Fall Views From Fuji's 5th Station

Halfway up Mount Fuji the view is incredible!

Cathy Cawood Oct 12, 2015 - 1 min read

View over Aokigahara Forest and  Fujiyoshida

Mount Fuji's peak, seen from the shrine at the 5th Station

There were horses giving tourists rides along the trail

The upper slopes of Mount Fuji are a dark wasteland of volcanic gravel

It feels amazing to be halfway up Japan's highest mountain (even if I came by car)

From certain points you can see the peak of Mount Fuji

Evergreens mixed with deciduous tree make a beautiful texture

The treeline ends at the 5th station, giving way to loose volcanic gravel

Gateway to Mount Fuji - Fifth Station on Subaru Line

Notice

The Mount Fuji trails officially open from July 1st (Yoshida Trail) and July 10th (others) and remain open until September 10th. Check the <a href="http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/">official site</a> for the latest climbing status and any weather advisories. Read our <a href="https://en.japantravel.com/places/shizuoka/mount-fuji/77">Mount Fuji guide</a> to learn about the changes to hiking Mount Fuji since the summer of 2024.

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Early October is too soon for Fall color in Tokyo, but at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station on Mount Fuji, the season is well underway. The cold air is bracing, and views of Mount Fuji's slopes are enhanced by red and yellow trees mixed with evergreens.

Aokigahara Forest wraps around Mount Fuji like a blue-green skirt. In the distance you can see Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchiko, and the town of Fujiyoshida sprawls around the base of the smaller mountains across the plain.

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Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...