The closest ski area to central Tokyo and the one with the postcard Mt Fuji view from the lifts. Beginner-heavy, day-trip-friendly.
Runs
8
Vertical
200m
Summit
1485m
Base 1285m
Region
Chubu
Yamanashi Prefecture
Popular
Best season Mid-December to early April
Why Fujiten Snow Resort
The closest ski area to central Tokyo and the one with the postcard Mt Fuji view from the lifts. Beginner-heavy, day-trip-friendly.
Mt. Fuji views; closest ski area to Tokyo; bus from Kawaguchiko
Plan your trip
Fujiten Snow Resort sits at the foot of Mt Fuji — small mountain, but with the world's most photographed mountain as a backdrop. ~2 hrs from Tokyo by direct ski bus or train.
Trains, shuttles, and rentals from the airport.
Direct ski bus from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Fujiten — popular bundled lift+bus packages.
Hand-picked stays across the resort's two zones.
Lake Kawaguchi hotels and ryokan with Mt Fuji views — combine skiing with the Five Lakes onsen scene.
Pass, lessons, gear, and guides for powder days.
Adult 1-day ~¥4,800. Mt Fuji-views from every run — the marketing hook of the resort.
Terrain in detail
MellowCruisey terrain — fine for advanced skiers as a rest day, not a destination. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
20
Cruisey terrain — fine for advanced skiers as a rest day, not a destination.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Northern Alps — frequent maritime storms.
Heavier, frequent storm cycles — deep refills, denser snow.
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m
per season
Snowfall data not published — frequency is the regional baseline.
Expert runs
1 of 8
Estimated from advanced terrain split.
Vertical drop
200m
Compact mountain.
Steepest pitch
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Pitch not published.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Limited
Mostly groomed terrain.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain & features
Photo: Ski Mania / Public domain · Source
Getting there
Nearest airport, train and bus options, and what the drive looks like in winter conditions.
From airport
90 minutes from Tokyo by bus
Train / bus
Bus from Kawaguchiko Station 90 minutes from Tokyo by bus
Overview
Bus from Kawaguchiko Station
From airport
90 minutes from Tokyo by bus
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 12°C, wind 5 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
Trail map
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Stays, lift passes, rentals — everything you need in one place.
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At the resort
Book accommodationOfficial resort siteGetting there
Domestic flights to NagoyaChubu airport transfers
