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In seasonShizuoka · Fuji CityVOL.0 · 2026-W43

Pampas Grass Maze at Mt. Fuji Children's Kingdom

Climb Fuji's lower slopes on Route 469, then walk into grass taller than you.

By the APEX DRIVE editors (based on official sources)Published Last checked

The shortest way through is about 120 meters; take every wrong turn and it's about 250. The maze at Mt. Fuji Children's Kingdom follows the natural rise and fall of the ground, and the path runs buried in grass around 2 meters tall. It sits in the Town Area of the 94.5-hectare prefectural park, opened in 1999, whose highest point, Observation Hill, is 940 meters up.

From Susono IC, take Prefectural Road 24 up to Suyama, then Route 469 past the Fuji Safari Park entrance; the park is about 5 km on. From Shin-Fuji IC, follow Road 72 and the Shin-Tomei frontage road to Road 24. Three lots hold about 1,600 cars, free.

In October the park opens 9:00 to 16:00, the maze until 15 minutes before closing. Admission is ¥830 for adults; the maze is free but may close in rain. Fuji City says Mt. Fuji here stands right in front of you, unlike the view from town.

Highlights HIGHLIGHTS

  1. 01

    Up Route 469

    From Susono IC via Suyama onto Route 469; about 5 km past the Fuji Safari Park entrance.

    Source：Mt. Fuji Kodomo-no-Kuni kodomo.or.jp
  2. 02

    Pampas grass maze

    About 4,700 square meters; roughly 250 m long, 120 m by the shortest route. Grass about 2 m tall over natural, uneven ground.

    Source：Mt. Fuji Kodomo-no-Kuni kodomo.or.jp
  3. 03

    Observation Hill (940 m)

    The highest point in the park.

    Source：Mt. Fuji Kodomo-no-Kuni kodomo.or.jp

Sources and official information SOURCES

Written by the APEX DRIVE editors from facts in the official sources above (not a copy of the official text).Last checked: . Details may change. Please check the official page before you go.

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Details were checked on Oct 18, 2026, 18:00 JST against official sources. Events may be cancelled or changed due to weather. Follow on-site guidance for parking and traffic restrictions.