Probably the most famous Japan’s landmark , located about 100km (60mi) from Tokyo, and rising up to 3776m (12 340ft) high.
Mt. Fuji has a special meaning to the Japanese people and they like to gather to ascend it and reach it’s summit. The main climbing season is from July to August, as Mt. Fuji’s summit is covered by snow between October and May. Either way you can decide to ascend it even on other times of the year but there are no guarantees that any of the huts will be open.
The ascent can take around 12 hours, and is divided into stations. The most common way is to reach the fifth station – Lake Kawaguchi by bus, where the road ends, and start from there.
It takes about an hour to walk around the Mt.Fuji’s crater which erupted lava in the 1707 for the last time. Still it’s rather considered dormant than extinct.
WHAT IS IT KNOWN AS
The volcano is venerated by the Japanese who call it Fuji-san.
HOW TO GET THERE
You can reach it by bus or train from Tokyo.
WHAT TO SEE
Be sure to see The Sengen shrine and the Fuji Five Lakes, and for a memorable experience watch the sunrise at the summit.