Yes, you can get a spectacular view of Mount Fuji from the Shinkansen (bullet train) if you are traveling on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Nagoya/Kyoto/Osaka. To see the mountain, you must sit on the right side of the train if you are heading away from Tokyo (downbound) or on the left side if you are heading toward Tokyo (upbound). In the seat reservation system, this corresponds to Seat E (or Seat D in Green Class). The mountain is visible for about 10 minutes, roughly 40 to 45 minutes after departing Tokyo (near Shin-Fuji Station). However, the view is entirely dependent on the weather; Mount Fuji is notoriously "shy" and is often shrouded in clouds, even on otherwise sunny days. For 2026 travelers, the best chances for a clear view are during the winter months (December to February) when the air is driest and the mountain is covered in its iconic snow cap. It is a quintessential Japanese experience to watch the volcano glide past at 177 mph while enjoying an "Ekiben" (station lunch box). If the weather is clear, the train conductor will sometimes make a brief announcement to alert passengers to look out the window.