Mount Fuji, also known as Fujiyama, is a still active volcano 3.776 meters high and is the main attraction of Japan.
On its slopes extends a vast region of lakes, waterfalls, plateaus and caves that have earned Mount Fuji its inclusion among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
La Five Lakes Region It is located a short distance from Tokyo and is located north of Fujiyama. Given its grandeur, Fujiyama is visible from all corners of Japan but, without a doubt, the Five Lakes Region is one of the favorite destinations for tourists from all over the world to enjoy the beauty of the volcano.
Its name is due to the presence of lakes Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Sa茂ko, Motosuko and Sojiko and in many of them you can take splendid cruises to discover all the landscapes of Fuji.
Many are the attractions present in this region which is also characterized by several amusement parks and numerous sports facilities. Don't miss the prehistoric caves near Lake Sai: the Fugaku Wind Cave (the Fugaku Wind Cave) and the suggestive Narusawa Ice Cave (the cave of Ghiaccio Narusawa).
Every year on August 26 and 27, the slopes of Fuji are celebrated Fiesta dello Yoshida no Hi Matsuri, the very popular fire festival. This event symbolizes not only the end of summer but is also a propitiatory rite to preserve the safety of climbers.
Si vas a escalation Mount Fuji, you should know that its summit (open to climbing only from July 1 to August 28) is almost always covered in snow and sudden snowfall can occur even in summer.
Taking into account that it takes around 6 hours to reach the top of Fujiyama and almost 4 hours to descend, generally those who decide to undertake this experience begin the ascent in the early afternoon, starting from the fifth station of Mount Fuji. In this way it is possible spend the night in a shelter near the summit and start climbing again before dawn to see the sun rise.
Mount Fuji is considered a place sacred since ancient times and is still the destination of numerous pilgrimages. Precisely for this reason, camping is strictly prohibited and you can only spend the night in mountain huts that are shared dormitories. On the way to Fujiyama you can also visit the gods. wonderful sanctuaries such as those of Bed and several museums of Japanese art, such as the Museo Kawaguchiko Konohana or Museo de Arte Itchiku Kobota.
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