Mount Fuji
Japanese Name:
富士山
Romaji Name:
fujisan
Description
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Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). It is an iconic, symmetrical volcano located on Honshu Island, about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan’s “Three Sacred Mountains” and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707. The mountain is a popular destination for climbers and tourists, especially during the summer climbing season, and is admired for its beauty in all seasons.
History
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Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest and most iconic mountain, standing at 3,776 meters. It is a stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707–1708. Mount Fuji has been sacred in Japanese culture for centuries, inspiring Shinto and Buddhist practices, art, and literature. During the Edo period (17th–19th centuries), climbing Fuji became a popular pilgrimage. Today, Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a symbol of Japan, and a major destination for climbers and tourists worldwide.