Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and has been worshipped as a sacred mountain. The perfect cone shape of the mountain is iconic of Japan.
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.
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Bat Cave, Ice Cave & Wind Cave
The Bat Cave, Ice Cave, and Wind Cave were created through the past eruptions of Mount Fuji.
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Fuji Five Lakes
The Fuji Five Lakes can be found on the northern base of Mount Fuji and was formed by previous eruptions.
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Kawaguchiko Onsen
Lake Kawaguchi has a few ryokans (Japanese traditional inn) with onsen (hot spring) baths that has views of Mount Fuji.
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Kubota Itchiku Art Museum
The Kubota Itchiku Art Museum features the work of Kubota Itchiku who revived the lost art of Tsujigahana silk dyeing.
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Fuji-Q Highland
Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park in the Fuji Five Lake area with record breaking roller coasters.
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Fujisan Sengen Shrine
Fujisan Sengen Shrine is the head shrine out of the 1300 Sengen and Asama shrines in Japan.
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Chureito Pagoda
The Chureito Pagoda is five stories and is located on a mountainside that overlooks Fujiyoshida City with Mount Fuji in the background.
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Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri
Fuji Shibazakura Festival is a 1 ½ month long celebration that usually starts mid-April to the end of May.
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Kachi Kachi Ropeway
The Kachi Kachi Ropeway climbs 400 meters from the eastern shore of Lake Kawaguchi to an observation deck.
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The Fujisan World Heritage Center
The Fujisan World Heritage Center is an information center for Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes.
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Climbing Mount Fuji
Climbing Mount Fuji is one of the top things to do when the official climbing season rolls around.
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Iyashi no Sato
Iyashi no Sato is a reconstructed village that was converted into an open air museum and traditional craft village.
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Fujiten Snow Resort
Fujiten Snow Resort is a small ski resort located in the Fuji Five Lakes area.
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Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai refers to the eight ponds found in the small village of Oshino located in the Fuji Five Lakes region.
