Perhaps no image is more closely associated with Japan than Mt. Fuji. The distinctive shapeis both iconic and revered — and climbing the mountain is a rite of passage for citizens of Japan.
- About Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san, the highest mountain in Japan, straddling the boundary between the Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. West of Tokyo, it can be seen… - Climbing Tips
There is a Japanese proverb that states only a fool climbs Mount Fuji twice. And real fool climbs the mountain unprepared. Do your homework before… - Getting To Mount Fuji From Tokyo
By Bus: From Tokyo, you can catch a bus from the Shinjuku station. You will be taken to the fifth station (Kawaguchi-ko). A one-way ticket… - The Traditional Climb Up Fuji-San
Located a little over 50 miles outside of Tokyo, Mount Fuji can be seen from higher hotels like the Park Hyatt, though that is more…