Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, with a summit elevation of 3,776.24 m. It is the highest mountain in Japan, the second-highest volcano on any Asian island, and the seventh-highest peak of an island on Earth. Mount Fuji last erupted from 1707 to 1708.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting tips
- The official climbing season is early July to early September; views are clearest in winter.
- Best season in Japan: March to May and October to November.
- Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.
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Where to stay nearby
The most convenient base is Tokyo. Recommended areas: Shinjuku (transport hub, nightlife and views); Asakusa & Ueno (old Tokyo atmosphere and better value); Ginza & Tokyo Station (upmarket, central and Shinkansen access).
Nearby landmarks
Temple · Japan · 104 km
Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest temple, reached via the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa.
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Shrine · Japan · 272 km
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up a forested mountain.
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Temple · Japan · 274 km
Kinkaku-ji
The Golden Pavilion, reflected in its mirror pond.
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Castle · Japan · 300 km
Osaka Castle
A towering castle keep in a moated park, glorious in cherry-blossom season.
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