Visit Shizuoka on a clear Spring day and you will be treated to breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji – here are 10 great spots to get up close with Japan’s iconic mountain.
SEE MT. FUJI IN SPRING IN SHIZUOKA
BETWEEN 1830 TO 1832, FAMOUS UKIYO-E ARTIST KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI CREATED HIS 36 VIEWS OF MT. FUJI AS A COLLECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS.
Visiting Shizuoka in Spring it is easy to see how Hokusai was inspired to create these famous works – here are 10 locations to visit to get the best views of Mt. Fuji.
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Mishima Station Area
1. FUJI PEACE PARK – GOTEMBA
Enjoy a Japanese Garden, Buddhist Stupa and beautiful cherry blossoms make for a great backdrop for photos of Mt. Fuji.
Nearby Chichibunomiya Memorial Park also has a magnificent garden with a wide variety of flowers and blossoms
2. HOTEL CLAD – GOTEMBA
Hotel Clad is a terrific addition to the popular Gotemba Premium Outlet Mall facilities that provide visitors an opportunity to rest from a day of shopping and enjoy views of Mt. Fuji from their room, the restaurant, and while soaking in a hot onsen bath.
3. IZU PANORAMA PARK – IZUNOKUNI
Take the ropeway to the summit of Mt. Katsuragi, which is a vast park connected by walking paths, featuring a wooden terrace, observation deck, and a shrine.
Enjoy a Shizuoka Green Tea, coffee, or lunch while you relax and enjoy expansive views of Mt. Fuji.
Shin Fuji Station Area
4. OBUCHI SASABA – FUJI CITY
A green tea plantation at the base of Mt. Fuji – 25 minutes drive from Shin Fuji Station.
Power lines & fans have been removed to ensure unobstructed views of Mt. Fuji.
5. URUI RIVER SAKURA – FUJI CITY
15 minutes from Shin Fuji Station by car this spot on the Urui River close to Daishinji Temple, known locally as ‘Ryuganbuchi’ is a popular spot for photographers when the riverside cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in late March.
6. MT. FUJI & BULLET TRAIN – FUJI CITY
This iconic location seen on many Japanese travel brochures is about 10 minutes drive from Shin-Fuji Station and a popular spot for photographers between March and May as Spring arrives in Shizuoka.
7. LAKE TANUKI – FUJINOMIYA
This idyllic lake in the Mt. Fuji countryside is about 30 minutes from Fujinomiya Station.
Camping is available in the area so that you can awake before sunrise and capture the iconic sunrise and get a shot of Mt. Fuji reflecting in the lake.
8. MT. FUJI PARAGLIDING – FUJINOMIYA
Take off, catch the wind and fly high into the sky.
Located in the heart of the Mt. Fuji Countryside 30 minutes drive from Fujinomiya this popular activity is a great way to get a unique view of Mt. Fuji.
Shizuoka Station Area
9. NIPPONDAIRA – SHIZUOKA CITY
In the hills high 25 minutes drive from Shizuoka Station Nippondaira is a great spot to get amazing views of Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay.
Stop for a Shizuoka green tea and sweets at Nippondaira Hotel or Yume Terrace.
10. MIHO NO MATSUBARA – SHIZUOKA CITY
Part of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Miho no Matsubara is just over 30 minutes drive from Shizuoka Station.
Walk through the pine forests to the coast and enjoy views of Mt. Fuji with waves lapping on the beach.