Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport 1 hr 19
Mt. Minobu (43 min) Elevated temple with trails & a cable car to the summit & 287 stone steps to a 5-tiered red pagoda. Roadside Station Asagiri Kougen (58 min) This grassy plateau is popular as a Mt. Fuji viewing site & take-off point for hang-gliders. Mount Kenashi (1 hr 4) Highest peak its surrounding mountain range with a base plateau that reaches to Mount Fuji. Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka (42 min) Striking museum dedicated to the iconic Mt. Fuji, with interactive exhibits & an observation deck. Shimobe Spa (20 min) Old-fashioned hot spring village for therapeutic baths in a mountain valley with lodging options. Makaino Farm (56 min) Interactive farm with livestock, activities, play equipment, views of Mount Fuji & a restaurant. Mt. Shichimen (42 min) Summit accessed via a long hiking trail, with views of Mount Fuji, waterfalls & temples on the way. Taiseki-ji (50 min) Temple, buddhism, and mountaineering Umegashima Hot Spring (1 hr 33) Onsen resort with bathhouses over natural springs in a landscape known for plum & cherry blossoms. Jinba Waterfall (1 hr 2) Tranquil spot with a modest waterfall known for its clear, shallow water & views of Mt. Fuji. Yamanashiken Fujikawa Craft Park (15 min) Family-friendly park with playgrounds, seasonal gardens & traditional Japanese crafts workshops. Shiraito Falls (52 min) Unique, wide waterfall in the scenic, lush surrounds of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Kuonji (11 min) Secluded Buddhist temple founded on Mt. Minobu in 1281, with a towering pagoda & grand gates. Fuji Kachoen Garden Park (57 min) Greenhouse with lots of flower varieties, bird shows & animal interactions, plus a cafe & gift shop. Otodome Falls (53 min) Scenic waterfall cascading in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, known for its roaring sound. |