natural wonder
Lake Ashi
A scenic crater lake in Hakone offering stunning views of Mount Fuji with traditional pirate ship cruises across its calm waters.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Fushimi
Shizuoka, Japan · Asia
About Fushimi
Fushimi works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kamizawa, 14km from Lake Ashi.
Fushimi is in Shizuoka, Japan, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kamizawa, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Fushimi?
Within an hour or so of Fushimi: Lake Ashi (14 km), Hakone Turnpike Cafe (16 km), Mount Taikan Viewpoint (16 km), Hakone Mount Fuji Viewpoint (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Fushimi?
The nearest famous roads are Hakone Turnpike, Yabitsu Pass and Venus Line.
Where is Fushimi?
Fushimi is in Shizuoka, Japan, about 5 km from Kamizawa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 31,710
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Shizuoka
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.1143, 138.8974
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Fushimi
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Hakone Turnpike Cafe
A car enthusiast gathering point on the Hakone Turnpike toll road, where Japanese car culture comes alive with weekend meetups against volcanic mountain backdrops.
16 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mount Taikan Viewpoint
The summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
16 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hakone Mount Fuji Viewpoint
The Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
17 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
Hakone Turnpike
A toll road climbing from Odawara to a Mount Fuji viewpoint, a Japanese car-culture institution.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Japan's first open-air museum showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the Hakone mountains.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Ashigara Service Area
A premium Japanese highway rest stop on the Tomei Expressway with stunning Mount Fuji views, gourmet food courts, and hot spring foot baths.
23 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Fuji Speedway
Historic circuit at the foot of Mount Fuji with a 1.5 km main straight, one of motorsport's longest, and postcard views of the volcano on clear days.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Fushimi
- 16 kmMount Taikan ViewpointThe summit lay-by on the Hakone Turnpike, looking across Lake Ashi to Mount Fuji from 1,011 m. A long-standing gathering point for drivers on one of Japan's best-known toll driving roads.
- 17 kmHakone Mount Fuji ViewpointThe Hakone region offers some of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji, especially from the Owakudani volcanic valley.
- 19 kmHakone TurnpikeA toll road climbing from Odawara to a Mount Fuji viewpoint, a Japanese car-culture institution.
- 29 kmMount Fuji Fifth StationThe main starting point for summit climbs on Japan's highest and most sacred peak, accessible by bus at 2,300 meters elevation.
- 44 kmChureito PagodaA five-story pagoda offering one of the most iconic and photographed views of Mount Fuji, especially during cherry blossom season.
- 45 kmKachi Kachi Ropeway Viewpoint (Lake Kawaguchi)A mountain-top station reached by ropeway above Lake Kawaguchi, offering a bird's-eye view of the lake with Mt Fuji dominating the skyline.
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