Fujinomiya on Foot: A Self-Guided Route There are no tour companies leading scheduled walks around Fujinomiya, so this page is your guide. The core route below starts with lunch and works backwards towards the mountain view, which suits a late-morning arrival. Two shorter walks out of town follow, and the questions at the end cover the practical points. Prices are in Japanese yen. The core route (about 1.5 to 2.5 hours) Start: Omiya Yokocho.

Fujinomiya Sightseeing by Time Available Fujinomiya’s main sights fall neatly into three rings: the shrine quarter by the station, the waterfalls on the lower slopes, and the plateau and lake higher up. Pick the ring that matches your time. Prices are in Japanese yen. If you have 2 hours: the shrine quarter Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha. A 10 to 15 minute walk from JR Fujinomiya Station brings you to the senior shrine of the Sengen faith, which counts about 1,300 member shrines nationwide and honours Konohanasakuya-hime, the goddess of Mount Fuji.

Fujinomiya for Two, From Dawn to Dusk The light on Mount Fuji does most of the work for couples in Fujinomiya, so it pays to plan around the time of day. Here is a full day for two, from first light at the lake to an evening bath, with the practical details for each stop. Prices are in Japanese yen. Dawn: the lake Lake Tanuki, on the Asagiri Plateau about 650 m up, faces Mount Fuji across open water, and early morning is when the surface tends to be stillest.

Planning a Fujinomiya Stay of Two Nights or More A longer stay in Fujinomiya starts with two decisions: where to sleep, and whether the trip includes a Mount Fuji climb. This guide walks through both, then gives a sample two-night plan. Money figures are in Japanese yen. Decision 1: choose your base The town, near JR Fujinomiya Station. Best if you arrive by train and want the shrine, the World Heritage Centre and the yakisoba stalls on your doorstep.

Fujinomiya Family Guide: Costs, Ages and Tips Planning a family day around Fujinomiya is mostly a question of matching each outing to your children’s ages and your budget. This planner sets out the essentials first, then answers the questions parents tend to ask. Costs are in Japanese yen. Quick planner Outing Suits Typical time Cost Makaino Farm Toddlers to teens Half a day Child (3+) 900, adult 1,200 (Mar to Nov) Mt.

Fujinomiya Day Trips Through the Seasons What makes a good day out from Fujinomiya changes a lot with the calendar. The 5th Station of Mount Fuji is only reachable for about two months, the lake has two special weeks of sunrise, and the river and farms keep their own schedules. Use this seasonal guide to pick the right trip. All amounts are in Japanese yen. Any time of year Shiraito and Otodome Falls.