How to check the weather forecast for skiing in Japan and seeing Mount Fuji
- Published on : 18/11/2025
- by : Phoebe
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Mount Fuji
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Did you know that Mount Fuji is only visible 70 to 100 days a year? And that it's in winter that you have the best chance of seeing it? At this time of year, many people dream of admiring it or skiing on Japan's most beautiful mountains. But the weather can be fickle. That's why it's a good idea to do a little preparation before exploring the Japanese mountains. To avoid disappointment, Japan Experience presents 7 websites and applications for checking the weather in Japan!
Where can I check the weather forecast in real time to see Mount Fuji?
Although it's possible to see Mount Fuji all year round (if you're lucky), it's best seen in winter, when the skies are clear. To give you the best chance of seeing it, here are a few useful websites and apps for checking the weather on Japan's highest mountain.
Fuji-san.info
This is THE reference site for those wishing to observe Mount Fuji. Unlike conventional weather sites, Fuji-san.info provides forecasts of Mount Fuji's visibility over the coming days, invaluable information for hikers and photographers keen to immortalize the mountain on film. Reliable and easy to use, the site gives a visibility score for each hour of the day, according to the direction of observation (north or south). It is available in several languages, including English.
Fujisan.info
@Fujisan.info
This site allows you to check the visibility of Mount Fuji from several viewpoints, such as Lake Kawaguchiko. You'll find videos from live cameras, detailed weather forecasts (temperature, wind, precipitation) andan interactive map to help you choose the best viewing spot at any given moment. Forecasts are updated regularly and are available in several languages, including French.
IsFujiVisible
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The best apps for checking the weather before skiing in Japan
Planning to ski in Japan? Well, we've got the apps you need to explore the Japanese mountains with peace of mind.
Snow-Forecast
Specializing in snow forecasts, Snow-Forecast provides weather information for ski resorts around the world, including Japan. The bulletins are updated several times a day, and provide precise information for each ski resort (even the lesser-known ones) at different altitudes: temperatures, wind speed, snow depth, etc.
Snow-Forecast
@Snow-Forecast
Mountain-forecast
In the same vein as the previous application, Mountain-forecast provides precise information on mountains around the globe (not just ski resorts). A must-have tool when planning a mountain hike.
Shirakami Sanchi
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Unfortunately, this pay-per-use application is only available in Japanese, but it proves very useful for checking the weather in the mountains. Developed by the Japan Meteorological Association, Tenki.jp offers real-time forecasts, weather radar and alerts for natural hazards. Meteorologists analyze trends on a daily basis, and features such as the hiking index and satellite maps make it an indispensable tool for lovers of the great outdoors.
Tenki.jp
@Tenki.jp
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YAMAP
This hiking app is very popular in Japan! With detailed maps and activity bulletins fed by user input (photos, trail conditions, etc.), YAMAP is an indispensable tool for exploring the mountains in Japan. The app is available in English, although much of the information is in Japanese (most users being local).
YAMAP
@YAMAP
Yahoo! Japan
Popular in Japan, this application lets you consult local forecasts and receive real-time alerts, including for ski resorts.
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