If you'd like to get your bearings, make your way to Fuji Viewing Platform. It offers panoramic views that stretch for miles.
This scenic viewpoint is located in the leafy city of Fujiyoshida. Fuji Viewing Platform is free, making it the ideal cheap day out. Put aside enough time to check out a few nearby attractions, like Fuji-Q Highland, Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai.