Stunning Scenic Spots Around Mount Fuji

Oshino Hakkai consists of eight spring-fed ponds created by snowmelt from Mount Fuji, filtered through rock and soil over many years before naturally welling up to the surface.

The crystal-clear blue waters are mesmerizing, with visibility so good you can see straight to the bottom of the pools. Designated as a Japanese Natural Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage constituent asset, the site is particularly famous for "Wakuike," the largest of the eight ponds.

Lake Kawaguchi is the most accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes and offers abundant tourist facilities. The inverted reflection of Mount Fuji on the lake's surface is breathtakingly beautiful, with calm mornings being the best time to visit.

Shosenkyo is a nationally designated Special Scenic Area located in the northern part of Kofu City, celebrated as Japan's most beautiful gorge. The landscape woven together by fantastical rock formations created through the erosion of granite and a pristine mountain stream is simply breathtaking.

Taking the ropeway to the mountain summit reveals a sweeping panorama of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps.

Arakura Sengen Park is a park located in Fujiyoshida City, famous worldwide as a photo spot where the Churei Tower (five-story pagoda) and Mount Fuji can be photographed together. It has even been featured on the covers of international guidebooks.

The panoramic view that unfolds after climbing 398 steps is so spectacular it makes you forget the fatigue of the climb. You can enjoy the collaboration of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage with Mount Fuji in fall.