Only Twice a Year! Catch Rare 'Diamond Fuji' from Tokyo This November - Best Dates & Viewing Spots

Written by: LIVE JAPAN Editor

Date published: 15 November 2024

Did you know you can catch the stunning Diamond Fuji, where the setting sun aligns perfectly with Mt. Fuji, right from the Tokyo area if the weather cooperates? This rare sight happens only twice a year, so don’t miss your chance to experience it!

(Main image: PIXTA)

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You can see Diamond Fuji from central Tokyo twice a year
Key Dates and Locations to See Diamond Fuji in Late November
Check the weather forecast and catch the rare Diamond Fuji!

You can see Diamond Fuji from central Tokyo twice a year

A view of Diamond Fuji with the Tokyo cityscape (Image: PIXTA)

Diamond Fuji refers to the breathtaking phenomenon where the rising or setting sun aligns perfectly with the peak of Mt. Fuji, creating a dazzling effect like a sparkling diamond.

While this rare sight can be viewed from various locations under the right timing and weather conditions, central Tokyo offers two opportunities each year to witness it—once in February and again in November.

Key Dates and Locations to See Diamond Fuji in Late November

Here are the key dates and locations near central Tokyo where you may have the chance to see Diamond Fuji, as announced by the Japan Meteorological Corporation on November 14. Sunset in Tokyo is around 4:30 PM on these days.

① 11/18–19: Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture (Directions)

② 11/19–20: Zenpukuji Park, Tokyo (Directions

③ 11/21: Tokyo Metropolitan Sengenyama Park (Directions)

④ 11/22–23: Adachi City Agriculture Park, Tokyo (Directions)

⑤ 11/24–25: Municipal Road in front of Tomise Junior High School, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture (Directions)

⑥ 11/28–29: Arakawa Sports Park, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture (Directions)

⑦ 11/28–29: Tochiyato Park, Hachioji City, Tokyo (Directions)

⑧ 11/29–30: Lower Arakawa River (Toda Bridge), Saitama Prefecture (Directions)

* Dates may vary by one to two days depending on the location.
* Visibility may be affected by weather and other conditions.

Check the weather forecast and catch the rare Diamond Fuji!

In addition to the locations mentioned, there are many other spots around central Tokyo where you might catch a glimpse of Diamond Fuji. Check the weather forecast and explore potential viewing areas with a clear view of Mt. Fuji, or simply gaze towards the mountain on a clear evening to enjoy the breathtaking sight!

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