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Mount Fuji

February 26, 2014 by Kassia

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…

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