Mt Fuji
- Address:Shizuoka
- Hours:Open daily, climbing season in July and August
- Admission:Free
8:12 AM Monday, May 28
Passing clouds. Mild.
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The legendary Mount Fuji is 12,388 feet tall
(3,776 meters) and is Japan’s highest mountain. With spectacular
360-degree views of Lake Ashinko, the Hakone mountains, and the
Owakudani Valley, climbing Mt. Fuji is an unforgettable experience.
Over
one million people hike to the top of Mount Fuji each year. Mount Fuji
is located in the heart of Hakone National Park. The climbing season is
from July to August, when the weather is the mildest and there is the
least amount of snow on the mountain.
Named after the Buddhist
fire goddess Fuchi, Mount Fuji is a holy mountain, and at its peak is a
Shinto Shrine dedicated to the goddess Sengen-Sama. Below is an
astonishing view of the Fuji Five Lakes and the Shiraito Falls. Mount
Fuji is surrounded by lush greenery and, in the spring, budding cherry
blossoms.
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Great tour although it is very weather-sensitive. Fortunately we were able to see Mt. Fuji despite of the slight fog/humidity in the air.
I would have preferred to ride the ropeway for the full path instead of only the first part, anyway it was spectacular.
Very good guide as well.
Great trip despite the inclement weather. The guide was very knowlegable and entertaining. He is a great asset and deserves a raise. The itinerary was well planned and took the expected time. We even got to see the top of Mt. Fuji for a few minutes before the clouds closed in again.
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Mt. Fuji is 62 miles (100 kilometers) from Tokyo and borders the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures in Japan. Yamanashi and Shizuoka are located in the Chūbu region on the island of Honshu. You can get to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo by riding a bullet train, taking a subway, or tour bus.
