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The nation’s most treasured mountain sees hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. Some spoil its beauty for all by ignoring guidelines, climbing unprepared, leaving trash.
Mt. Fuji in Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Standing at 3,776 meters (about 12,388 feet) above sea level, it’s also famous for being the tallest mountain in Japan. These are facts that many people would already be familiar with, but there are some lesser-known trivia about Mt. Fuji that can be quite interesting as well. For example, what is Red Fuji and why is it considered an auspicious sight? Is there really an unidentified mysterious animal called Mossie lurking in the nearby Lake Motosu? Join Yu Sato on this intriguing journey through a few factoids related to Mt. Fuji and let your curiosity be tickled!
Source: Psst! Wanna Hear Some Surprising Secrets About Mt. Fuji? | LIVE JAPAN travel guide
Spend an unforgettable day trip from Tokyo with this Mt. Fuji tour! Choose your pick from stops like Lake Kawaguchi, 5th Station and more!
Source: Exploring Mt. Fuji : A Day Tour from Tokyo, Japan – I am Aileen
It may be elusive, but it’s a view you’ll never forget.
Conquer the summit of Mount Fuji for real this time, instead of just looking at it in pictures!
Source: Here’s How You Can Conquer The Summit of Mount Fuji & Catch The Sunrise!
Japan – Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
As a spiritual symbol of Japan, Mt. Fuji is one of only three sacred mountains of the country and its tallest at 3,776 meters. Its designation as a UNESCO world heritage site further exemplifies its importance to not only the people of Japan but to the world as well.
Read more from source: How I Photographed the Double Diamond Fuji
Japan – Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Japan – Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
While there is plenty of nature to discover in the Kawaguchiko area, Tyas Utami would like to introduce you to the Kawaguchi-ko Herb Festival, held here annually in June and July, during which you can enjoy panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, all while surrounded by blooming lavender and other herb flowers.
