Mt. Fuji (May 5-6, 2026; Yamanashi view+ Shizuoka view)
Golden Week views of Mt. Fuji!
No enhancements on these photos, just straight from my S22 Ultra.
Photo:
Fujiyoshida
Kawaguchiko cabin rental
Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato
4 & 5. Otodome-no-taki
May 6th Kawaguchiko 7:30am
May 6th Fujiyoshida 1:25pm
A little story:
This was a family trip that I planned for my parents. We'd been in Japan since April 24th (started in Kyoto) and Fuji was an intermission from Tokyo (arrived Tokyo May 3rd) for us. My parents spent the whole day shopping on May 4th, visibly tired, and came to me that evening...
"Can we cancel the plans for tomorrow?"
"No. Everything is paid for and any chance of a refund passed over a week ago..."
We took the 9am Fuji Excursion with reserved seats the next morning and we got so lucky with such clear views. My poor parents were run ragged during our trip and wanted to cancel seeing Mt. Fuji, but I'm so glad their effort ended up not being in vain.
We had a car rental and was able to see Mt. Fuji from the Yamanashi side and Shizuoka side, plus the sunset on Mt. Fuji.