Overview
The Asagiri Plateau lies at the southwestern base of Mount Fuji in northern Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, at an elevation of about 700 to 1,000 meters. Part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, it offers views of Mount Fuji across its vast expanse. It is well known as a scenic spot for Fuji sightseeing.
Highlights
- ●Views of Mount Fuji from across the vast plateau
- ●Plateau scenery spread over an elevation of 700 to 1,000 meters
- ●Nature within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
- ●The morning mist characteristic of the highland
History
The name Asagiri derives from the words for 'morning' and 'fog.' Long appreciated as a highland spreading across the western base of Mount Fuji, it has been known as a scenic spot for Fuji sightseeing.
Access
The plateau lies in the northern part of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, at the western base of Mount Fuji.
Best season
Because Mount Fuji can be seen across the entire expanse, clear days with crisp air are best for the views. True to its name, mist tends to form in the morning.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1View Mount Fuji from a vantage point on the plateau
- 2Walk across the highland spread over an elevation of 700 to 1,000 meters
- 3Take in the morning mist that readily forms here
- 4Enjoy the nature of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Did you know?
💡 The name Asagiri Plateau is said to come from the mist that readily forms in the morning.
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