Beginning of July is still in "Tsuyu" and it will be over by arrival of Typhoon. Typhoon is very strong storm. You can't use umbllera because wind is too strong to open it. Most Typhoon takes 2-3 days to pass Japan. So, stay in when Typhoon is coming, and never goes too close on river or sea. It is very dengous.
After Typhoon are gone, Japanese hot summer starts. Most beaches open at the middle of July, and fireworks are the sign of beginning of summer. Around the end of July, fireworks festival hold everywhere in Japan.
On July 7, there is Tanabata Festival. Tanabata comes from famous folk-tail "Orihime and Hikoboshi." Also, there are many kinds of Japanese style summer festival at the endo of July. At the same time, Summer Break for school kids begins.
National Holiday:
- 3rd monday "Day of Sea" (海の日)
Major Events:
- Fireworks
Weather: Typhoon season (rains 125mm per month)
Ave. temperature and humidity of Tokyo: 25.2 degrees C, 77%
Tourist Info.
To see Goraiko, you must arrive at the top of Mt. Fuji by 4:20 (depend of the sunrise time).
Must likely, you would better to stay at the mountain house to stay at night and leave there in the mid-night.
Takes about 5 to 7 hours from the 5th station to the top 10th station.
Access
0. at Mt. Fuji Station.
1. use a shuttle bus to the 5th station.
2. climb up for 7 hours.
30 min