Your holiday to Japan is only complete with enjoying the beauty of Mount Fuji. The mountain, located about 90.5 km from Tokyo, is one of the iconic symbols of Japan. The scenery at the foot of Mount Fuji is very beautiful, you can see the top of the mountain which is always covered with snow. In addition, for the adventurous, there are various exciting activities that you can do.

Mount Fuji and the surrounding area are popular destinations for day trips from Tokyo. For those of you who are wondering where to visit and what to do near Mount Fuji, this article will share recommendations of things to do Mount Fuji. So, check this out!

Here's a list of fun things to do Mount Fuji and the surrounding area:

Hakone is a tourist spot located in western Kanagawa, with 3 main areas. The first area is Ohiradai and Hakone-Yumoto Station, a shopping area and the gateway to Hakone. In this area, you can buy various accessories and other interesting items. Then, Kowakien and Gora are famous for their hot spring parks and nature. Finally, the Owakudani and Togendani area where you can visit Lake Ashi and the Hakone Ropeway.

Address: 256 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa-ken 250-0398.

Prices: Free

If you visit the Mount Fuji area on a sunny day, don't miss out on seeing the beautiful reflection of Mount Fuji in Kawaguchiko Lake. It is the largest lake in the Five Lakes Fuji area registered as a World Heritage Site. Lake Kawaguchiko is also one of the best areas to view Mount Fuji.

Around Kawaguchiko Lake, several tourist attractions are equally interesting to visit. The Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum is a popular destination with music boxes you won't find anywhere else in the world.

Address: Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Prices: Free (there additional fee to entrance the museums)

For those who love adrenaline-challenging activities, you can try climbing for things to do Mount Fuji. Please note that climbing Mount Fuji is not recommended for beginners. The climb to Mount Fuji takes 4 to 8 hours in one way. The view that you can get from the top of Mount Fuji will pay for all the tiredness during the trip. However, climbing Mount Fuji is only possible from July to September.

Address: Yamanashi and Shizuoka ken (prefectures) of central Honshu, Japan.

Prices: Starts from S$ 9.05

Chureito Pagoda is part of Arakurayama Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. When visiting Mount Fuji, don't forget to take a photo here. The best time to visit Chureito Pagoda is during cherry blossom season as the view of Mount Fuji and the pagoda becomes more dramatic.

Address: 2-chome-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0011, Japan.

Prices: Free

Kawaguchi Craft Park provides an interesting handicraft experience for travellers. Various craft activities can be found here, including making snow globes and mini-Mt Fuji, making jewellery, and many others. Each craft course can be booked online from 15 to 90 minutes. This is a place that can be visited by all ages, from young children to adults.

Address: 3118, 南都留, 3117 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0304, Japan.

Prices: Free (entry only)

The beauty of the scenery around Mount Fuji is unquestionable. For those of you who are nature photography enthusiasts, you can visit a nearby tea plantation and one of the best places to enjoy Mount Fuji's view, Imamiya Tea Plantation. The recommended time to visit this tea plantation near Mount Fuji is in April to early May, before the Japanese summer sets in. Take your camera to capture the beautiful panoramas here.

Address: Imamiya, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Imamiya).

Prices: -

Yamanakako Hanano Miyako Koen is located next to Lake Yamaka, the largest of the Five Lakes of Fuji. Yamanakako Hanano Miyako Koen is a spacious flower garden with various species of seasonal flowers, from spring to autumn. The scenery in this flower garden is very beautiful, with the stunning background of Mount Fuji and some of the flowers in this garden, such as sun, cosmos, tulips, and others.

Address: 1650 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0501, Japan.

Prices: Starts from S$ 2.72 to S$ 4.53 (rate by time)

Lake Yamanaka is popular for its boat rides, such as the Swan Boat, a luxury boat that offers guests to enjoy the view of Fuji in comfort. As the name suggests, the Swan Boat is designed to look like a swan. Besides being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery from the Swan Boat, you also have the opportunity to feed the swans on the lake. The trip on the Swan Boat lasts about 25 minutes.

Address: Japan, 〒401-0501 Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Yamanakako, Hirano, 506-1 山中.

Prices: Adult, S$ 9.95 and children, S$ 4.98

Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park that you can visit while in the area around Mount Fuji. There are many rides available at this theme park, one of which is the Haunted House, rated as one of the scariest haunted houses in the world. For those of you who want to get a chilling sensation, you can join this 50-minute adventure. Visitors will be invited to go through a 900-metre-long maze with terrifying sounds and echoes.

Address: 5 Chome-6-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture 403-0017, Japan.

Prices: Starts from S$ 47.18

Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine or called Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja is located on the north side of Mt Fuji, between Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi. This shrine is one of the popular destinations around Mt Fuji that offers great views.

Address: 2-chome-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0031, Japan.

Prices: Free

Mount Fuji is one of the iconic attractions in Japan. Not only does it offer beautiful scenery, there are various exciting activities you can do in this place. You can make crafts, hike, visit temples, and many other fun activities. Don't miss to include things to do Mount Fuji in your itinerary during your holiday to Japan.

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