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For those interested in sightseeing Mt. Fuji🗻

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Introduction

I'm Masa, born and raised in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Here are my recommendations for Mt. Fuji sightseeing, aimed at inbound visitors.

Notice

I actually changed jobs this month, of course, also an SRE engineer at my new job. For those of you who know it for the first time here, I'd like to mention that.

Return to the topic; Then my nickname at my new company is Mt.Fuji, hahaha, because I introduced myself as living in Shizuoka. And I was actually asked about tourist information on Mt. Fuji, I explained it to them, so I'll include it in my blog as well.

Best towns for Mt.Fuji sightseeing

I recommend going to Gotemba City. If you have access to a car, I would also recommend Shizuoka City.

These two cities are easily accessible from Tokyo, have good sightseeing places, and have nice hotels, and also Mt. Fuji is basically always visible.

The attractions of each city are described below.

1. Gotemba city

gotemba location

Why is it the best?

  • Basically an area with a constant view of Mt. Fuji during sightseeing.
  • Tremendously simple, convenient, fun, and easy way to travel.
    • With two well-known leisure facilities and easy access from Tokyo(don’t need a car), you can enjoy sightseeing and lodging all in one place.
      • The section introduces the well-known leisure facility called Gotemba Premium Outlets and Gotemba Kogen Resort Tokinosumika.

Gotemba Premium Outlets

Tokinosumika

Tokinosumika is a resort facility. You can enjoy lodging, hot springs, restaurants, sports, and leisure activities.

Tokinosumika

The English version of the site is really not good😇😇😇, but it is as good as Gotemba Premium Outlet. Please take a look at the Japanese version of the site with Google Translate!

Tips:

As talked earlier, Gotemba Premium Outlet is very crowded, so if you want to relax around Mt. Fuji, I recommend taking a leisurely stroll at Tokinosumika, having a BBQ, taking a walk, and so on...!

Also, there is also a paid shuttle bus from Gotemba Premium Outlet to Tokinosumika(※Please be careful that Hakone-Yumoto Station is a little far away, not in Shizuoka Prefecture, and will not appear in this article🚨🚨🚨)

time-table

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箱根湯本駅: Hakone-Yumoto Station
御殿場アウトレット: Gotemba Premium Outlet
時之栖: Tokinosumika

2. Shizuoka City

Shizuoka location

Why is it the best?

Tips:

  • ❗️ Whichever tourist facility you choose to visit, it is convenient to have a car.
    • It is possible to get there by train or taxi but takes time and effort.
  • ⚠️ Unlike Gotemba City, Shizuoka City does not have complex leisures that involved Hotels!
    • Below I introduce good hotels within Shizuoka city.

Good Hotels

Here are some of the most popular hotels in Shizuoka Town.

  • HOTEL NIHONDAIRA
    HOTEL NIHONDAIRA
    • The most prestigious hotel in the area, where you can relax!
    • Accessibility is also somewhat good!

  • HOTEL HAGOROMO

    • Within 3 minutes walk from the hotel, Miho no Matsubara can be accessed, offering a view of Mt.Fuji.
      • Miho no Matsubara is a famous place that was recognized by Guinness World Records a few years ago. (maybe you might know the below pic)
        Miho no Matsubara
    • Accessibility is not good;(
      • There is an out-of-town area, but it is well-served by transportation.
        • However, there are no tourist spots within walking distance😱, so I think If you want to spend a relaxing time at the hotel or just keep seeing Mt.fuji, it might be a good idea.

  • HOTEL GRAND HILLS SHIZUOKA

    • Apparently, some room has a view of Mt.Fuji.
    • Accessibility is superior!!
      • It takes 3 minutes from Shizuoka Station!!
        • The area around Shizuoka Station is what is called downtown, so you can enjoy shopping during the day and drink at night.
      • IMO: Mt.Fuji is usually visible when you are sightseeing around Shizuoka city, so I also recommend that you choose this hotel and go sightseeing even if you cannot see Mt.Fuji in the hotel room.
        • Of course, other hotels around Shizuoka Station are also good!

In conclusion

  • Want to have active fun around Mt. Fuji
    • ⇒ Go to Gotemba (Gotemba Premium Outlet)
  • Want to relax around Mt. Fuji
    • ⇒ Go to Gotemba (Tokinosumika)
  • Want to plan freely and do sightseeing around Mt. Fuji
    • ⇒ Go to Shizuoka

Misc

  • Fuji is possible to drive up to the halfway point (~2300 meters), but I heard it is dangerous in March because of the snowfall. Even I, a local, hesitate to go there, and unless you are familiar with the area, it is not recommended.
  • In addition to Shizuoka Prefecture, there is also the option of Yamanashi Prefecture (Mt. Fuji is located between Shizuoka and Yamanashi).
    • But there is no Shinkansen line, so access is basically bad.
      • But I've also been to Yamanashi a few times, so if you want to know Yamanashi, I will introduce you there! please ask me!

Happy journey!