Mt. Fuji September 2025: Complete Guide to Festivals, Tea Ceremony, Gourmet Events & Autumn Nature
In my opinion, simply seeing Mount Fuji and heading back would be a missed opportunity. The surrounding area is filled with stunning nature, historic shrines and temples, and countless spots where you can enjoy exceptional food and sake.
That said, Mount Fuji is enormous, and the number and scale of nearby attractions are vast.
That’s why I recommend exploring the area with locals who truly know the real Mount Fuji region. With tours from Magical Trip—winner of Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best in both 2024 and 2025—you can leave the Mount Fuji area with unforgettable memories.
The “Mt. Fuji Full-day Day Trip Tour from Tokyo with a Private Car & Guide” is a private hire tour that lets you fully enjoy the beautiful scenery around Mount Fuji, the perfect harmony between nature and the mountain itself, and a variety of dishes that showcase the area’s rich food culture.
With round-trip transportation from Tokyo included, you can spend a full day exploring the Mount Fuji area on an itinerary carefully crafted by local guides.
For those staying in Tokyo, The Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Tour in Shinjuku—also a back-to-back Best of the Best winner for two consecutive years—lets you safely enjoy spots loved by locals in well-known Shinjuku areas such as Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho.
Introduction
In September around Mt. Fuji, while there are still some scorching hot days remaining in the first half of the month, the heat gradually begins to ease. During the day, you can spend time comfortably in short sleeves, but mornings and evenings can get chilly, making layered clothing essential during this period.
Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest peak, and its elegant landscape captivates people, making it known as a symbolic existence of Japan. In September around Mt. Fuji, various events are held, including traditional ones that have been passed down through generations, those where you can experience nature firsthand, and those where you can enjoy local gourmet food.
This time, we will introduce the highlights, basic information, timing, and access to the venues of these Mt. Fuji Event September 2026 celebrations.
Traditional Regional Events Held Around Mt. Fuji in September
From here, we will introduce traditional regional events held around Mt. Fuji in September. These are all events that have been deeply rooted in the local community for many years, and by participating in these events, you will be able to experience Japanese traditional culture firsthand.
Fuji no Yama Tea Offering Ceremony
The Fuji no Yama Tea Offering Ceremony is a tea offering ceremony of Oubakukoufuryu (one of the schools of sencha tea ceremony) held at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine.
In the Tea Offering Ceremony, tea jars containing the first tea of the year (tea made from the first new buds picked that year) that was offered to Mount Fuji Summit Okumiya Shrine are presented before the gods with gratitude to the deities and individuals. The ceremony is conducted in a solemn atmosphere where you can feel the weight of tradition.
When the ceremony concludes, sencha tea and bite-sized Japanese sweets are served to participants in the shrine grounds. I have sat in the prepared seats and drank sencha tea before. The sencha had a moderate sweetness and a refreshing aftertaste, and I felt it was easy to drink even for someone trying sencha for the first time.
The served sencha is available in limited quantities, so please visit early.
Information:
- Date: September 20, 2026
- Access: About 10 minutes walk from Fujinomiya Station on the Minobu Line
- Admission: Free
- Website: http://fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen/festivals/09_09.html
Closing Ceremony of Mount Fuji at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine
The Closing Ceremony of Mount Fuji at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is an event held the day after Mt. Fuji's summer season ends.
The ceremony is held at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, which enshrines Mt. Fuji as a sacred body (an object where gods dwell), with about 60 related people gathering. Shinto priests (people who perform shrine duties) conduct rituals praying for the safety of worshippers (people who revere specific shrines) and mountain pilgrims (those who climb mountains that are objects of faith), concluding Mt. Fuji's climbing season.
If you have challenged climbing Mt. Fuji, why not participate in the ceremony with gratitude?
Information:
- Date: September 11, 2026
- Access: About 10 minutes walk from Fujinomiya Station on the Minobu Line
- Admission: Free
- Website: http://fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen/festivals/09_09.html
Autumn Grand Festival of Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine
The Autumn Grand Festival of Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine is a festival that began as a celebration of a battle victory by the Heian period military commander Shinra Saburou Yoshimitsu, and is now held to pray for regional prosperity.
It is held at Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, famous as Mt. Fuji's oldest shrine, where you can see the historic "Dance of Urayasu" and portable shrines (vehicles for gods carried during festivals) parading through the area. The portable shrines carried by many local people are powerful, and just watching them will surely lift your spirits!
This festival is positioned as the most important among the annual events held by Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, making it a notable event. Food stalls also line the shrine grounds, so please enjoy traditional Japanese festivals while eating your way through the area.
Information:
- Date: September 9, 2026
- Access: Take the West Lake Sightseeing Bus from Kawaguchi-ko Station on the Fujikyu Line, get off at Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: http://fujiomurosengenjinja.jp/
Annual Yabusame Festival
The Annual Yabusame Festival is an event that has been held at Komuro Sengen Shrine without fail for over 800 years. This historic tradition is designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Yamanashi Prefecture.
While Yabusame generally involves shooting arrows at targets from galloping horseback, Komuro Sengen Shrine features a distinctive style where no arrows are shot; instead, they divine good or bad fortune from the hoofprints of the running horses and pray that no disasters or conflicts will occur in the region. Even without shooting arrows, the horses running powerfully before your eyes are impressive, and I found myself captivated by their dignified appearance.
On the previous day, September 18th, horse parades and portable shrines are displayed, and food stalls selling fried chicken, potatoes, yakisoba, and other items add to the excitement. The content is enjoyable for children too, so participation with families is recommended.
Information:
- Date: September 18-19, 2026
- Access: 15 minutes walk from Fujisan Station on the Fujikyu Line
- Admission: Free
- Website: None
Yamanaka Myojin Anzan Festival
The Yamanaka Myojin Anzan Festival is a festival held at Yamanaka Myojin shrine, which enshrines the deity of safe childbirth, where people pray for conception and safe delivery. There is a legend that women who carry the portable shrine (mikoshi) during the night festival are promised safe childbirth, and every year women from across the nation who wish for safe delivery gather here.
The highlight is the climax when the portable shrine, which departs from the shrine on the 4th and is carried to the Mitamaya (ancestral worship facility), parades through the streets on the 5th during the main festival before returning to the shrine. When the portable shrine returns to the shrine, the sight of mothers carrying children on their backs and pregnant women following behind the shrine, circling around the sacred tree (goshinboku - trees considered sacred at shrines and temples) three times is truly spectacular! I was so overwhelmed by the energy-filled climax that I found myself watching in silent awe.
This is one of the few festivals where you can truly feel the power of women. Women who wish for conception or safe childbirth should definitely visit.
Information:
- Date: September 4-6, 2026
- Access: Take the Hirano-bound bus from Fujisan Station, then walk 10 minutes from Hotel Mount Fuji Entrance Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.suwajinja.com/festival.php
Oshino Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival
https://www.vill.oshino.lg.jp/site/kanko/1597.html)
The Oshino Suwa Shrine Autumn Festival is one of the Mt. Fuji events in September 2026. At Oshino Suwa Shrine, an autumn festival is held every year starting on September 19. This festival is held to give thanks to the deity for a bountiful harvest, and during the event, a portable shrine is carried through the streets to convey to the deity that the harvest was plentiful.
The portable shrine departs from the shrine in the evening and is characteristically carried while being vigorously shaken up and down in a wild manner. In front of the portable shrine, a lion dance — known as one of Japan's traditional performing arts — is performed, displaying graceful movements in time with the sound of a flute.
I also attended this festival and found myself completely swept up in the excitement of the portable shrine's intense movements and the spirited calls of the carriers. If you want to experience a traditional Japanese autumn festival, this is definitely a must-visit event.
- Date: September 19–20, 2026
- Access: Take the Fujikyu Bus from Fujikyu Railway Kawaguchiko Station for approximately 30 minutes and get off at the "Oshino Hakkai" bus stop, then walk 8 minutes
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://touenji.jp/pages/64/
Oshino Hakkai: Suwa's Wild Portable Shrine
The Oshino Hakkai Suwa's Wild Portable Shrine event is one of the Mt. Fuji events in September 2026. At the autumn festival held in September at Oshino Suwa Shrine, a portable shrine is carried to give thanks to the deity for a bountiful harvest. The portable shrine is carried mainly by men who are 42 years old — the age considered a critical year.
A critical year refers to an unlucky age in the Japanese tradition of yakudoshi, a year believed to be prone to misfortune and physical ailments. The autumn festival also serves the purpose of warding off misfortune for those reaching this critical age.
The powerful movements of the portable shrine and the vigorous calls of those carrying it are truly breathtaking, and you are sure to be swept up in tremendous excitement by their energy and intensity. Suwa Shrine is located near Oshino Hakkai, a well-known tourist destination, so if you are visiting the Oshino Hakkai area in September, be sure to stop by.
- Date: September 19–21, 2026
- Access: Take the Fujikyu Bus from Fujikyu Railway Kawaguchiko Station for approximately 30 minutes and get off at the "Oshino Hakkai" bus stop, then walk 8 minutes
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://touenji.jp/pages/64/
Fujinomiya Miyamachi Festival
The Fujinomiya Miyamachi Festival is one of the Mt. Fuji events in September 2026. The Miyamachi Matsuri is a festival held every September at Miyamachi Shopping Street in Fujinomiya, with approximately 50 vendors expected to set up stalls on the day, including food and beverage shops where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of food.
A stamp rally is held at the venue, where you receive a stamp for every purchase of 400 yen or more at a participating store. Once you collect four stamps, you can enter a lottery for a chance to win prizes.
In addition, there are stage performances and a slide for children to enjoy, making it a recommended event for families with kids. Fujinomiya is located close to Mt. Fuji, so on a clear day, you can enjoy meals and activities while taking in the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji. I visit this festival every year myself and always enjoy the lively atmosphere.
- Date: Late September 2026
- Access: 13-minute walk from JR Fujinomiya Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: None
For Touring Mt. Fuji and Surrounding Must-See Tourist Destinations, a Private Tour with Transportation from Tokyo is Recommended
For touring Mt. Fuji and the surrounding must-see tourist destinations, a private tour with transportation from Tokyo is highly recommended. The "Mt. Fuji Full-day Day Trip Tour from Tokyo with a Private Car & Guide" allows you to explore the Mt. Fuji area with a knowledgeable guide on a day trip from Tokyo.
You can visit essential tourist spots in the Fuji area in just one day, including Arakurayama Sengen Shrine where you can enjoy the quintessentially Japanese scenic view of the five-story pagoda collaborating with Mt. Fuji, wasabi (Japanese spicy spice) farm harvesting and tasting experiences, Mt. Fuji's 5th Station, and Oshino Hakkai.
Since you'll visit spots with different charms, you won't get bored, and the day will pass by in the blink of an eye!
Information:
- Meeting point: Hotel
- Tour area: Fuji area
- Start time: 8:00 AM
Mt. Fuji Event September 2026: Nature Events to Enjoy the Rich Natural Beauty Around Mt. Fuji
From here, we'll introduce Mt. Fuji Event September 2026 and other events where you can enjoy the rich nature around Mt. Fuji. The collaboration between the changing natural scenery and Mt. Fuji is breathtakingly beautiful.
Autumn Colors at Yamanakako Hananomiyako Flower Park
At the Autumn Colors at Yamanakako Hananomiyako Flower Park, you can see the spectacular view of 5 million yellow cosmos flowers blooming across the entire Hananomiyako Park with Mt. Fuji in the background. The contrast between the blue sky and Mt. Fuji's blue with the orange of the yellow cosmos is like a work of art - I was captivated the moment I first saw it.
During the event period, in addition to yellow cosmos, you can simultaneously enjoy viewing "SunPatiens" and "Zinnia" and "Late-blooming Sunflowers," known for their high air pollution purification effects. Please stroll through the park and enjoy the colorful flowers and the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji.
Information:
- Date: Early September to early November 2026
- Access: Take Fujikko-go bus from Fujisan Station or Fujikyu route bus from Gotemba Station, get off directly at Hananomiyako Park
- Admission: Adults 600 yen, Elementary/Junior high students 240 yen (paid area)
- Website: http://www.hananomiyakokouen.jp/contents/enjoy/autumn.php
Rainbow Flower Festival
The Rainbow Flower Festival is a flower event held at FUJI MOTOSUKO RESORT where you can enjoy the scenery of summer Mt. Fuji with flowers.
During the event period, 15 varieties of flowers including yellow, red, pink, and orange zinnias and rudbeckia 'Prairie Sun' vibrantly color the park. Being surrounded by colorful flowers while viewing the gorgeous Mt. Fuji is a privilege unique to this location! Since sunrise and sunset have relatively fewer clouds, visiting during these times will likely reward you with spectacular views.
The facility also features "Peter Rabbit English Garden," known as the largest British-style garden in the Kanto region, where you can enjoy the world of Peter Rabbit through cafes, museums, and shops. Why not enjoy it together with the event?
Information:
- Date: Late August to mid-October 2026
- Access: Take route bus from Kawaguchi Lake Station toward Shin-Fuji Station, get off directly at Fuji Motosuko Resort Station
- Admission: To be determined
- Website: https://www.fujimotosuko-resort.jp/flower/rainbowflower/
Moon Viewing and Mt. Fuji Appreciation Evening
The Moon Viewing and Mt. Fuji Appreciation Evening is a Mt. Fuji Event September 2026 held in late September at Shiraito Nature Park, where visitors can enjoy the spectacular beauty of Mt. Fuji alongside the Harvest Moon. The Harvest Moon refers to the full moon visible in late September, and it is a traditional Japanese custom to gaze at the moon and give thanks for a bountiful harvest.
A stage is set up within the park, where guests can enjoy live performances of traditional Japanese instruments such as Shamisen and Biwa, all while gazing out at Mt. Fuji. The sight of the moon slowly descending behind Mt. Fuji is an awe-inspiring spectacle, and the combination of music and nature's grandeur makes for an unforgettable experience.
On the day of the event, a round-trip shuttle bus from Fujinomiya Station to the venue is available for 2,000 yen. If you are looking to spend a leisurely autumn evening at the foot of Mt. Fuji, this is an event not to be missed.
-Date: Late September 2026
-Access: About 35 minutes by Fujikyu Bus from JR Fujinomiya Station; get off at the “Shiraito Nature Park Entrance” bus stop and walk 4 minutes
-Admission: Free (Table seating and round-trip shuttle bus: ¥2,000)
-Website: https://asagiri.biz/
If you love nature and exquisite cuisine, a local tour around Hakone is also recommended
If you love nature and exquisite cuisine, a local tour around Hakone is also recommended. The "Hakone Day Trip Tour from Tokyo with a Private Car & Guide" is a tour where you can discover the beauty and culture of Hakone on a day trip from Tokyo. While not technically a Mt. Fuji Event September 2026, it complements the regional experience perfectly.
The main tourist spots are four:
- Hakone Shrine
- Pirate ship ride
- Owakudani
- Hakone Open-Air Museum
A guide familiar with Hakone will take you around in a private car, so you can efficiently visit representative Hakone spots with a good reputation. The tour's attractive point is that you can also enjoy gourmet food such as drinks and lunch at cafes and Hakone's specialty "black eggs."
Let's fully enjoy Hakone's charm throughout the day!
Information:
- Meeting place: Hotel or Shinjuku
- Tour area: Hakone
- Start time: 8:00
