Arround Fuji Mountain! Japan

Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan) is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcano has been worshiped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people throughout the centuries.

Mount Fuji is an active volcano, which most recently erupted in 1707. It stands on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures and can be seen from Tokyoand Yokohama on clear days.

Another easy way to view Mount Fuji is from the train on a trip between Tokyo and Osaka. If you take the shinkansen from Tokyo in direction of Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, the best view of the mountain can be enjoyed from around Shin-Fuji Station on the right hand side of the train, about 40-45 minutes into the journey.

Note however, that clouds and poor visibility often block the view of Mount Fuji, and you have to consider yourself lucky if you get a clear view of the mountain. Visibility tends to be better during the colder seasons of the year than in summer, and in the early morning and late evening hours than during the middle of the day.

If you want to enjoy Mount Fuji at a more leisurely pace and from a nice natural surrounding, you should head to the Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region at the northern foot of the mountain, or to Hakone, a nearby hot spring resort. Mount Fuji is officially open for climbing during July and August via several routes.

Things to do in Mount Fuji:

For this particular post, I will be sharing my adventures at Japan’s most iconic landmark, Mount Fuji. This town was my base for this trip. So here are the top three things to do when you visit Mount Fuji!

1.Mount Tenjo

Mount Tenjo is located beside Kawaguchi Lake, and its observation deck is one of the best spots to view Mount Fuji. One can opt to climb up the mountain but a round-trip by the cable car costs only JPY 720. Of course, you can also get a one-way ticket and afterwards make your own way down. Up on the mountain, you get panoramic views of Mount Fuji and I must say, it is really breathtaking

2.Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine

Before the cold wind got into my bones, I took a bus down to my next destination – Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine. In Japan, there are a lot of Fuji Sengen Shrines (shrines dedicated to Princess Konohanasakuya, the Shinto deity associated with Mount Fuji), and Fujiyoshida is one of them. You will pass by this shrine if you climb the Yoshida Trail to get to Mount Fuji.

3.Benifuji Onsen

The best way to end a tiring day is to take a dip in an onsen bath! I Googled and found Benifuji Onsen, the only onsen around Kawaguchiko with a view of Mount Fuji. Admission is JPY 700 and you are allowed to spend as much time in the onsen as you like. Bring your own modesty towel, but everything else like toiletries are all provided., the experience of soaking in a hot spring bath, which has a perfect view of Mount Fuji, is indescribable! You have to experience it for yourself!

Mount Fuji is one of the top 100 mountains in japan!

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