Fujiyoshida, Japan · UTC+9
This camera provides a classic postcard view of Mount Fuji from the town of Fujiyoshida, capturing the perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone that has inspired Japanese art and spirituality for millennia. The mountain's snow-capped summit rises 12,389 feet above sea level, dominating the horizon beyond the town's traditional rooftops and the red torii gate of Arakurayama Sengen Shrine.
The foreground includes the iconic Chureito Pagoda during certain angles, and the surrounding landscape changes dramatically with the seasons. Spring brings cherry blossoms framing the mountain in soft pink, summer reveals the dark volcanic rock above the treeline, autumn paints the lower slopes in red and gold maple, and winter covers everything in pristine snow.
Fuji is notoriously shy, often hiding behind clouds for days at a time. Clear views, especially with the mountain reflected in Lake Kawaguchi, are treasured moments that the camera captures in stunning detail.
Mount Fuji last erupted in 1707, sending ash as far as Tokyo 60 miles away. It is the highest peak in Japan and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as a sacred place and source of artistic inspiration. The official climbing season runs from July to September, with approximately 300,000 hikers summiting each year. The mountain's base circumference is about 78 miles.
Early morning between 5 AM and 8 AM Japan Standard Time offers the highest probability of a clear view, especially from November through February when winter air is crispest. Cherry blossom season in mid-April and autumn foliage in November frame Fuji most beautifully. Full visibility occurs roughly 80 days per year.
Yes, the Mount Fuji live camera streams 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from Fujiyoshida, Japan. The feed may occasionally go offline for maintenance, but it is designed to provide continuous real-time footage.
Watch Mount Fuji live from Fujiyoshida, Japan. See Japan's iconic sacred volcano with its snow-capped cone in a real-time streaming view, broadcasting 24/7.
Fujiyoshida, Japan is in the UTC+9 time zone. EarthLive24 displays the current local time on the camera page so you can see what time it is at the camera location.
Early morning between 5 AM and 8 AM Japan Standard Time offers the highest probability of a clear view, especially from November through February when winter air is crispest. Cherry blossom season in mid-April and autumn foliage in November frame Fuji most beautifully. Full visibility occurs roughly 80 days per year.
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