Kawaguchiko Museum 2026: 100 Views of Mt. Fuji, August Closures, and Entry Fees

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Information checked: August 14, 2026, 8:31 AM JST.

Kawaguchiko Museum is showing a 35th-anniversary exhibition built around 100 printed views of Mt. Fuji. It is a practical indoor choice when summer cloud, heat, or rain makes outdoor sightseeing less comfortable, but visitors need to watch the Tuesday closure pattern.

Short answerThe exhibition runs from July 11 through October 4, 2026. The museum is open 9:30 AM-5:00 PM with last admission at 4:30 PM. General and university admission is JPY 800, junior-high and high-school admission is JPY 500, and elementary-age children and younger enter free.

Key Facts For Travelers

Affected areaKawaguchiko Museum on the northeast shore of Lake Kawaguchiko.

Exhibition datesJuly 11-October 4, 2026.

Hours9:30 AM-5:00 PM; last admission 4:30 PM.

Remaining August closuresTuesday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 25.

What the Exhibition Covers

The museum says the exhibition combines 45 ukiyo-e works with 55 prints by later artists, for a total of 100 views of Mt. Fuji. The selection compares how artists handled the mountain’s color, light, form, and changing cultural meaning.

This is an art exhibition rather than a general Mt. Fuji visitor center. Travelers looking for route maps or climbing advice should use the official visitor-information facilities instead.

Fees, Free Entry Rules, and Facilities

General and university admission is JPY 800, while junior-high and high-school students pay JPY 500. Elementary-age children and younger enter free. The visitor with a disability certificate and one accompanying person also enter free under the published policy.

August 14 is a Yamanashi resident service day, but free entry requires proof of Yamanashi residence. Most international visitors should expect the normal admission fee. The museum also states that its cafe is not currently operating, although the museum shop can be visited separately.

Traveler Actions

Avoid planning the museum for August 18 or 25, the remaining August closure dates.
Arrive before the 4:30 PM last-admission cutoff.
Bring proof of Yamanashi residence only if you qualify for the August 14 service day.
Do not rely on the museum cafe for food; the official page says it is not currently operating.
Follow gallery photography rules and keep phones silent around displayed works.

Official Sources

Update History

August 14, 2026: Created from the museum’s current exhibition dates, 100-print description, August closures, admission rules, last-entry time, and cafe-status notice.