Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji has been revered since ancient times.

Mount Fuji is stunningly impressive. At 3,716m (12,388 ft.), it's the tallest mountain in Japan, towering far above anything else around it. It is majestic, grand, and awe-inspiring. To the Japanese it symbolizes the very spirit of their country.

Though it's visible on clear days, mostly in winter, Mount Fuji is, unfortunately, almost always cloaked in clouds.

One of the best spots for views of Mount Fuji is Hakone.

There are six ascents to the summit of Mount Fuji the Go-go-me, or the 5th Stage.

From Tokyo, Kawaguchiko Trail is the most popular and most easily accessible

Although the "official" climbing season is from mid-July to the end of August, you can climb Mount Fuji April through October, weather permitting.

The easiest way to reach Kawaguchiko Trail's 5th Stage is by bus from Shinjuku Station.