How to tell if you can see Mount Fuji today

Mount Fuji hides more often than it shows. SeeFuji reads the hourly weather forecast along the line from where you stand to the summit, says whether the mountain is visible, partly visible or hidden, and draws the view to match. See the view now.

Viewing spots

  • Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi ParkFuji Five Lakes. 18 km from the summit, looking south. North-shore lakeside view with the mountain reflected in the water.
  • Chureito PagodaFuji Five Lakes. 17 km from the summit, looking south-west. The five-storey pagoda above Fujiyoshida with Fuji behind it.
  • Oshino HakkaiFuji Five Lakes. 15 km from the summit, looking south-west. Spring-fed ponds and thatched roofs at the foot of the mountain.
  • Lake Yamanakako, Panorama-daiFuji Five Lakes. 17 km from the summit, looking west. Hillside lookout over the lake, known for sunset silhouettes.
  • Hakone, Lake AshiHakone. 32 km from the summit, looking north-west. Across the lake from the Moto-Hakone shore, with Fuji above the far hills.
  • Miho no MatsubaraShizuoka. 45 km from the summit, looking north-east. Pine-lined beach looking across Suruga Bay.
  • EnoshimaShonan. 69 km from the summit, looking west. Island lookout over Sagami Bay and the Shonan coast.
  • Shibuya SkyTokyo. 94 km from the summit, looking west. Open-air rooftop above Shibuya Crossing.
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government BuildingTokyo. 95 km from the summit, looking west. Free observation decks in Shinjuku.
  • Tokyo SkytreeTokyo. 105 km from the summit, looking west. Tembo Deck, the highest public viewpoint in the city.

Common questions

Can I see Mount Fuji today?

It depends on cloud, haze and rain between you and the mountain, and it changes hour by hour. SeeFuji gives a verdict for each of ten viewing spots (visible, partly visible or hidden) for the current hour and the hours ahead, using the live weather forecast.

How does SeeFuji work out whether Fuji is visible?

For each spot it reads the hourly forecast at three places: where you stand, half way along the line of sight, and on the mountain. It combines four things: low cloud where you are, cloud on the mountain, haze over the distance, and rain or snow. The lowest of them sets the verdict, and the 3D view is drawn to match.

What time of day is best for seeing Mount Fuji?

Early morning is usually best. The air is clearest soon after sunrise, and cloud tends to build around the mountain through the late morning and afternoon. Check the hour-by-hour outlook for your spot, because any single day can break the pattern.

Which months give the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji?

The colder, drier months from November to February give the most clear days. Summer is the hardest season: humid air brings haze and the mountain is often in cloud. Spring and autumn fall in between.

Can you see Mount Fuji from Tokyo?

Yes, on clear days, from high viewpoints such as Shibuya Sky, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Tokyo Skytree. The mountain is about 100 km away, so haze matters far more than it does at the lakes, and winter mornings are the most reliable.

How far ahead does the forecast go?

About sixteen days, hour by hour. For dates beyond that, SeeFuji shows typical conditions for the season and labels them as typical, not as a forecast.

How accurate is it?

It is a guide, not a guarantee. Weather around Mount Fuji can change within minutes and forecasts are wrong some of the time. Use it to pick the better day or hour, and check a live camera before you travel.

Is SeeFuji free?

Yes. There is no account, no payment and no app to install. It runs in the browser on a phone or a computer.

See it for real

Before you travel, compare the forecast with a live camera: Live cameras at Lake Kawaguchiko (YouTube).