Fuji Things to Do Tips by keeweechic

Mt Fuji has become emblematic of Japan, the single sight that everyone knows, whether they have actually see it or not. No matter which direction you are coming from, the white tipped cone appears as if watching your journey. You can drive a car up to the '5th' station. Here at this level, there are the usual souvenir shops, a restaurant and a Shinto Shrine

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Directions: On the border of Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures.

Ever seen an orbit photo of Mt Fuji? It is clearly recognisable.. but obviously I can't show it.

Most people climb Mt. Fuji to see the sunrise above the sea of clouds from the 7-8th Stations on the Yoshidaguchi climbing trail. But there are other activities at the summit, including getting a calligraphic stamp from the summit shrine, walking around the summit crater on a 1 1/2 hour circuit, mailing letters from the post office, or calling a friend from the public phone at the highest point in Japan.

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Fuji Five Lakes - created out of the eruptions and formed after the ash and lava clogged the streams and dams. To
the north of Mount Fuji, forming a gentle arc, are the Fuji Go-ko, Fuji Five Lakes.

From east to west, they are Lakes Yamanaka-ko, Kawaguchi-ko, Sai-ko, Shoji-ko, and Motosu-ko. The Five Lake area is a year-round vacation spot offering fishing, hunting, camping, trekking, and spas, especially popular with day-trippers from Tokyo.

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Directions: The lakes are connected by excellent roads (Routes 138 and 139) and are easily accessible by bus from the main centers of Gotemba, Fuji-Yoshida, and Kawaguchi-ko.

Each lake has its own claim to fame: Yamanaka-ko is the largest; Kawaguchi-ko offers the best reflection of Fuji; Sai-ko has the best fishing and offers nearby Jukai, the Sea of Trees; Shoji-ko, the smallest, is the most picturesque; and Motosu-ko, with dazzling blue waters, is the deepest..

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Mt Komagatake - An all around view of the Hakone mountains, Lake Ashi and Mt.Fuji can be seen from the top of this 1,357m high mountain. Mt. Komagatake erupted on March 05, 1996, after the 54 years dormancy and again on October 25, 1999.

The view on a clear day is truly wonderful.

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More views over the mountains and Lake area. The Mountain is a very popular destination for hikers. The path however is fairly steep at times.

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Address: Mt Komegatake

Komegatake Ropeway - On a 4Km long ropeway ride, enjoy a breath-taking view of the volcanic Hakone Mountains and Lake Ashi.

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Address: Mt Komegatake

Hakone is the closest resort to Tokyo. Therefore it is very popular tourist's destination for Japanese and foreign visitors who are staying in Tokyo.

The major attractions of the Hakone area are good views of Mt.Fuji, hotsprings, Lake Ashi-no-ko (Ashi) and the Tori Gate of the Hakone Shrine which stands at the foot of Mt. Komagatake.

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The Hakone Shrine was founded in 757 and lies on the shores of Lake Ashi. It is famous for its long history and cultural relics. The shrine was dedicated to one of the most famous gods.
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Lake Ashi-no-ko lies in the heart of Hakone National Park. 20km in circumference it fills the crater of the extinct volcano Mt. Hakone which erupted over 2000 years ago. Lake Ashi's steep shores, encircled by volcanic mountains, are densely covered by forests.

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Address: Lake Ashi, Hakone