Mount Fuji from the North Foot Observatory 2 camera

Plan your trip with this camera

Mount Fuji from the North Foot Observatory 2 (富士北麓からみた富士山2) is an official still photo of Mount Fuji and the forest at the mountain's northern foot in Yamanashi (山梨県). Lake Kawaguchiko views show the mountain from the lakeshore. This camera shows it from close to the northern forest. A clear photo does not mean the weather is clear on the climbing trails or at the Fifth Station.

How to read this view

This is not live video. It is a still photo on the official page of the Ministry of the Environment's Internet Nature Research Institute, and it is updated about once every hour (every 3,600 seconds). Before you judge the clouds, look at the capture time, which is in Japan Standard Time (JST). To see the latest image, open the official page.

Places to combine with this camera

• Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center about 4.9 km in a straight line

  The Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center (山梨県立富士山世界遺産センター) is about 4.9 km away in a straight line. It explains why Mount Fuji became a World Heritage Site. The North Building covers the mountain's nature, and the South Building covers its cultural links with people. Entry to both buildings is free. The South Building closes on the fourth Tuesday of each month, or on the next day if that Tuesday is a public holiday.

Questions about this camera

If the photo shows a clear sky, is it also clear on the Mount Fuji trails?

Not necessarily. Weather at the observatory can be different from the weather on the climbing trails and at the Fifth Station. Before you hike or drive, check the latest notices from the responsible authorities about trail conditions, volcanic activity and roads.

How do I get to the Fujisan World Heritage Center from Kawaguchiko Station?

Take the Blue Line bus towards Motosuko from stand 1 at Kawaguchiko Station. Get off at the Center stop (stop 65), then walk about 1 minute to the center. On the timetable for your travel day, choose your bus to the center and your bus back to the station. The standard adult one-way fare was 180 yen when checked on 8 October 2026. Check the fare table again for your travel day.