Experiences labelled with 'trek mount fuji'
What better symbol for mountainous and volcanic Japan, than an active volcano climbed by 200,000 people annually? Mount Fuji, which last erupted in 1707-1708 is a holy site for many Japanese people. The first part of an ancient Japanese saying tells one, "A wise man climbs Mount Fuji once in their life," and there is really no excuse to be unwise since Mount Fuji is only two hours from Tokyo by bus. Mount Fuji is visible from a distance, and for postcard perfect pictures, you should take them in the towns around the mountain before the mountain looms over you. Before climbing Mount Fuji, you need to decide if you want to climb from the base, or from the halfway-point (as most Japanese do). The ...
