First Sunrise (Dragon Mountain)

First Sunrise (Dragon Mountain)

Event Overview

From the parking lot to the midside observation area in an hour. Arrive at the summit in another hour. In addition to seeing the sunrise (Diamond Fuji) rising from Mount Fuji on New Year's Day, the 360-degree panorama is well visible to Suruga Bay, the Izu Peninsula, and Mount Yagatake to the northwest, and to the left of the Southern Alps. Image courtesy of Fuji Kawaguchiko Town

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Dragon Mountain
  • Address:   
  • Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
  • Public Transportation:   
Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Station → Bus 50 minutes, bus stop: Motosu entrance, 5 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
25km 40 minutes from Chuo-do Kawaguchiko IC via National Route 139
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0555-72-3168 (Fuji Kawaguchiko Town Tourism Division)
  • Parking Number:   
50 cars/free. Ryugadake climber parking at Motosu Lake Campground

Event Period

  • January 1, 2026 (Thursday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


Fuji Kawaguchiko Town

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