What age is this origami Mt. Fuji for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ふじさん” (富士山). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold Japanese TraditionOriginal

How to make an origami Mt. FujiふじさんMt. Fuji

Japan’s tallest mountain, with a white cap of snow. The white side of the paper becomes the snow.

4 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて三角に折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.
手前の1まいだけ、上のかどを下へ折る
Fold the top corner of the front layer down.
うしろの紙は折りません。白い雪が出てきます。
白い三角の先を、少し上へ折りかえす
Fold the tip of the white triangle back up a little.
てっぺんを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top point behind.
できあがり！ふじさんのできあがり！空に太陽や雲をかいてもすてきです。
Finished! Your Mt. Fuji is finished! Try drawing the sun or clouds in the sky.

Fun fact

ふじさんの高さは3776メートル。日本でいちばん高い山です。

Mt. Fuji is 3,776 meters tall. It is the highest mountain in Japan.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Mt. Fuji for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ふじさん” (富士山). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.