Day Trips

Diamond Fuji is a twice annually occurring phenomenon during which the sunrise and sunset align perfectly with Mount Fuji’s summit, looking for all the world like a bright shining jewel placed atop the nation’s crown. There are many great places from which you can witness this startling sunset just a few hours from Nagoya The Diamond Fuji occurs from October to February, but with weather conditions obscuring views in the earlier months, this beautiful sight is best observed in January and February. Many of the suggestions below take a bit of hiking to get to, so be prepared for a walk. Also, it is advisable to wrap up warm, as when the sun drops, it gets pretty chilly! Lake Yamanaka Viewing Platform in Hirano Yamanaka-ko, in the shadow of Fujisan itself, is a picturesque option for taking in the Diamond Fuji experience. There are many places around the lake from which to see it (this website here will give you a more extensive list), with the pick of the bunch being the Panoramic Viewing Platform in Hirano. It’s not the most accessible of locations, being 30 minutes from Fujikyoku. Still, it is a great place to witness the Double Diamond…