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Mount Fuji Live Cam — Watch Japan's Highest Mountain Right Now

Mount Fuji and Chureito Pagoda — AI-painted illustration
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Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, an active stratovolcano on the island of Honshu, standing on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can watch it live right now from five webcams around Lake Kawaguchiko — no travel, no sign-up, no cost. The cameras stream all day, so what you see depends on the hour and the weather: a clear morning shows the cone above the town and lake, while clouds and rain can hide the summit for hours. The mountain rises to 3,777 meters above sea level, and its last eruption was the Hōei eruption of 1707. Its coordinates are 35.36°N, 138.73°E. This page explains what you are seeing, the best time to watch, and how to visit.

What you are seeing

Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano on the island of Honshu, the highest mountain in Japan. It rises to 3,777 meters on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Watch Mount Fuji live

Lake Kawaguchiko, Ōishi ParkCable TV Kawaguchiko
Mount Fuji, north viewYBS Yamanashi Broadcasting
Kawaguchiko Stationfuji-net
Lake Kawaguchiko, lakesideCable TV Kawaguchiko
Kawaguchiko Panorama RopewayFujiyama NAVI

Best time to watch

The feeds run around the clock, so the view changes with the hour and the weather. Mount Fuji often gathers its own cloud, which can hide the summit for hours. Clear early mornings and late afternoons tend to give the sharpest views. Check back a few times — the mountain can clear in minutes.

How to visit

The mountain stands inside Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, in the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures. The towns around Lake Kawaguchiko sit at its northern foot, where most of the cameras on this page are placed. Mundo Vivo keeps these feeds organized so you can check the real view before you go.

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Fuji by the numbers

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Fuji an active volcano?

Yes. Mount Fuji is classified as an active stratovolcano. Its most recent eruption was the Hōei eruption of 1707. That means the volcano is considered capable of erupting again, even though it has stayed quiet for more than three centuries.

How tall is Mount Fuji?

Mount Fuji rises to 3,777 meters above sea level, which makes it the highest point in Japan. The precise figure recorded on Wikidata is 3,777.24 meters. No other mountain in the Japanese archipelago comes close to that height, which is one reason the peak is so famous.

Where exactly is Mount Fuji?

Mount Fuji stands on the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, on the island of Honshu. Its summit coordinates are 35.36°N, 138.73°E. The mountain sits inside Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, roughly southwest of the Tokyo metropolitan area. The prefectural boundary runs right across the summit.

Is Mount Fuji a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. Mount Fuji is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, registered for its cultural and scenic value. It is also a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a Historic Site of Japan. These designations sit alongside the mountain's natural status as a national park landmark.

What do the live cameras show?

The cameras frame Mount Fuji from around Lake Kawaguchiko, on the mountain's northern foot. On clear days you see the full cone above the lake and town; on cloudy days the summit can vanish for hours. The feeds run continuously, so the view changes through the day and across the seasons.

When did Mount Fuji last erupt?

The most recent eruption was the Hōei eruption of 1707. That event is recorded in Wikidata as one of the mountain's significant eruptions, alongside the earlier Jōgan eruption. No eruption has been recorded since 1707. This long quiet period is one reason the mountain feels like a calm, permanent landmark today, even though it remains an active volcano.

Live video by the camera owners, via the official YouTube player. Mount Fuji facts: Wikidata (CC0), item Q39231. Facts collected on 2026-10-08.
By Mundo Vivo · mundovivo.io Researched and written with AI assistance · human review on October 8, 2026