Mount Fuji is regarded as one of the symbols of Japan and is considered a sacred mountain. Just like Lion Rock represents the spirit of Hong Kong people.
I first visited in July 2015, but unfortunately the weather was bad and I couldn’t see the beauty of Mount Fuji. This time (May 2016), I came again when the shibazakura were in full bloom. Finally, I met with great weather.
The first stop was Lake Motosu at the base of Mount Fuji. By the time I arrived in the early morning, it was already there. When I arrived, it was around the time when the blue hour was transitioning to sunrise, and I was lucky enough to catch some nice lighting.
The timing of my visit coincided with several consecutive public holidays in Japan, and the shibazakura were also in full bloom. There were already long queues of people and cars early in the morning. A friend who joined a one-day bus tour wasted a lot of time due to traffic jams on the way there and back. I suggest taking the JR train to Kawaguchiko Station and transferring from there, which is more convenient.
Then I went to a rest area on the plain — Asagiri Plateau.
There are five lakes surrounding Mount Fuji. In addition to Lake Motosu, which I visited earlier, there is also Lake Tanuki here.
Lake Yamanaka
The Shiraito Falls at the foot of Mount Fuji. I visited two waterfalls that day.
The tea fields at Okuobama and Imamiya, located on the southern side of Mount Fuji. A scene often seen in photos introducing Mount Fuji.
Oshino Hakkai, located northeast of Mount Fuji. It is famous for its eight springs formed by melted snow water from Mount Fuji.
Mount Fuji has different kinds of beauty in all four seasons. I hope to share more with you another time.
Travel dates: May 4–5, 2016.