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\n\n\u201cIsn\u2019t winter camping just too cold?\u201d A lot of people give up on the idea for exactly that reason. Will I be able to sleep at night? Can I drive on snowy roads? It\u2019s easy to come up with plenty of worries.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the thing: winter is when Mt. Fuji looks its most beautiful all year, and campsites are less crowded. It\u2019s a truly special season. With the right gear and preparation, it can become a trip where you think, \u201cI\u2019m so glad we came in winter.\u201d Even if you\u2019ve never experienced snow or below-freezing temperatures, reading through this article once will tell you everything you need to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n
Why winter with CLOUD NINE is worry-free<\/span><\/p> You might be surprised, but winter is a very popular season at CLOUD NINE CAMPING JAPAN. As long as you\u2019re properly prepared for the cold, you can enjoy scenery and peace and quiet that only winter can offer.<\/p>\n The biggest highlight of winter is getting to see snow-capped Mt. Fuji<\/strong>. The \u201cMt. Fuji with a white top\u201d you\u2019ve probably seen in photos and paintings is a look that only this season brings.<\/p>\n Snow usually starts to cover Mt. Fuji around October<\/strong> (the first snowcap of the season, when snow is first seen on the summit, comes on October 2 in an average year). In some years, it doesn\u2019t happen until November. The snow stays until spring, so you can enjoy snow-capped Mt. Fuji until around May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Winter in particular has crisp, clear air, which makes it the season when snow-capped Mt. Fuji is most likely to look its sharpest. Imagine poking your head out of the tent in the morning and seeing a pure-white Mt. Fuji right in front of you. Moments like that are what winter camping is all about.<\/p>\n In summer, campsites surrounded by nature have lots of beetles, mosquitoes, horseflies, black flies and other bugs, so bug spray and other protection are a must.<\/p>\n In winter, there are almost none<\/strong> of these bugs. You can relax without worrying about bug spray or mosquito coils. If you don\u2019t like bugs, you could even say this is the most comfortable season of the year.<\/p>\n After sunset, if your campsite is away from city lights, you can enjoy a sky full of stars. Gazing up at the stars while warming up by the kerosene heater is a luxury unique to winter camping.<\/p>\n Compared with spring, summer or the autumn-leaf season, even popular campsites are less crowded, so you can take your time and relax.<\/p>\n Here are the average temperatures in the Mt. Fuji area (Lake Kawaguchi) over the last five seasons (December 2021 \u2013 March 2026), based on Japan Meteorological Agency observation data.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/span>What\u2019s so great about winter camping?<\/h2>\n
Highlight 1: You can see snow-capped Mt. Fuji<\/h3>\n
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\nHighlight 2: Almost no bugs<\/h3>\n
Highlight 3: Starry skies and quiet campsites<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span>How cold does it get in winter?<\/h2>\n
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