Mt Fuji Events 2026: Festivals, Fireworks & Climbing
2026 Mount Fuji events timeline: festivals, fireworks, climbing and seasonal nature events. Filter by category and month; upcoming and past separated.
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This page is a year-round calendar of events around Mount Fuji, covering July 2026 through June 2027: shrine festivals, summer and winter fireworks, autumn foliage, Diamond Fuji and other seasonal phenomena across the Fuji Five Lakes area and Hakone. Events are grouped by season and month so you can plan trips around them. Dates are compiled from official organizer and municipality announcements and may change due to weather or scheduling — please verify details on each event's official site (linked on every card) before you travel.
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Upcoming Events· 2026-10-27 JST
Autumn 2026 (Oct–Nov): Foliage, Diamond Fuji & Daimyo Procession
Mid-October through late November is peak foliage season around Mt. Fuji. The Kawaguchiko Maple Festival, the Saiko Maple Corridor and the crimson kochia at Oishi Park headline the weeks, the Diamond Fuji viewing window over Lake Kawaguchiko opens in early November, and the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu procession marches on November 3. Foliage-plus-Fuji shots live or die by visibility, so check the visibility forecast page before heading out.
October 2026(2)
Oishi Park Autumn Foliage
Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchiko
Kochia turns red at Oishi Park with Mt. Fuji reflection, a classic autumn view.
Kawaguchiko Maple Festival
Around Kachi Kachi Yaman Ropeway, Lake Kawaguchiko
Iconic maple festival with 600 trees along the lake, ropeway views of Fuji.
November 2026(3)
Saiko Maple Corridor
Saiko Nenba
Peaceful maple corridor at Lake Saiko, less crowded than Kawaguchiko.
Diamond Fuji at Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko area
Sun setting on Mt. Fuji's peak — visible from Lake Kawaguchiko in winter months.
Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu
Hakone Yumoto Onsen Street
Edo-era feudal lord procession reenactment, ~170 costumed marchers.
Winter 2026–27 (Dec–Feb): Solstice Diamond Fuji, Winter Fireworks, Illuminations & First Sunrise
December to February brings a snow-capped Fuji and the year's most atmospheric events. Around the winter solstice the sun rises exactly over the summit from Lake Tanuki, New Year opens with the first sunrise at Lake Yamanaka, and late January through February pairs winter fireworks at Lake Kawaguchiko with the Winter Festa illuminations. On fireworks nights, a quick look at the live webcams page saves a wasted trip.
December 2026(1)
Winter Solstice Diamond Fuji at Lake Tanuki
Lake Tanuki
Sun rises over Mt. Fuji's peak around winter solstice — Lake Tanuki is the premier viewing spot.
January 2027(4)
New Year First Sunrise at Lake Yamanaka
Asahigaoka, Lake Yamanaka
First sunrise of the new year at Lake Yamanaka with Mt. Fuji silhouette.
New Year Shrine Visit at Sengen Shrine
Kitaguchi Hongfuji Sengen Shrine
New Year hatsumode at the Fuji Sengen Shrine for safety and fortune.
Diamond Fuji Sunrise at Lake Tanuki
Lake Tanuki
Late Jan to early Feb, sunrise aligns with Mt. Fuji's peak — spectacular Diamond Fuji.
Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks
Around Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchiko
Winter weekend fireworks over Lake Kawaguchiko with snowy Mt. Fuji backdrop.
February 2027(2)
Kawaguchiko Winter Illumination
Lake Kawaguchiko area
Winter light installations around Lake Kawaguchiko paired with snowy Fuji views.
Setsubun Festival at Sengen Taisha
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
Bean-scattering festival on the eve of spring to ward off evil and welcome fortune.
Spring 2027 (Mar–Jun): Pre-season Hiking, Cherry Blossoms & Fresh Greenery
March to June is when the foothills wake up ahead of the July climbing season. Spring-equinox hiking leads into early-April cherry blossoms at Arakurayama Sengen Park and Lake Kawaguchiko, followed by fresh greenery at Oshino Hakkai, the first lavender at Lake Motosuko, and June's hydrangeas and mirror-calm upside-down Fuji mornings. If you're planning around the trail-opening festivals, pair the climbing guide with this week's climbing weather.
March 2027(1)
Spring Equinox Fuji Area Hiking
Fujiyoshida area trails
Spring equinox — lower elevation trails around Mt. Fuji open for season.
April 2027(4)
Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossoms
Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda)
World-famous view of five-storied pagoda, cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji in early April.
Kawaguchiko Cherry Blossom Festival
Nagasaki Park, Lake Kawaguchiko
200 Somei Yoshino cherry trees along Lake Kawaguchiko — Japan's top 100 sakura spot.
Oshino Hakkai Fresh Green Season
Oshino Hakkai
Crystal spring water pools surrounded by fresh greenery with Mt. Fuji views.
Spring Diamond Fuji at Lake Tanuki
Lake Tanuki
Late April to early May, sunrise aligns with Mt. Fuji's peak again.
May 2027(2)
Golden Week Mt. Fuji Area Travel
Fuji Five Lakes area
Golden Week peak travel season — pleasant weather, fresh green and snow-capped Fuji.
Motosuko Lavender Early Bloom
Lake Motosuko area
Lavender begins blooming at Lake Motosuko — the 1000 yen bill Fuji view spot.
June 2027(3)
Kawaguchiko Hydrangea Festival
Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchiko
Hydrangeas bloom at Lake Kawaguchiko during rainy season with Fuji reflections.
Rainy Season Upside-Down Fuji Peak
Lake Kawaguchiko area
Calm mornings after rain in plum season — prime time for upside-down Fuji photos.
Oishi Park Lavender Festival
Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchiko
Late June to mid July lavender blooms at Oishi Park with Mt. Fuji backdrop.
Past Events
September 2026(2)
August 2026(3)
Lake Yamanaka Hoko Festival Fireworks
Asahigaoka, Lake Yamanaka
Largest summer festival at Lake Yamanaka with fireworks, mikoshi parade and lanterns.
Yamanakako Beniba Koen Sunflowers
Beniba Koen, Lake Yamanaka
Sunflower fields bloom at Beniba Koen with Mt. Fuji views in August.
Fuji Yoshida Fire Festival
Kamiyoshida Street, Fujiyoshida
One of Japan's three great odd festivals, 500-year tradition of lighting giant torches to calm Mt. Fuji.
July 2026(3)
Mt. Fuji Yoshida Trail Opening Ceremony
Kitaguchi Hongfuji Sengen Shrine
Official climbing season begins. Yoshida trail opens with a Shinto ceremony.
Fujinomiya Trail Opening Ceremony
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
Fujinomiya trail opening ceremony at Sengen Taisha shrine.
Kawaguchiko Summer Fireworks Festival
Around Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchiko
Summer weekend fireworks over Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt. Fuji backdrop, ~2000 shells.
About annually fixed event dates
Phenomena governed by astronomy — Diamond Fuji (sunrises at Lake Tanuki in late April–early May and late January–early February; sunsets at Lake Kawaguchiko from early November to late February), the winter-solstice sunrise and the New Year's first sunrise — recur on almost identical dates and viewing windows every year. Festival and fireworks dates, by contrast, can shift from year to year with organizer scheduling and weekend adjustments. Treat this calendar as a planning baseline and confirm current-year dates with each event's official site or the local tourism association before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this events calendar updated?
The page regenerates automatically every hour, so the split between upcoming and finished events always stays current. The event listings themselves are curated from official organizer and tourism-association announcements, and whenever dates are added or changed we reflect them here. Every card links to the organizer's official site for real-time details.
Are the listed dates guaranteed?
No — all dates are provisional. Astronomical events such as Diamond Fuji occur at almost the same time every year, but cloud cover can still hide them on the day, and fireworks or festivals can be postponed or rescheduled by organizers. Treat the dates here as a planning baseline and confirm on the official site shortly before your visit.
What is the best season to visit the Mt. Fuji area?
It depends on what you want: mid-October to late November for autumn foliage and the start of Diamond Fuji season, December to February for snow-capped views, winter fireworks and the first sunrise, and April to June for cherry blossoms and fresh greenery. July to early September is the official climbing season, anchored by trail-opening festivals and the Yoshida Fire Festival. For the clearest Fuji views, winter is statistically the most reliable.