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Fuji Five Lakes

Watch 3 days unfold, then make them yours. Fuji Five Lakes's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

Oshino hakkai

1 h 30 min

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Fuji Five Lakes at a glance

Fuji Five Lakes is an area at the base of Mount Fuji, known for its lakes and views of the mountain.

About Fuji Five Lakes

The Fuji Five Lakes region, located at the base of Mount Fuji, sits about 1,000 meters above sea level. It is named for the five lakes created by past eruptions of Mount Fuji. Most visitors come for views of Mount Fuji, particularly from Lake Kawaguchi.

The principal city in the region is Fujiyoshida, which has a population of roughly 54,000. The area is known for its volcanic caverns and the Aokigahara Jukai Forest.

Mount Fuji views
Five lakes
Udon noodles
Aokigahara forest
Volcanic caverns

How long to stay

3 days

3+ days will allow you to see more of Yamanashi.

Best time to go

Spring & autumn

May–Jun, Oct–Nov are the mildest.

Getting around

Extensive local bus service is available, particularly from Kawaguchiko Station. The Kawaguchiko Retro Bus serves the path around Lake Kawaguchi, stopping at many attractions. Rental bicycles are also available outside Kawaguchiko Station.

Fuji Five Lakes in 3 days

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Oshino hakkai

9:00 AM – 3:13 PM

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Day 2

Around Oishi Park

9:00 AM – 5:48 PM

Oishi Park9:00 AM
Lake Kawaguchi10:30 AM
Kawaguchiko Music Forest MuseumClosed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays11:45 AM
Lunch at Momiji-teiClosed Thursdays2:25 PM
Lake Kawaguchi Maple Corridor3:28 PM
Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway5:18 PM

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Day 3

Around Arakurayama Sengen Park

9:00 AM – 1:36 PM

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Where to stay in Fuji Five Lakes, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Oishi Park

Oishi Park4.4 · 21K
Lake Kawaguchi4.6 · 3.3K
Kubota Itchiku Art Museum4.5 · 1.8K

Stays near Oishi Park

4-Star hotel

Fuji View Hotel

22 min walk

8.8(2.7k)

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When to visit Fuji Five Lakes

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Spring & autumn

Best: May–Jun, Oct–Nov
Hottest: Aug · 29°C
Coldest: Jan · -4°C
Wettest: Jul · 241 mm

Jan: -4 to 5°C, 55 mm of rain. Feb: -3 to 7°C, 59 mm of rain. Mar: 0 to 11°C, 133 mm of rain. Apr: 5 to 16°C, 146 mm of rain. May: 10 to 21°C, 150 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 15 to 23°C, 218 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jul: 19 to 28°C, 241 mm of rain. Aug: 20 to 29°C, 209 mm of rain. Sep: 17 to 25°C, 232 mm of rain. Oct: 10 to 19°C, 186 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Nov: 4 to 14°C, 84 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Dec: -1 to 8°C, 50 mm of rain.