2025 Stunning Autumn Leaves: Best Spots and Festivals Around Mt Fuji and Kawaguchiko
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In the Fuji Five Lakes region at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, there are many scenic spots where you can see Mt. Fuji and the autumn leaves at the same time. In this article, we will introduce autumn foliage festivals and spots that you definitely shouldn't miss if you're in the area around Mt. Fuji.
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We will provide fascinating information about the northern foothills of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, including Japan's world-renowned symbol, Mount Fuji, and Mount Fuji Component Parts of World Heritage . The Fuji Five Lakes region, located at the Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture , is located on the north side of Mount Fuji and is a region rich in nature, including lakes such as Lake Motosuko , Lake Saiko Lake Shojiko , Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Kawaguchi, and Lake Yamanakako . A total of 25 sites are registered as Component Parts of World Heritage of the World Heritage Site Mount Fuji , including historic shrines such as Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine, and Fuji Omuro Sengen Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine , as well as Component Parts of World Heritage on the Shizuoka side such as the natural monument Oshino Hakkai. The foot of Mount Fuji, which is visited by many tourists, is home to many tourist spots such as Arakurayama Sengen Park, where you can enjoy the combination of Mt. Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the five-story pagoda "Chureito" in spring, Oishi Park, which is the main venue for the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival in summer, the Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor, where you can view Mount Fuji Mount Fuji and autumn leaves in autumn, and Fujiten Snow Resort, where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding with the spectacular Mt. Fuji right in front of you in winter. In recent years, an increasing number of people are enjoying activities such as trekking, cycling, and camping in the natural surroundings of Mount Fuji . Our company is based in Lake Kawaguchiko , in the northern foothills of Fuji , and operates Fuji Subaru Land, a theme park that makes use of the natural beauty of Mount Fuji Mount Fuji ; Fujizakura Heights Beer, the world's best craft beer made using Fujizakura Life Water, a natural spring from Mount Fuji; Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen is pumped up from 1,000 meters underground at the foot of Mount Mount Fuji; and Fujiten Snow Resort, where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other snow activities in front of the dynamic Mount Fuji. We will clearly communicate the charm of Mount Fuji , which changes with the seasons, from here at Lake Kawaguchiko, at the Mount Fuji .
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Table of Contents
- Kawaguchiko's Temperature During Autumn Leaves Season
- 3 Must See Autumn Leaves Festivals In Kawaguchiko
- 6 Best Places to Enjoy Autumn Foliage
- Best Cycling Route to Enjoy The Beautiful View
- Enjoy Onsen with a Mt Fuji View! A Good Place to Stay Overnight
Kawaguchiko's Temperature During Autumn Leaves Season
In the foothills of Mt. Fuji and around Lake Kawaguchiko, you can enjoy autumn leaves from early October at the fifth station of Mt. Fuji, the kochia at Oishi Park, and the Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Tunnel from early October to late November. As the foothills of Mt. Fuji is at an altitude of over 800m, the temperature difference between day and night becomes large in autumn, and this temperature difference makes the autumn leaves even more vivid.
The average temperature in October is 12.5°C (average high temperature 18°C, average low temperature 7°C), and in November it is 7°C (average high temperature 13°C, average low temperature 1°C). It gets especially cold at night, so be sure to bring a jacket when enjoying the autumn leaves.
3 Must See Autumn Leaves Festivals In Kawaguchiko
1. Magical Light-ups! Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival
At the "Momiji Corridor" near the walking trail on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, an autumn foliage festival is held every year at this time. The 60 giant maple trees along the Nashi River are a spectacular sight. After sunset, the leaves are lit up, creating a fantastical sight. The area around the festival site is bustling with food, drink, souvenir and other stalls, as well as craft stalls.
Period: November 1st (Sat) to November 30th (Sun) 2025
Location: Near the Nashi River on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko
2. A 1000m Long Lane of Autumn Leaves: Sunset Beach Autumn Leaves Festival
The Sunset Beach Autumn Leaves Festival is held at a scenic spot on Lake Yamanakako that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful beaches. You can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade while enjoying the autumn leaves. The area is also lit up in the evening. The 1000m long autumn leaves corridor is a spectacular sight.
Period: Friday, October 31, 2025 to Sunday, November 16, 2025
Venue: Lake Yamanakako and Asahigaoka Lakeside Park
3. Yoshida Autumn Leaves Festival
The Yoshida Autumn Leaves Festival will be held for the first time in four years. The Iroha Momiji Corridor, which runs from the Fuji Museum Park area to Kaneyama Falls, which reopened in April 2023, is a spectacular sight. During the festival, Kaneyama Falls and the autumn leaves will be lit up. In addition, food, drink, accessories and other items will be available for purchase, and tea ceremonies will also be held.
Period: October 26, 2024 to November 10, 2024 *To be determined in 2025
Venue: Fujisan Museum Park
6 Best Places to Enjoy Autumn Foliage
1. Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Tunnel
It got its name from the fact that the maple trees lining the shores of Lake Kawaguchi look like a tunnel. This is a popular spot where you can take photos of Mt. Fuji through the maple trees. This spot can also be reached by car.
Best time to see: Early to late November
Access: Lake Kawaguchi
2. Arakurayama Sengen Park
A park where you can get a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Fujiyoshida city. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sceneries with Mt. Fuji" announced by the Ministry of the Environment. It has also been featured on the cover of the Michelin Green Guide Japon, and is now a world-famous park.
Best time to see: Mid-November
Access: 25 minutes on foot from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line
3. Mount Fuji 5th Station and Okuniwa Natural park
Oniwa （Natural park), Okuniwa （Natural park), and Onuchudo are located just before the fifth station of Mt. Fuji. This popular hidden spot is close to the Fuji Subaru Line and can be reached by car or bus. At an altitude of 2,200m to 2,400m, this area offers a variety of alpine plants and magnificent views of Mt. Fuji. From now until autumn, you can enjoy the crimson foliage and the impressive view of Mt. Fuji covered in a thin layer of snow.
Best time to see: Early to late October
Access: Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station or Okuniwa （Natural park) Parking Lot
In addition, Fujikanko Travel, located in front of Lake Kawaguchiko Station, offers a "Sightseeing Taxi Course" where you can enjoy a stroll around the fifth station of Mt. Fuji and the Okuniwa （Natural park). Please use the convenient "Sightseeing Taxi" of Fujikanko Travel for sightseeing at the fifth station of Mt. Fuji!
4. Oishi Park's Kochia
Lake Kawaguchiko Oishi Park is a park on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko. It is a very popular park where you can see lavender in the summer and kochia and spectacular views of Mt. Fuji in the fall.
Best time to see: Mid to late October
5. Koyo-dai and Sankodai
This is an observation spot where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the beautiful autumn leaves. You can see the colored sea of trees, the snow-capped Mt. Fuji, and Lake Saiko. Momijidai is a mountain that even beginners can easily climb. It takes about 3 hours round trip to Sankodai, so you can enjoy a casual hike.
Best time to see: Early to late November
Access: Along National Route 139, enter the Momijidai entrance
6. Tenkachaya
A viewpoint overlooking the autumn leaves from Misaka Pass, Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko. It is also famous as the place where the literary master Dazai Osamu stayed and wrote the poem "Evening primroses look good on Mt. Fuji." Not only is the view amazing, but the hoto noodles are also delicious, so be sure to try them.
Best time to see: Late October to early November
Access: Take National Route 139 towards Kofu, turn right just before the Shin-Misaka Tunnel
Best Cycling Route to Enjoy The Beautiful View
In autumn, the Fuji Five Lakes region is crowded with many tourists who want to see the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the autumn leaves, and it takes time to reach the autumn leaves festival venue. That's why we recommend Bicycle rental ! Make the most of your time and cycle around the autumn leaves spots.
Cycling Model Course Recommendation
10:00 Rent an electric-assisted bicycle at Fuji Kanko Fujikanko Travel in front of Lake Kawaguchiko Station!
(If you rent a bicycle, they will store your luggage for free, so you don't have to carry around heavy luggage!)
10:15 Arrive at Lake Kawaguchiko Bridge
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10:30~12:30 Stroll around the Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival Festival. Enjoy the food stalls that will be set up!
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12:45~13:30 Stroll around Oishi Park (The kochia changes color earlier than the maples. Please note that the best time to see the kochia is mid to late October, while the maples and other leaves change color from early to late November!) For dessert, we recommend the soft serve ice cream!
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13:40 Arrive at Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Tunnel
～～Movement Running along the lakeside feeling the autumn breeze～～
13:55~14:30 Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine
Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine is known as the oldest shrine on Mount Fuji. The main shrine is located at the second station of Mount Fuji.
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14:40~15:15 Walk around Yagizaki Park
A park where you can see cherry blossoms in spring and lavender in summer, as well as autumn leaves in autumn.
15:30 Go to Fujikanko Travel
Fujikanko Travel
401-0301 3644-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Lake Kawaguchiko gun, Ya...
A travel agency based in Lake Kawaguchiko that offers day-trip activity tours where you can fully enjoy the great nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Particularly recommended are the popular cycling tour, which explores the history of Fuji-ko, and more. We have many tours available for beginners, as well as tours for intermediate and advanced users, so please feel free to contact us. The store offers a Bicycle rental service. We can rent it for 600 yen per hour and 3,000 yen for one day (9:00-18:00), so please let us know if you are interested. Fujiten ski taxis and ski buses are also available during the winter. Please see the Fujikanko Travel website for details.
Please take advantage of our convenient Bicycle rental for sightseeing around Lake Kawaguchiko .
Enjoy Onsen with a Mt Fuji View! A Good Place to Stay Overnight
This large accommodation facility is located in Narusawa Village at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and is conveniently located for accessing the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, Lake Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Saiko Saiko, Lake Motosuko, Lake Shojiko, etc. If you would like to enjoy the autumn leaves for a two-day stay, please use Fuji Midori no Kyuka Mura.
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Model Course Recommendation in Autumn
Day 1
10:00~14:30 Sightseeing at the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji and strolling around the Okuniwa （Natural park)
15:30 Check-in at Fuji Green Vacation Village
16:30~17:30Enjoy the hot springs at Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen
Day 2
9:00~14:00 Bicycle rental to explore the autumn foliage spots around Lake Kawaguchiko
Please refer to "Recommended Cycling Courses" above.
Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen
This is a day-trip hot spring facility that offers a total of 16 types of baths, including two types of open-air baths with outstanding views of Mt. Fuji, as well as carbonated springs and cave baths. After viewing the autumn leaves, relax and soothe your fatigue with a soak in the hot springs.
We will provide fascinating information about the northern foothills of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, including Japan's world-renowned symbol, Mount Fuji, and Mount Fuji Component Parts of World Heritage . The Fuji Five Lakes region, located at the Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture , is located on the north side of Mount Fuji and is a region rich in nature, including lakes such as Lake Motosuko , Lake Saiko Lake Shojiko , Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Kawaguchi, and Lake Yamanakako . A total of 25 sites are registered as Component Parts of World Heritage of the World Heritage Site Mount Fuji , including historic shrines such as Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine, Kawaguchi Asama-jinja Shrine, and Fuji Omuro Sengen Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shrine , as well as Component Parts of World Heritage on the Shizuoka side such as the natural monument Oshino Hakkai. The foot of Mount Fuji, which is visited by many tourists, is home to many tourist spots such as Arakurayama Sengen Park, where you can enjoy the combination of Mt. Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and the five-story pagoda "Chureito" in spring, Oishi Park, which is the main venue for the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival in summer, the Lake Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor, where you can view Mount Fuji Mount Fuji and autumn leaves in autumn, and Fujiten Snow Resort, where you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding with the spectacular Mt. Fuji right in front of you in winter. In recent years, an increasing number of people are enjoying activities such as trekking, cycling, and camping in the natural surroundings of Mount Fuji . Our company is based in Lake Kawaguchiko , in the northern foothills of Fuji , and operates Fuji Subaru Land, a theme park that makes use of the natural beauty of Mount Fuji Mount Fuji ; Fujizakura Heights Beer, the world's best craft beer made using Fujizakura Life Water, a natural spring from Mount Fuji; Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen is pumped up from 1,000 meters underground at the foot of Mount Mount Fuji; and Fujiten Snow Resort, where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other snow activities in front of the dynamic Mount Fuji. We will clearly communicate the charm of Mount Fuji , which changes with the seasons, from here at Lake Kawaguchiko, at the Mount Fuji .
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