【Fuji Area】Mt. Fuji, Yamanashi – Live Cameras, Weather & X

Mt. Fuji, Japan’s iconic peak standing at 3,776 meters, continues to captivate climbers with its majestic scenery and the challenge of its natural environment. During the climbing season, weather and trail conditions can change rapidly, making up-to-date information essential for a safe ascent.

Around Mt. Fuji, multiple live cameras are installed to provide real-time views of trail congestion, summit weather, and cloud movement. These visual updates help climbers make better decisions beyond standard forecasts. On the morning of your climb, checking these feeds can be a decisive factor in whether to proceed or not.

At higher altitudes, weather conditions become increasingly harsh and sudden changes are common. Always check the latest weather forecasts before starting your climb, as this affects not only safety but also equipment choices and action plans.

On X (formerly Twitter), many climbers share updates and photos from the mountain in real time. These firsthand reports often provide insights that weather forecasts alone cannot offer. Searching hashtags such as #富士山登山 (#MtFujiClimb) makes it easy to gather the most recent updates.

If you are planning to climb Mt. Fuji, make sure to use a combination of live cameras, weather forecasts, and X updates to prepare thoroughly and enjoy a safe adventure.

Mt. Fuji Summit (East and West Views)

Japan’s highest-altitude live camera provides real-time views of Sagami Bay, the Miura Peninsula, the Boso Peninsula, as well as sunrises and nightscapes.

https://www.youtube.com/@npofuji3776/streams

Yoshida Trail 5th Station to Summit

Shows the lively atmosphere of the 5th Station and the departure of climbers, with real-time views toward the summit.

https://www.goraikoukan.jp/livecamera

Mt. Fuji 5th Station Trailhead Gate

Monitors departing climbers and congestion around the trailhead gate in real time.

http://www.fujiyama5.jp/index04.html

Mt. Fuji 5th Station Reception Desk

Covers the General Management Center reception desk, showing arrivals and queue conditions at the 5th Station.

https://www.youtube.com/@yamanashipref

Mt. Fuji 5th Station Reception Desk

Covers the General Management Center reception desk, showing arrivals and queue conditions at the 5th Station.

https://www.youtube.com/@yamanashipref

Climbing Index, Weather, Rain Cloud Radar, and Lightning Radar

For today’s and tomorrow’s weather, hourly and 3-hour forecasts, check the following resources.

The Climbing Index is particularly important before your hike, as it indicates whether conditions are suitable for a safe and enjoyable climb.

Climbing Index

Tenki to Kurashi　：　https://tenkura.n-kishou.co.jp/tk/kanko/kad.html?code=19150004&type=15

Weather

Outdoor Tenki.jp (Fuji Summit Post Office)　：　https://www.sototenki.jp/tenki/147073/3hours?genre=119

Imafuji (Fuji Summit, Kengamine)　：　https://imafuji.earth/

Toshin Weather (Fuji Summit Area)　：　https://www.toshin.com/weather/detail?id=78528

Weathernews (Trailheads)　：　https://weathernews.jp/mountain/fuji/40504/

tenki.jp (Fuji Foothills, Fujinomiya City)　：　https://tenki.jp/mountain/famous100/5/25/150.html

Rain Cloud & Lightning Radar

Weather News　：　https://weathernews.jp/onebox/radar/shizuoka/22210/

tenki.jp　：　https://tenki.jp/radar/map/

tenki.jp　：　https://tenki.jp/thunder/3/22/forecast.html

X

For real-time updates on cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, snowfall, road conditions, and local alerts, X is a great tool. Follow these accounts for timely updates :

Summary

In this guide, we introduced Mt. Fuji summit live cameras, weather resources, and real-time updates from X.

At JAPANOPIA, you can also find many other live cameras offering views of Mt. Fuji from the foothills to the summit.

Be sure to check these resources before your climb so you can prepare properly and enjoy a safe and memorable Mt. Fuji adventure.

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