how far is mt fuji from tokyo

Mount Fuji is roughly 100 km from central Tokyo, so it’s close enough for an easy day trip.

How far is Mt Fuji from Tokyo?

• The straight‑line distance between Tokyo and Mt Fuji is about 95 km (around 59 miles).

• In practical travel terms, most guides round it to about 100 km (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo.

• If you head to Kawaguchiko, one of the most popular viewing spots, it’s about 120 km (75 miles) from central Tokyo.

So, think of it as “around 2 hours away” by typical tourist routes, depending on traffic and exact start/end points.

How long does it take to get there?

• By highway bus from Tokyo to the Fuji area (like Kawaguchiko): about 2–2.5 hours.

• By car: roughly 1.5–3 hours, depending on route and traffic.

• By train + local bus: often around 2–3 hours total with transfers.

On a clear day, you can even see Mt Fuji from Tokyo’s tall buildings, but actually going there will still take a few hours of travel.

TL;DR: Mt Fuji is about 95–120 km from Tokyo, and you should plan on roughly 2 hours each way for a typical visit.

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