Mount Fuji (Fujisan)

There is no doubt that the main attraction of the prefecture and the city of Shizuoka is Japan's most famous mountain, its symbol – magnificent Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji looks great on postcards and is often painted by artists. But the mountain is not as harmless as it may seem: it is an active volcano, the height of which is more than 3770 meters.

Since ancient times, Mount Fuji has been a source of inspiration for oriental artists, poets, and musicians. That is why Fujiyama became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. And it is registered there as follows: Mount Fuji is a sacred place and a source of inspiration.

Therefore, all visitors who come to Shizuoka go to experience this source of inspiration, beauty, and popularity of the prefecture.

In fact, it's not just the mountain to see in the area. Yes, of course, during the summer, one of the most popular activities is climbing Mount Fujiyama. There are several routes of varying degrees of difficulty and in accordance with the training of the participants of the ascent. It is noteworthy that almost all routes are designed to be on top of the mountain by dawn. The sunrise that you will see is an incredible experience that will be remembered for a lifetime.

But do not overestimate your strength and immediately take a difficult route. Everyone recommends starting small, especially since there are so many attractions around the mountain that you need to spend several months here to get acquainted with each of them in detail.

For example, beautiful nature: parks, forests, popular tourist waterfall called Shiraito-no-Taki. Here, at the foot of the mountain, lies the beautiful Fuji Safari Park, where you can spend a wonderful time looking at the flora and fauna of this unusual area. A huge number of temples and monasteries, both near and on the mountain, make Fujiyama a sacred place. There is also an ancient cemetery and unusual caves, some of which, according to locals, have magical properties.