These are a series of mountains that give Mt Fuji views during the hike or from the summit. They’re located mostly in the Fuji Five Lakes area, but are also spread out across the Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures as well. The hiking app I use, YAMAP, has a 富嶽三十六景ハイキング digital badge you can collect so I’m setting out to climb them all! So far I’ve climbed 35 /36.
As they’re mostly lower elevation mountains, I’ve been focusing on climbing these in the colder months, when your chances of seeing Mt Fuji will increase.

When to climb May - mid-November
A pair of hills nestled on the side of Mt Fuji. Great if you want a close-up view without visiting the peak itself.

When to climb October - January, March - May
A hike with a great stretch of uninterrupted views of Mt Fuji along the ridgeline between Mt Odake and Mt Onigatake

When to climb November - May
A great low-elevation mountain to climb in the colder months, with views of Mt Fuji.

When to climb September - January, mid-April - June
One of the mountains near Lake Motosuko, with great views of Mt Fuji.

When to climb September - January, April - June
One of the mountains near Lake Kawaguchiko, with great views from the Fujiyama Twin Terrace deck.

When to climb October - January, March - May
A Yamanashi Hundred Famous Mountain next to Lake Shojiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. The loop course includes Panorama-dai and offers excellent views of Mt Fuji.

When to climb March - Jan
A very hort 1.6km hike east of Lake Yamanakako, offering some superb views of Mt Fuji.

When to climb Year-round
A hike across a series of low-lying mountains next to the city of Numazu and Suruga bay.

When to climb April - December
A straightforward hike with good views of Mt Fuji. The hike up to Mt Imakura is 80% of the climbing you'll do for this course, so once you've reached this peak it's smooth sailing from here.

When to climb October - January, March - May
One of the mountains right next to Lake Yamanaka-ko, giving you a great opportunity to see Mt Fuji up close.









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