Yamanashi · City guide

What's on in Mount Fuji.

The mountain from its best angles: the Five Lakes on the north side, Kawaguchiko and Yamanakako, with Gotemba on the eastern approach. Festivals here are timed to the mountain itself: blossom, fireworks on the lakes, and autumn colour.

Things to do in Mount Fuji

On in Mount Fuji

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Tokinosumika Hikari no Sumika

Gotemba, Shizuoka · Illuminations · Fri 09 Oct 2026 to Sun 07 Mar 2027

Gotemba's Tokinosumika resort lights about 5,500,000 LEDs for the 25th Hikari no Sumika, themed 'DREAM LIGHTS SYMPHONY'.

Confirmed dates

Nov72026

Fuji-Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi · Seasons and nature · Sat 07 to Sun 29 Nov 2026

Maples line the Maple Corridor on Lake Kawaguchi's north shore, lit until 21:00 with Mt Fuji across the water.

Confirmed dates

Jan232027

Lake Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi · Fireworks · Sat 23 Jan to Tue 23 Feb 2027

Winter fireworks over Lake Kawaguchi with Mt Fuji behind, launched from Oike Park and two other lakeside sites on weekend nights.

Expected window

Apr102027

Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi · Seasons and nature · Sat 10 Apr to Sun 23 May 2027

About 500,000 moss phlox bloom in patterned fields at Fuji Motosuko Resort, with Mt Fuji behind.

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Aug272027

Sweet Love Shower

Yamanakako, Yamanashi · Arts and stage · Fri 27 to Sun 29 Aug 2027

Three-day outdoor festival by Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi, organised by Space Shower TV.

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Across the Fuji area

The calendar for the wider area, from the Yamanashi prefecture listings.

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Shinmei Fireworks

Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi · Fireworks · Sat 07 Aug 2027

About 20,000 fireworks over the Fuefuki River in Ichikawamisato, the largest fireworks display in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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