Mt. Fuji (Fuji-san) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mt. Fuji. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train

• Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator)

• Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

• Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bus

• Discover Mt. Fuji area & Lake Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Day Tour

Climbing and hiking on Mt. Fuji requires a ¥4,000 permit, but some of the best views of the mountain itself are from afar. Guided full-day tours to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo start at US$66 and often include nearby attractions such as Arakurayama, Oshino Hakkai, or Lake Kawaguchiko.

Yes, the snow-capped Mt. Fuji is one of Japan's most instantly recognisable landmarks, and daytrippers flock from Tokyo for a view of the natural wonder. Japan's public transport system makes it easy to get around, but to visit several of the region's sights in one day and get insider tips on the best (and least crowded) viewpoints, consider booking a tour.

Per one customer who booked the Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licenced Operator), "This trip was absolutely magical. Mt. Fuji was in full splendor, and we were very lucky to have perfect weather. Our driver/guide, Sam, was beyond helpful and knowledgeable. He made the experience even better. Everything about this tour is perfect. We even had lunch in this typical restaurant in the Eight Ponds area that did not disappoint. Best Ramen I've ever had, and it was huge!"

Yes, you can visit independently without being on a Mt. Fuji tour. Many travelers like to take a sightseeing tour of the Fuji area or do a supported climb of the mountain, especially if they don’t know Japanese, but it is not a requirement.

How long you spend at Mt. Fuji depends on which part you visit and your itinerary. To climb it, you’ll need around seven hours. To visit the Fuji-go-ko area beneath the mountain and hike, visit the temples and shrines, and explore the theme park, plan for one or two days.

The best time to enjoy clear views of Mt. Fuji is in winter, November–February, when the weather is generally clear and dry. In the warmer, wetter months of April-September, the mountain is usually behind clouds. The official climbing season runs from July to September.

A variety of tours operate at and around Mt. Fuji, often from nearby Tokyo. Many day tours combine mountain viewpoints with the lakes of the Fuji-go-ko region, outlet shopping malls, and theme parks, like Fuji-Q Highland.

No, you don’t need a guide to climb or to sightsee at Mt. Fuji. Climbing Mt. Fuji doesn’t require any technical mountaineering skills, so most travelers won’t need or want a guide. Many travelers who don’t speak or read Japanese like to take a tour to help navigate the area.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Mt. Fuji. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Tokyo:

• Tokyo Tower

• Senso-ji Temple

• Shibuya

• Lake Ashi

• Tokyo Imperial Palace

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Tokyo.