By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
Mount Fuji's first snow cover of 2018 arrived 27 days earlier than last year. (Photo / Shizuoka & Fujizawa City)
Mount Fuji is an active volcano straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, standing at 3,776 meters, making it Japan’s highest peak. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from its scenic landscapes, resorts, and amusement facilities, it is a popular hiking destination. This year’s first snowfall arrived four days earlier than the average past initial snow date, making it a hot topic locally.
The beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji on a clear winter day. (Photo / Mt. Fuji & Yamanashi Tourism Promotion Organization)
The various beautiful sights created by Mount Fuji, nature’s changes, and the four seasons have earned it many special names among Japanese people. For example, “Diamond Fuji” refers to the moment when the sun sets on the peak of Mount Fuji, shining like a diamond atop the mountain. This phenomenon can be seen from mid-October to late February.
A view of Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka. (Image provided / Mt. Fuji & Yamanashi Tourism Promotion Organization)
And “Upside-down Fuji” is the reflection of Mount Fuji seen in lakes. Many people especially visit Lake Kawaguchi to admire and capture this iconic view.
The pink world of Mt. Fuji shibazakura allows you to enjoy the mountain from the second station. (Image provided / H.I.S.)
The dreamy scene combining the beauty of the shibazakura flower fields at the foot of Mount Fuji is also a highly desired image for many tourists and photography enthusiasts.
Recently, Typhoon Trami has approached Japan, following the previous impact of Typhoon Jebi. While enjoying the early snow views of Mount Fuji, travelers planning to visit Japan in the coming days should also pay attention to weather changes.