I heard there’s an observatory with a great view of Mount Fuji, so I stopped by. Since I was going all-in on Mount Fuji today, I had to see everything there is to see.
The way up…
You have to walk up a bit after parking in the lot.
The cafe inside
The line was so long that I couldn’t even get inside.
The vibe here
It’s very modern. And it’s a wonderful view where you can see not just Mount Fuji, but all the way to Shimizu Port and downtown Shizuoka.
The view toward Mount Fuji
This is the view from the place I visited this morning, but suddenly clouds rolled in and I couldn’t see Mount Fuji. I actually put three Mount Fuji spots on my schedule, and even though it was a clear day, I failed on the last one. It’s really a gamble.
The mountains
Even without Mount Fuji, the scenery is still gorgeous.
The mountains
It stretches all the way to downtown Shizuoka.
The view toward Shizuoka
I can see the parking lot down below.
Toward Shizuoka
Beautiful.
The observatory view
It’s designed so you can walk in a full circle.
Anyway, it’s hard to visit without a car, but the scenery is truly great. However, it’s best to keep in mind that you need a bit of luck to actually see Mount Fuji.
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