Asagiri Plateau
朝霧高原
High ground with alpine air, big views and trails for every level.
What this place is
The Asagiri Plateau (朝霧高原, Asagiri Kōgen) is located at the southwest base of Mount Fuji in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The Asagiri Plateau is richly utilized for its pastureland and many dairy farms are situated along it. The elevation of the plateau is generally around 800 m (2,625 ft) or 900 m (2,953 ft). Asagiri Kogen is also home to one of the most spectacular Hang-gliding and Paragliding sites in Japan. With the backdrop of Fuji-san providing breathtaking photo opportunities, the site is extremely popular with both international and Japanese pilots alike.
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Why it is worth the trip
- Panoramas that open up above the treeline — on clear days you can trace whole valleys and distant ranges.
- Vegetation that changes with altitude, from cedar forest to alpine flowers within a single climb.
- Ropeways, toll roads or mountain buses that put the scenery within reach of casual visitors, not just hikers.
What you can do here
- Ride the ropeway or mountain bus to the upper station and walk the easy loop trail at the top.
- Photograph the sea of clouds or sunrise — early morning is usually the clearest window.
- Hike a marked course matched to your time and fitness; most trailheads post an estimated round-trip time.
- Combine the visit with a nearby hot spring to finish the day.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons — click any image for the photographer and licence.
Getting there by public transport
Good to know before you go
- Temperature drops roughly 0.6°C per 100 m of elevation — bring a windproof layer even in summer.
- Mountain transport stops early and pauses in winter or bad weather; check the last downhill service.
- Bring cash: summit shops and mountain huts often have no card readers or signal.
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