Seasons And The Best Time To See Mount Fuji

Above, a view of Mount Fuji from a Shinkansen train to Osaka. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Prior to my last trip to Japan in October 2015, I had visited Japan seven times and during those trips I had not been able to get a clear daytime view of Mount Fuji (whenever I was in its vicinity).

The first time I was able to see it was at night in 2004 while at Lake Kawaguchi for a fireworks festival.

My only time I was able to view it in daylight was during my 2015 trip while taking a Shinkansen train to Osaka.

For those planning to visit Japan and wish to see Japan's most famous mountain, Live Japan has information on the best viewing months so tourists can plan accordingly (once the pandemic is over).

They begin with:

Mount Fuji isn’t always visible from Tokyo and even if you stay for a week, weather and season might have it hide behind clouds the entire time. But for most people, seeing Japan's most famous mountain is at the top of the bucket list. So, to help you plan: when are the best chances of seeing Mount Fuji?

Which season is the best, when is the best time of the day? And how is the weather at Mt. Fuji connected to how it looks? We’ll tell you when to best see Mount Fuji in all its glory from various angles!

To read more, go here.