Mt Fuji Tour
An Exciting Lifetime Memory

Mt Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, with a beautifully symmetrical volcanic cone.

It goes without saying Fuji Mountain is a must see while staying in Japan.

It is worshiped as a sacred mountain, and a religious spot for Shinto and Buddhists in Japan. They believe the mountain is a gateway to another world.

Unlike other sacred mountains in the world - You CAN climb Mountain Fuji.
It is actually considered a pilgrimage to climb on it.As the Japanese say, a wise man climbs Fuji once, and a fool twice.

The meaning?

The climb is very steep. Certainly not for everyone.

The official climbing season is only two months long (July and August).

200,000 pilgrims and hikers make the climb every year. Up to a third of these climbers are foreign tourists.

Parts of the route are so crowded, you will be dragging your feet in a slow-moving line.

On the mountain the only way of getting around is by foot.

Some people make an overnight climb in order to reach the Top for sunrise.

Temperatures at the top can be below zero during climbing months, while in Tokyo the hot and humid season brings temperatures to 40°C at the same time.

If you want to enjoy Fuji Mountain at a more leisurely pace Mt Fuji tours are available in all shapes and sizes.

Mt Fuji scenery isn't the only view you can enjoy in the area. There are a number of spots to visit.
The Fuji five lakes, scattered around the northern side of Mt. Fuji, are the perfect reflecting pools for the mountain's beauty.

Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Hakone is famous for its hot springs and it's majestic view of nearby Mount Fuji.

I've made a list of a few excellent Tours for you. These tours save you the hassle of trying to figure out how to get there on your own, and you can make the most out of a short stay.

Fuji Mountain From A Distance

If you're planning a train trip between Tokyo and Osaka, or you're taking the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto, Nagoya or Osaka, then about 40 to 45 minutes after leaving Tokyo you can see it on your right hand side.

Fuji Mountain can be seen especially on a clear day, mainly during winter and in the mornings.

Fuji Mountain is also visible from a few Tokyo skyline observatories. Mori hills observatory in Roppongi, to name just one of them. This City View observatory which is on the 52nd floor, gives you a superb 360 degrees view of the city, the best you can get.

5 Quick Mount Fuji Facts

• Names: Mt Fuji, Fujiyama, Fuji-san.


• Height: 12,388 feet (3,776 m).


• Entrance fee: Free


• It's an dormant volcano. The last Mount Fuji Eruption was in 1708.


• It is located near the Pacific coast, just west of Tokyo, in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

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