The highest peak in Japan and a symbol of the nation, Mount Fuji has for generations adorned calendars, souvenirs and nearly every conceivable bit of Japanese memorabilia. It has inspired a great range of art from ukiyo-e woodblock prints and Western-style oils to wall paintings at public bath houses, literary works, photography and song.
The mere sight of the mountain triggers nostalgia in many Japanese. For some, it borders on the divine, a mountain worthy of worship. Others see it simply as a great place to do a bit of mountain climbing. The 3,776-meter peak is the result of violent volcanic activities that began around 100,000 years ago. It settled down to its familiar cone shape about 10,000 years ago. Still, it is a relatively young volcano, having last erupted in 1707.
Mount Fuji is more than your mundane mountain. Hot lava flowing down created a vast, otherworldly area at the foot of the peak now covered with dense vegetation.
When the fiery lava hit and incinerated the trees, it created a huge number of lava molds. There are so many of these molds, possibly the highest concentration in the world, the area has been designated a precious natural monument by the government.
The vast expanse of deep vegetation that eventually overgrew parts of the lava field is called Aokigahara. A mystical region, it is flush with wild birds, animals and strange stories.
Indeed, Aokigahara has a dark, scary side. Some people go in and are never seen again. Many have ended their lives here, believing their bodies would never be found in the thick foliage.
For the brave, there is a hiking course that will bring visitors safely through the eerie woods-as long as they stay on the trail.
There are also the Five Fuji Lakes-Yamanakako, Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Shojiko and Motosuko-near the foot of the mountain. All are popular with tourists, offering beautiful views, fishing and skating.
From Tokyo, take JR Chuo Line express trains at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station, which takes about 90 minutes. Then change to Fujikyu Line and get off at Kawaguchiko Station, from which bus services are available to the 5th Station of Mount Fuji during spring through fall seasons. Highway bus services are available from Shinjuku Station to the 5th Station. From Osaka, take the Shinkansen to Mishima Station and then take a bus to Kawaguchiko Station. The official climbing season for Mount Fuji is July and August, during which a safety guidance center is set up at the 6th Station. Visit (www.city.fujiyoshida.yamanashi.jp) and (fujisan.ne.jp).
標高３７７６メートルの日本最高峰。静岡、山梨の両県にまたがる成層火山。１７０７年（宝永4年）の噴火で南東中腹に火口（現在の宝永山）ができた。以後は活動を休止。山頂に浅間(せんげん)神社があるため、古来、富士山講などの信仰登山が盛んなことでも知られる。
例年７月１日が「お山開き」となっており、この日から山小屋などの観光施設がオープンする。
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