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Mt. Fuji

静岡県富士宮市・山梨県富士吉田市(山頂)View on map

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Japan's highest peak at 3,776 meters and the nation's most enduring symbol. Mt. Fuji has been an object of religious mountain worship since ancient times and is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the title 'Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration.'

Nature Info

Type
山岳
Elevation
3776m(日本最高峰)
Access
新宿から富士急行・バスで五合目まで約2時間30分。新幹線利用は新富士駅または三島駅乗り換え。

History & Origins

Since the Jomon period, people have venerated the mountain as a deity capable of devastating eruptions. During the Edo period, 'Fuji-ko' pilgrimage confraternities made climbing Mt. Fuji a popular practice among ordinary people. The most recent eruption occurred in 1707 (the Hoei Eruption).

Highlights

The sunrise viewed from the summit, panoramic views from the 5th Station, the Fuji Five Lakes (including Kawaguchiko and Yamanakako), Shiraito Falls, and the sweeping Asagiri Highlands are all iconic.

Visitor Guide

The official climbing season runs from July to August. Four routes are available: Fujinomiya, Yoshida, Gotemba, and Subashiri. Acclimatization for altitude sickness is essential. Overnight stays at mountain huts are strongly recommended over day trips.

Best Season

Climbing: July–August. Viewing snow-capped Mt. Fuji: October–March.

Annual Events

  • 2

    富士山の日

    2月23日(「ふじさん」の語呂合わせ)は「富士山の日」とされ、山梨・静岡両県で富士山にちなんだ記念イベントや特別展示が開催されます。

  • 7

    山開き

    毎年7月上旬に吉田口・須走口の山開き祭が行われます。北口本宮冨士浅間神社では開山を告げる神事が執り行われ、夏の登山シーズンの始まりを告げます。