富士吉田 レトロ商店街
Mount Fuji Honcho Street
3 Chome-14 Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0004
The famous road, commonly referred to as "Honcho Street," traverses the heart of Fujiyoshida and serves as the link between the city and Mt. Fuji.
This street has emerged as a popular location on social media for capturing views of Mt. Fuji. The mountain, framed by the elegant signboards and lanterns adorning the shops along the street, along with the various electric wires that traverse the area, presents a unique perspective that is exclusive to this location. Recently, a significant number of tourists and photographers have flocked to this site to capture picturesque images, many of which have been shared on social media. The zebra crossing is a favourite photo spot amongst influencers and instagrammers. Unfortunately, this has become another place filled with throngs of tourists and with them the jaywalking, littering and overcrowding of the area.
An estimated 4,000 tourists a day now visit the area.
It is important to remain vigilant regarding traffic conditions in the Honcho area, which serves as both a residential and commercial district. Taking photographs of Mt. Fuji from the street is prohibited, as it obstructs traffic and may lead to accidents. Kindly adhere to all traffic regulations and follow the instructions provided by the crossing guard personnel stationed at the Honcho Intersection.
The area is extremely crowded after 9am.
This picture was taken during early January, at around 7am.
Again, I think people need to realise that it is not possible to get perfect views of Mount Fuji like this in 2/3rds of the year because it is often covered by clouds.
Even on a clear day, it is useless to visit this place on a bright sunny afternoon because the direction of the sunlight works against you. Weather reports illustrate that the best opportunities are during winter, making it the prime Fuji spotting season. And December offers the best chance to see Mount Fuji, with a 68% likelihood of the entire mountain being visible.
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