Natural Wonder · Fujiyoshida, Japan
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji (富士山・富士の山, Fujisan, Fuji no Yama) is an active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, with a summit elevation of 3,776.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Fujiyoshida, Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 3777.24 m |
| Coordinates | 35.3608° N, 138.7275° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Mount Fuji is known for
Mount Fuji (富士山・富士の山, Fujisan, Fuji no Yama) is an active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, with a summit elevation of 3,776.
About Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji (富士山・富士の山, Fujisan, Fuji no Yama) is an active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, with a summit elevation of 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft 3 in). It is the highest mountain in Japan, the second-highest volcano on any Asian island (after Mount Kerinci on the Indonesian island of Sumatra), and the seventh-highest peak of an island on Earth. Mount Fuji last erupted from 1707 to 1708.
History
Mount Fuji is widely regarded to have an attractive volcanic cone. It has been a frequent subject of Japanese art, especially after 1600, when Edo (now Tokyo) became the capital and people saw the mountain while traveling on the Tōkaidō road. According to historian H.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Mount Fuji website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
July to early September — the official climbing season; trails are closed outside these months.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Fujiyoshida |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Oshima Airport (OIM) |
| Distance from the airport | 54.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) · Makinohara / Shimada, Japan · 49.5 miles away
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) · Tokyo, Japan · 61.0 miles away
- Narita International Airport (NRT) · Narita, Japan · 97.5 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Mount Fuji, with a link to each place's own site.
- Highland Resort Hotel & Spa · Fujiyoshida
Resort hotel with Mount Fuji views
- Fuji View Hotel · Kawaguchi-ko
Hotel on Lake Kawaguchi facing the mountain
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Mount Fuji, with a link to each place's own site.
- Houtou Fudou · Kawaguchi-ko
Noodle restaurant by Lake Kawaguchi
- Fuji Tempura Idaten · Fujiyoshida
Tempura restaurant near the mountain
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji (富士山・富士の山, Fujisan, Fuji no Yama) is an active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, with a summit elevation of 3,776.
Where is Mount Fuji located?
Mount Fuji is in Fujiyoshida, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.3608° N, 138.7275° E.
How do I get to Mount Fuji?
The nearest town is Fujiyoshida, and the nearest airport is Oshima Airport (OIM), about 54.0 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Mount Fuji?
July to early September — the official climbing season; trails are closed outside these months.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Fuji — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39231 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.fujisan.ne.jp/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6903.html — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.