Mount Fuji is one of the famous volcanoes, located on Honshu island, 80km southeast of Tokyo, overlooking the rolling Pacific Ocean. At 3,776m, it is the highest mountain in Japan. Mount Fuji stands out against the sky from hundreds of miles away, and visitors can view the mountain from many different angles. In Tokyo, go up to the Bunkyo Building or the Tokyo Skytree for a view of the mountains silhouetted against the backdrop of Tokyo's skyscrapers. The best time to see the mountain is early morning or late evening, especially in the cold months. The time when the famous snow-capped peak of Fuji appears most clearly is from November to May every year.
Mount Fuji is a round-top volcano. The top of the mountain has a lake 800m wide, 200m deep, which is the crater left behind. Between 781 and 1707, the volcano erupted 18 times. Currently still active, the top of the mountain still has the phenomenon of steaming. Because there are vents, there are many caves at the foot of the mountain, with all kinds of drawings, very attractive to tourists. When Mount Fuji is active, the lava melts the cooled lava, clears the blockage, then spews out, flowing around. When it cools, it settles there, forming hills like beautiful round hammers. In the language of the Ha Di, Japan ethnic groups, Fuji means volcano.
It is said that the first person to reach the top of this mountain was an anonymous monk. Before the Meiji era, because Fuji was a sacred mountain, women were not allowed to climb to the top. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and ideal for many climbers.
About 200,000 people climb this mountain every year; of which 30% are foreigners. The journey to climb the mountain takes about 3 to 7 hours, while the lower mountain is faster, only takes about 2 to 5 hours. The path can be divided into 10 base stations; From the starting point to the 15th station, you have climbed 2300 meters above sea level. Most of the climb is at night so that when you reach the top, you will meet the early morning sunrise. Because of the large number of climbers, the annual problem is the amount of waste along the way. Even so, painting Mount Fuji is still a particularly fascinating journey.
According to local legend, the first time conquering this mountain took place in the 8th century. Today, it takes visitors about 5-7 hours to climb to the top and 3-4 hours to descend. The mountain is officially open to visitors in July and August with many different roads. Although it will take strength, the mountain road is quite easy, even for inexperienced people. More than 300,000 local residents and tourists participated in conquering the mountains; many of them carefully plan to catch the sunset from the top of the mountain.
Every year, Mount Fuji is opened for two months. From July 1st, the opening ceremony is held at Mount Gogome in the Yoshida Gate. On August 31, all activities officially ended, but before that on August 26, 27, the bonfire ceremony to close the mountain was conducted.
This is the time with the most ideal climate in Mount Fuji. On the top of the mountain, the wind is light, the temperature is from 5°C to 6°C. Although the opening time is not much, it still attracts millions of Japanese and foreign tourists every year to visit and travel here.
From the beginning of July to the end of August is the climbing season for tourists everywhere. The climb takes about 3 to 7 hours, passing through 10 base stations. If possible, go to station 5, to admire the mountain up close. From station 5, visitors just need to raise their eyes to see the snow-capped peaks or enjoy the panoramic view of the Fuji Five Lakes stretching in sight.
It is said that if you go to Japan without going to Mount Fuji, that trip has lost half of its fun. So don't miss this opportunity.
