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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