The famous and popular mountain of Mt. Fuji
is
known for being the highest in Japan's country. It is
often visited by citizens and foreign visitors. The lakes
surrounding Mt. Fuji are called the Fuji-Five Lakes,
they
a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park as well as
Mt. Fuji.
Mount Fuji is 3776 meters high, which makes it the
tallest mountain in Japan. The perfectly shaped
mountain is also an active volcano that last erupted in
1708. Because of its majestic appearance it has been
worshipped and considered a sacred deity that
ascetic
monks revered. The snowcapped visage of Mount
Fuji
has been iconic in many artistic outlets and is now
known as one of the symbols of Japan. On a clear
day
you can ride the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo
to
Osaka and see the mountain in the distance. If you
wish
to see the mountain from another angle then you can
enjoy the view from the Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko),
which are located at the base.
Mount Fuji is one of the Three Holy Mountains in
Japan
along with Mount Tate and Mount Haku. In 2003 it
was
designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When
hiking season begins at Mount Fuji it becomes very
popular for climbers to reach the top before the
sunrise.
There are trails made for people to follow and the
travel
time varies depending on the station you depart from.
Also visibility of Mount Fuji tends to be better in the
early
morning and late evening.
The 5th station is usually the highest and most
accessible spot that visitors can travel to during good
and safe weather. One of the 5th station starting
points
begins at around 2400 meters (around 7874 feet) in
altitude. There are various stores, and souvenir shops,
as well as occasional shrines that are established at
the
stations. The rest areas alone hold tranquil sceneries
of
the mountainside, even when there are foggy days the
wind can be heard sweeping past the trees around the
stations. Mt. Fuji’s atmosphere is peaceful and
admirable for its fresh air and lush vegetation as well
as
its height above the cities.
Please
see below for tours that include Mt Fuji:
