The 4 seasons of Mt. Fuji The brilliant white peak of Mt. Fuji is its key characteristic. From different angles, Mt. Fuji always provides a different scene, with each experience of the mountain being completely different. The juxtaposition of Mt. Fuji against springtime cherry trees is the material that postcard photographs are made of! Springtime is the season when all living things are rejuvenated. If you have time, you must go and see the full flowering of Shibazakura that is everywhere on Mt. Fuji, which occurs in May. The flowering of the cherry blossoms creates an atmosphere of romance. One can wander among the Shibazakura as if under a spell. The adornment of Mt. Fuji by cherry blossom petals during spring is the most romantic of scenes for this mountain. Mt. Fuji in the summertime is bathed in the scent of lavender. During the summertime, though, the snowcap of Mt. Fuji will melt, and as a result the typical image of snow-capped Mt. Fuji won’t be there, there is still a flowering of lavender all around. This is one of the reasons that many people love to go to Mt. Fuji in the summertime. Even the noise the cicadas make is no longer as annoying. Of course, summer is the best time to climb Mt. Fuji. During the summer you can make the choice to “conquer” Mt. Fuji. During the fall time at Mt. Fuji, you can stroll along the winding fallen red-leaf corridors of Lake Kawaguchi, with the snow-clad Mt. Fuji on the opposite shore forming a fantastic contrast, bewitching viewers. The tops of the winding pathways are shaded by intertwined maple trees on either side. Passing through the forest, you breathe the clean and fresh air filtered by the trees, with eyes filled with the rich and diverse colors all around, making you not want to look away. The wintertime at Mt. Fuji is the period where the skies tend to be most clear, and of course is thus the best time to admire Mt. Fuji. The whole world is covered with white snow. If one’s luck is good, you can also see the “white hat” of Mt. Fuji, which is made of white clouds, covering the summit of the mountain. A cloudless Mt. Fuji is of course still, but it also produces a feeling of tranquility in viewers, a kind of surging magnificence. For little companions who like outdoor activities, skiing on Mt. Fuji is an option.
Lake Kawaguchiko:
2nd Biggest Lake of Mt Fuji area after Lake Yamanaka. You can see Mt Fuji from the Kachi ropeway or cruise at Lake Kawaguchi. Hot springs on Lake Kawaguchi, have a romantic hot soak just below Mt. Fuji The hot springs of Lake Kawaguchi are located on the plain at the foot of Mt. Fuji. There are several springs located here, and each of these have different characteristics.
Lake Ashinoko:
Lake Ashi, also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. You can Experience Pirate Cruise at Lake Ashi. The breathtaking nature landscape of blue clear lake and the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji have different looks in each season. From spring to summer, bright green trees create a refreshing atmosphere. Autumn is colored with yellow autumn leaves. In winter, the clean air on a sunny day makes everything appear vivid. These seasonal changes are also one of the reasons why Lake Ashinoko is attractive to people.
Oshino Hakkai:
Small village in a scenic setting with 8 ponds, views of Mt. Fuji & vendors of food & souvenirs. The melted snow from Mt. Fuji can spend almost 20 years filtering through the underground volcanic rock, resulting in waters that are extremely clear. Coupled with the beauty of Mt. Fuji and its lakes, the astonishing beauty of this place has garnered more and more attention.
Fujiyoshida’s Sengen Shrine:
Originally built over 1000 years ago for the protection from volcanic eruptions, it has become the region’s most important shrine and the head shrine of over 1300 Sengen and Asama shrines nationwide. The shrine is also a traditional starting point for climbing Mount Fuji.
The grounds around Fujisan Sengen Shrine are also home to about 500 cherry trees which usually bloom from late March to early April. Most of these line the Sakurano Baba, a path used for the shrine’s famous horseback archery contest (yabusame) held annually on May 5. The shrine also holds large ceremonies in early July and early September to open and close the Mount Fuji climbing season.