track status from Pre-turn to Past peak across Japan.

Kawaguchiko’s north shore for sunrise reflections, Lake Yamanaka for quiet villas, Hakone for classic onsen service with easy backups. Pick the right shoreline and your room window becomes the viewfinder.

Short on time and want reliable Fuji views? Kawaguchiko usually wins for open lake sightlines and easy photo spots. Pick Hakone for a classic resort day with ropeways, cruises, onsen, and solid backup plans if clouds roll in.

Exactly where to look, which side to sit, and when to have your camera ready between Tokyo and Kyoto or Osaka. Seat letter guide included.

Clear-day spots in the 23 wards to catch Mt. Fuji, plus timing, weather cues, and photo tips.

Lake-front onsen views, star-gazing domes, brand-new boutique resorts-here’s how to choose the perfect base for your Fuji adventure, whatever your budget.

From Akihabara mega stores to Yuru Camp campsites beneath Mt. Fuji and this year’s biggest conventions, here is your roadmap for an unforgettable anime-themed trip across Japan.