Review of Autumn Leaves Viewing at Mount Fuji

🍁✨ – A dreamlike view of Japan that looks like a painting! ✨🗻🇯🇵

📍 Location:
Mount Fuji, located in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, is Japan's tallest volcano (3,776 meters) and a landmark that everyone visiting Japan dreams of seeing at least once in their lifetime! 🗻✨

Autumn (late October to mid-November) is the most beautiful time of the year to visit Mount Fuji, as the surroundings are painted in red, orange, and yellow hues from maple and ginkgo trees 🍂💛

🍃 Popular spots for autumn leaves viewing around Mount Fuji:

🏞️ 1. Lake Kawaguchiko
This is the all-time favorite spot to view Mount Fuji! The reflection of the mountain on the lake's surface is especially clear in the morning or late afternoon 🌅. During the autumn leaves season (late Oct. – early Nov.), you can see Mount Fuji as the backdrop to vibrant red maple trees 🌾🍁.
• Highlight: Maple Corridor (Momiji Tunnel), where both sides of the path are lined with romantic red and orange maple trees ❤️.
• Popular photo spots: Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum and Ubuyagasaki View Point.

📸 Tip: Visit between 7:00–9:00 AM for the best morning light and the clearest view of Mount Fuji before clouds appear ☀️.

🏯 2. Chureito Pagoda
One of Japan's iconic postcard views! The red five-story pagoda with Mount Fuji and red autumn leaves in the background creates a breathtaking scene 🍁. You’ll need to climb about 400 steps, but the view at the top is worth every step 🌸.

🚗 How to get there: From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fujikyu Line to Shimoyoshida Station, then walk about 10 minutes.

🚴♀️ 3. Lake Yamanakako
A quieter alternative to Kawaguchiko, perfect for those who enjoy cycling around the lake 🧡. The wide-open view here offers a full sight of Mount Fuji, along with flower gardens and rows of ginkgo trees 🌻.

🌉 4. Oishi Park
A lakeside park where you can enjoy a full view of Mount Fuji alongside autumn leaves 🍂. During this season, seasonal flowers like cosmos and red Kochia bushes bloom throughout the park, creating a postcard-perfect scene 💗.

🍱 Recommended food:
• Houtou Noodle (ほうとう) 🍜 – Flat noodles in miso soup with root vegetables, a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture.
• Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes 🍠 – Their sweet aroma adds warmth to the chilly air.
• Shirokuma-flavored ice cream or hot tea ☕ – Perfect for enjoying the view in Fuji’s gardens.

🏨 Recommended accommodations around Fuji:
• Hoshinoya Fuji 🏕️ – A luxury resort with stunning views of Mount Fuji.
• Kozantei Ubuya Ryokan – Rooms with private onsen and a balcony view of Mount Fuji.
• Fuji View Hotel – Ideal for photography enthusiasts, offering spectacular views of the lake and Mount Fuji.

🚌 Getting there from Tokyo:
• 🚆 From Shinjuku Station → Kawaguchiko Station (~2 hours / JR Pass valid on some trains).
• 🚍 Fujikyu Bus from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal → Kawaguchiko (~2.5 hours).
• Consider purchasing a Fuji Pass if you plan to visit multiple spots in one day.

💬 Thoughts after visiting Mount Fuji in autumn:
Every corner is a "dreamlike picture" 🍁🗻. The cool weather (around 8–15°C), red leaves contrasting with the white snow on Fuji’s peak, is so beautiful it feels like being in a Japanese poster ❤️. In the evening, you can also enjoy the view of Fuji reflecting city lights from the lakeside — incredibly romantic! 🌃

Autumn at Mount Fuji is truly "the best time to visit Japan" 🍂. With great weather, stunning views, delicious food, and a heartwarming atmosphere, it’s perfect for couples, families, and photography enthusiasts 📷.