Mount Fuji (Fujisan in Japanese) is an active volcano that straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures. At 3,776 meters, it is the highest mountain in Japan.
Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan, and the mountain itself has been an object of worship since ancient times. With this background, Mount Fuji was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2013.
Mount Fuji is accessible by bus or car to the 5th station of the mountain, which attracts many tourists as well as climbers during the summer climbing season.
Mount Fuji seen from Mount Takao (Tokyo)
Mount Fuji can be viewed from various locations in Japan, including Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures where Mount Fuji is located.
Climbing Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji has four 5th station: the Fuji Subaru Line 5th station (Yamanashi Prefecture), the Subashiri 5th station (Shizuoka Prefecture), the Gotemba-guchi new 5th station (Shizuoka Prefecture), and the Fujinomiya-guchi 5th station (Shizuoka Prefecture).
The Fuji Subaru Line 5th station, located on the Yamanashi Prefecture side at an elevation of approximately 2,300 meters, is particularly popular as a sightseeing spot.
From the 5th station of the Fuji Subaru Line, visitors can see the Fuji Five Lakes and the sea of clouds.
Visitors can also enjoy gourmet food featuring Mount Fuji at this spot.
Fuji 5th station to the summit is open during a certain period of the year.
The opening period varies slightly depending on the route, but it is from the beginning of July to the beginning of September.