10 recommended sightseeing spots around Mt. Fuji in autumn: Oshino Hakkai, Oishi Park, and more

• Table of Contents
• Autumn at the Fuji Five Lakes
• 1. Oshino Hakkai (Oshino Village)
• 2. Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine (Arakurayama Sengen Park) (Fujiyoshida City)
• 3. Oishi Park (Lake Kawaguchiko)
• 4. Asahigaoka lakeside Parkland (Lake Yamanakako )
• 5. Nemba-hama (Lake Saiko )
• 6. Tatego-hama  (Lake Shojiko)
• 7. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Fujiyoshida City)
• 8. Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba(Lake Saiko)
• 9. Lake Motosuko Parking Lot (Lake Motosuko)
• 10. Momijidai Observation Rest House (Narusawa Village)
• An 8-hour tour around the Fuji Five Lakes and surrounding tourist attractions
• What is Fujikanko Travel ?

Autumn at the Fuji Five Lakes

At Lake Kawaguchiko, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, the kochia flowers at Oishi Park reach their peak in October, and the Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival is held in November, attracting many tourists every year.

At this time of year, the temperature difference between morning and evening becomes large, with the average maximum temperature in October being 18°C ​​and the average minimum temperature being 7°C. In November, the average maximum temperature drops 5°C from October to 13°C, and the average minimum temperature drops to 1°C. Please bring a thin jacket in October and a thick jacket in November.

1. Oshino Hakkai (Oshino Village)

At Oshino Hakkai, you can see the red and yellow trees, thatched roof houses, and the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji in autumn. You can also see Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms in spring, and Mt. Fuji and autumn leaves in autumn from Omiyabashi Bridge, which is a one-minute walk from Oshino Hakkai.

Oshino Hakkai is the collective name for eight spring-fed ponds that have their source in the underground waters of Mt. Fuji, and was designated a national natural monument in 1934, and registered as part of the Component Parts of World Heritage of the World Heritage site of Mt. Fuji in 2013. Oshino Hakkai was once a spring-fed pond where Fuji-ko followers performed purification rituals before climbing Mt. Fuji during the Edo period, and was designated a national natural monument for its water quality, environmental conservation, and scenery.

2. Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine (Arakurayama Sengen Park) (Fujiyoshida City)

This is one of Japan's most famous spots for viewing Mt. Fuji, where you can get a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and the five-story pagoda. In autumn, the approximately 650 cherry trees turn a vibrant red, allowing you to enjoy beautiful scenery every season.

The Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, located within the park, is an ancient shrine founded in 705 and is widely worshipped as the god of protection from disasters, family harmony, safe childbirth, and child-rearing.

3. Oishi Park (Lake Kawaguchiko)

This park on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko is extremely popular, as you can see kochia and Mt. Fuji in the fall. It stretches for 350 meters, and you can enjoy over 90 kinds of flowers throughout the seasons. Inside the Lake Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center, there are shops and cafes selling a wide variety of Mt. Fuji goods and traditional Yamanashi crafts. The adjacent Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace is filled with stylish cafes and general stores, so we recommend taking a stroll there as well.

4. Asahigaoka lakeside Parkland (Lake Yamanakako )

In autumn, Asahigaoka lakeside Parkland is the venue for the Lake Yamanakako Leaves Festival. You can view the autumn leaves and the spectacular Mt. Fuji. You can also get a close-up view of Mt. Fuji from Nagaike Waterfront Park, located on the north shore of Lake Yamanakako, across from the lake. The majestic Mt. Fuji seen from across the lake is a spectacular sight. From mid-November to early February, you can also see both Diamond Fuji and Diamond Fuji reflected on the lake surface (upside-down Fuji), known as Double Diamond Fuji.

The 2024 Autumn Leaves Festival, "Yuyake no Nagisa Autumn Leaves Festival," will be held from October 25th to November 10th, 2024.

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5. Nemba-hama (Lake Saiko )

Lake Saiko Beach is located on the west shore of Lake Saiko . The view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Saiko is a little different from that of Lake Yamanakako or Lake Kawaguchiko, with the Aokigahara Jukai forest, formed during the eruption of Mt. Fuji in 864, right in front of you.

6. Tatego-hama  (Lake Shojiko)

From Tatego-hama on the north shore of Lake Shojiko, Mt. Fuji appears to be embracing Mt. Omuroyama (1,468m), which is why it is called "Child-Holding Fuji." Enjoy the different faces of Mt. Fuji as seen from each lake.

7. Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine(Fujiyoshida City)

This shrine is also one of the Component Parts of World Heritage of Mount Fuji's World Heritage Site. Within the grounds of this ancient shrine, which has a history of over 1900 years, you can see the Fujitaro Cedar tree, which is over 1000 years old and registered as a natural monument, as well as the main hall, Zuishinmon Gate, and Kagura Hall, which are designated as important cultural properties of Japan.

8. Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba(Lake Saiko)

In 2006, 40 years later, "Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba" was established, centered around 20 thatched houses, in order to restore the original scenery of the beautiful thatched village that was lost in a typhoon disaster in 1966. In the thatched-roof houses, you can experience traditional Japanese crafts such as pottery, painting, and incense making.

9. Lake Motosuko Parking Lot (Lake Motosuko)

Lake Motosuko is famous for the "upside-down Fuji" that is featured on the back of the old 1,000 yen bill. It is the deepest and most transparent lake in the Fuji Five Lakes, and is located at the westernmost end of the lake.

10. Momijidai Observation Rest House (Narusawa Village)

There is a fee to go to the observation deck on the second floor of the rest house at an altitude of 1,100m, but from the observation deck you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent Mt. Fuji, the Aokigahara Jukai forest spreading out below, Lake Motosuko, Lake Saiko, and the Southern Alps. In autumn, it is a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves, and in early November, you can see a picturesque view.

To coincide with the autumn foliage season, the Lake Kawaguchiko Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival, and the Lake Yamanakako, so be sure to check them out as well.

An 8-hour tour around the Fuji Five Lakes and surrounding tourist attractions

Fujikanko Travel's sightseeing taxi plans were created based on feedback from foreign customers who said, "I want a clearer explanation of the cost and time required when sightseeing by taxi," and we offer a variety of tours, from the standard "course to enjoy seasonal flowers," "course to visit famous shrines," and "Oshino Hakkai course," to the seasonal "cherry blossom sightseeing course." In addition, if you let us know in advance where you want to go, we will create a plan just for you.

You can also add an English guide as an option, allowing you to learn more about Japanese culture.

The "8-hour tour of Fuji Five Lakes and tourist attractions" is a course that takes you around 10 super famous tourist spots that you definitely want to see if you visit Fuji Five Lakes over the course of 8 hours. It's nice to go around by public transportation such as buses, but you may lose time not knowing where you're going, or you may not be able to get a sense of the distance between the tourist spots, and it may take longer than you expected. This is the best part of sightseeing, but if you're short on time, we recommend using this sightseeing taxi plan that covers all the famous spots of Fuji Five Lakes.

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What is Fujikanko Travel ?

Fujikanko Travel , located just a minute's walk from Lake Kawaguchiko Station, offers Bicycle rental and luggage storage services that are convenient for sightseeing around Lake Kawaguchiko . In addition, we also offer private tours with English guides that include Zen meditation and local cuisine, but this must be booked in advance.

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