Fuji Mountain

Mount Fuji (富士山) is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m (12.389 ft). An active stratovolcano That last erupted in 17-07-08, Mount Fuji lies about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. Mount Fuji's symmetrical cone Exceptionally, the which is snow-capped Several months a year, is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers. It is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains" (三 霊 山 Sanreizan) along with Mount Tate and Mount Haku.

Approximately 300 000 people climbed Mount Fuji in 2009.  The most popular period for people to hike up Mount Fuji is from July to August, while huts and other facilities are operating.  Buses to the fifth station start running on 1 July . Climbing from October to May is very strongly discouraged, after a number of high-profile Deaths and severe cold weather.  Most Japanese climb the mountain at night in order to be in a position at or near the summit the sun Rises Pls. The morning sunshine is Called 御 来 光 "Goraikō" which means "Honourable arrival of light".

There are four major routes from the fifth station to the summit with an additional four routes from the foot of the mountain. The major routes from the fifth station are (clockwise) the Lake Kawaguchi, Subashiri, Gotemba, and Fujinomiya routes. The routes from the foot of the mountain are the Shojiko, Yoshida, Suyama, and Murayama routes. The stations on different routes are at different elevations. The highest fifth station is located at Fujinomiya, Followed by Kawaguchi, Subashiri, and Gotemba.

Even though it is only the second highest fifth stations, the Kawaguchiko route is the most popular route Because of its large parking area and many large mountain huts where a climber can rest or stay. During the summer season, most Mount Fuji climbing tour buses Arrive there. The next popular route is the Fujinomiya the which has the highest fifth station, Followed by Subashiri and Gotemba.