Mount Fuji is notoriously shy, frequently veiled in mist. Discover the seasonal hour-by-hour timing tricks and reverse-loop routes that guarantee awe-inspiring panoramic photography.
Rick's Walking Tour
Mount Fuji & Hakone
10 min read
Mount Fuji 5th Station & Hakone Loop: How to Beat the Morning Fog
Rick Steves
Japan Travel Curator & Culture Specialist
Walking Audio Tour
Hakone Scenic Circuit & Fuji Vistas Audio Guide
Duration: 18 mins
Tour Chapters & Stops:
00:00 - Hakone-Yumoto Alpine Train
06:30 - Owakudani Volcanic Valley
12:15 - Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise
Rick's Insider Pro-Tips
Check the live Owakudani webcams at 7:00 AM before buying your ropeway pass.
Taste the famous Kuro-tamago (black eggs) boiled in mineral sulfur water; folklore says each egg adds 7 years to your life!
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