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A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
established
Feb 1, 1936
location
Central Honshu, Japan
coordinates
35.4254 N 138.6790 E
area
1,227 km2474 mi2
visitors
74.3 million (in 2020)
Fuji-Hakone-Izu NP is a national park in Yamanashi, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa Prefectures, and western Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. It consists of Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park covers 1,227 km2474 mi2.
Rather than being a specific spot, the park is a collection of dispersed tourist sites that dot the region. The farthest point south, the isle of Hachijō-jima, is several hundred kilometers from Mount Fuji. The park includes a variety of geographic features including natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes, and more than 1000 volcanic islands. Vegetation in the park ranges from species of mountainous trees to the subtropical vegetation of the Izu Islands.
The park's most iconic feature is undoubtedly Mount Fuji, which stands at 3,776 meters12,388 feet and is Japan's highest mountain. The mountain is a popular destination for hikers, with thousands of people climbing it every year during the July-August climbing season. The Fuji Five Lakes, located at the northern base of the mountain, are another popular spot for tourists, offering stunning views of the mountain and its reflection in the lakes.Hakone, located to the east of Mount Fuji, is another popular destination within the park. It is known for its hot springs and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
The Izu Islands, located south of the Izu Peninsula, are a group of volcanic islands that offer visitors the chance to explore unique geological formations and experience the local culture. Overall, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park offers visitors a diverse range of natural and cultural attractions to explore, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Mount Fuji
Hakone Shrine.
Mount Fuji, Hakone
Izu, Shizuoka
location
Kanto, Tokai
coordinates
35.4254 N 138.6790 E
area
1,227 km2474 mi2
visitors
74.3 million (in 2020)
most visited attraction
Mount Fuji
closest city
Gotemba
travel time from Tokyo
2-5 hours
travel time from Osaka
3.5-6 hours
popular activity see & do
climbing Mount Fuji
popular activity see & do
Hakone Open-Air Museum
popular activity see & do
exploring the Hakone Shrine
popular activity see & do
Lake Ashi
popular activity see & do
riding the Hakone Ropeway
We reach the summit by cable car to marvel at the sweeping views of Hakone National Park. Due to snow, not much visibility. There is a shrine here as well. The weather cleared just enough to see the shrine. And, if the weather was clear, we should have been able to Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi. We did end up taking a boat cruise on Lake Ashi afterwards.Travelled with my parents as part of a tour.
Nice park where you can get views of mountains and rivers. We rode the cable cars to try to get a glimpse of Mount Fuji but due to the weather we couldn't but still enjoyed it.
We went on a cruise ship excursion to the 2nd observation station in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. We had great views of Mt. Fuji when we left Shimizu but unfortunately when we stopped at the observation station the summit was covered by cloud. The drive through the forest was very pleasant though.
Mount Fuji was absolutely beautiful with its perfect cone. I travelled to Kyoto from Tokyo via Bullet Train. Sheer exhilaration at its best with Lexus class reliability. Hakone park and Lake Ashi were stunning as were the pirate ships that I sailed on.
Fujisan is worth seeing but can only be climbed in July August and early September. Iti is a long way from Tokyo and there is often a traffic jam on the 2 lane each way highway. Travel time from Tokyo for us was over 2 hours. Then return by Shinkansen but that we another 2 1/2 hours.
It takes about 6 hours to ascend and descend
The 10h tour began with a short city tour and then to Hakone areas by a coach with a well-spoken English-speaking guide. We got to see a clear view of Mt Fuji at the 5th station. We also came to know that the oldest man to climb Mt Fuji was a 105-yr-old Japanese man. Our next stop was cable ride up Mt Komogatake and finally a refreshing cruise on Lake Ashi after a sumptous lunch at hotel Regina.
