Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji (富士山 Fujisan, IPA: [ɸɯᵝꜜdʑisaɴ]), located on Honshu Island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft). An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707–08, Mount Fuji lies about 100 kilometres (60 mi) south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone, 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.

Mount Fuji is one of Japan's "Three Holy Mountains" (三霊山 Sanreizan) along with Mount Tate and Mount Haku. It is also a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and one of Japan's Historic Sites. It was added to the World Heritage List as a Cultural Site on June 22, 2013. As per UNESCO, Mount Fuji has “inspired artists and poets and been the object of pilgrimage for centuries”. UNESCO recognizes 25 sites of cultural interest within the Mt. Fuji locality. These 25 locations include the mountain itself, Fujisan Hongū Sengen Shrine and six other Sengen shrines, two lodging houses, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Kawaguchi, the eight Oshino Hakkai hot springs, two lava tree molds, the remains of the Fuji-kō cult in the Hitoana cave, Shiraito Falls, and Miho no Matsubara pine tree grove.

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Pepper-sprayed Marines take on non-lethal weapons course near Mount Fuji

Stars and Stripes 10 Apr 2025
... sprayed with a level-one contamination of oleoresin capsicum during a non-lethal weapons course at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 25, 2025.
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The world's most disappointing cities for tourists revealed - from a 'plastic' US hotspot to ...

The Daily Mail 10 Apr 2025
1. Cancún, Mexico. Negative reviews. 14.2% ... 1. Cancún, Mexico 14.2%. 2. Antalya, Turkey12.2%. 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... 10 ... 5 ... Japanese town erects giant 65ft screen to block off views of Mount Fuji to put off 'disrespectful' tourists at overcrowded photo spot ... .
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What Is The Highest City In The World?

IFL Science 08 Apr 2025
By contrast, the top of Japan’s Mount Fuji sits 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) above sea level and is still less high than the highest city of them all. Any guesses? ... It does, however, take the title of highest permanent settlement in the world.  ... .
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New laws target overtourism at popular travel destinations

Press & Guide 08 Apr 2025
... barriers against tourists overcrowding certain areas while taking photos of Mount Fuji and have discussed increasing tourist taxes or fees for certain iconic attractions for their preservation.
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A Modern Traveler’s Guide to Tokyo, Japan

New York Observer 08 Apr 2025
Tokyo deals in specifics, not generalities ... Summer months (June-August) bring uncomfortable humidity, while January delivers cold but clear skies—ideal for spotting Mount Fuji from observation decks ... The Ultimate Tokyo Travel Guide ... Where to Stay ... Den ... .
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How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig ...

CNN 06 Apr 2025
No map ... They cruised through the bustling capital Tokyo, the tree-blanketed countryside of Miyazaki, fed crackers to deer in Nara, and caught a glimpse of cherry blossoms in Shizuoka – where they also ate a picnic against the backdrop of Mount Fuji ... .
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Closed doors and price hikes: Travel is getting expensive

CNN 05 Apr 2025
In this week’s roundup of travel news ... And those are just the headlines from this week ... Permit fees for climbing Mount Everest are increasing by more than 35%, and climbing Mount Fuji now requires a $27 fee and a test ... The deadline is April 16 ... .
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The unsung region near Tokyo with cherry blossom and no crowds

The Times/The Sunday Times 04 Apr 2025
Mount Chausu is quieter than the likes of Mount Fuji ... As far as active Japanese volcanoes go, Mount Chausu may lack the perfect cone and cultural heft of Fuji, but also absent are the crowds that have ...
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The 3 things you should NEVER do as a tourist visiting Japan | Daily Mail Online

The Daily Mail 02 Apr 2025
Last year, a giant 65ft barrier to block Mount Fuji from view was installed in a popular photo spot to deter badly behaved foreign tourists, and, in 2023, a Japanese store slammed foreign tourists for littering and being rude to staff ... Japan. .
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Beyond the tourist trap: how destinations are battling overtourism in a post-pandemic world

Independent online (SA) 02 Apr 2025
Managing iconic landmarks ... The Trevi Fountain in Rome will introduce a new reservation system that will limit visitor access, while Japan’s Mount Fuji will enforce daily visitor caps during peak seasons in a bid to preserve its natural splendour.
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From sushi to a steakhouse, 6 restaurants set to open in April in Louisville: What to know

Courier Journal 01 Apr 2025
Show Caption. Hide Caption ... See what else you can expect ... 143 W ... Upon entering the restaurant, patrons will see a six-foot Buddha hanging from above, petrified wood details, solid teak furniture, a hand-carved dragon sculpture, and a mural of Mount Fuji.
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The Ultimate Guide to Tokyo’s Best Luxury Hotels

New York Observer 31 Mar 2025
Stepping off the ground-floor elevators, you’ll glimpse a bespoke brooch depicting Mount Fuji—commissioned by Bulgari in the 1970s for its first Japanese client—hinting at the hotel’s guiding concept.
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How catastrophic Mount Fuji eruption could plunge Tokyo into chaos with 800,000 swept up in ...

The Daily Mail 29 Mar 2025
Fuji stopped erupting ... Fuji last erupted ... Fuji to erupt tomorrow ... Mt Fuji as seen from behind the Tokyo skyline, undated ... An eruption on the scale of Mount Fuji's last eruption could go on for two weeks, the panel said.
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Japan issues guidelines telling public what to do if Mount Fuji erupts

CNN 28 Mar 2025
Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt ... The economic loss from a Mount Fuji eruption is estimated to be up to 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion).
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If you want to climb Mount Fuji, you’ll need a reservation, a safety test, and more money

Usatoday 28 Mar 2025
Fuji to curb overtourism ... Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer ... Mount Fuji isn't the only place in Japan that's been struggling with overtourism.
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