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Things To Do: Mt Fuji
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  • 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.
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    Things To Do: Orbit View of Mt Fuji
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  • 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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    Things To Do: Fuji Five Lakes
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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.
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    Things To Do: Lake Yamanaka p
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  • 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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    Things To Do: Mt Komagatake
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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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    Things To Do: More views over the mountains.
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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
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    Things To Do: Komegatake Ropeway
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  • 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
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    Things To Do: Hakone
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  • 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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    Things To Do: The Hakone Shrine
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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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    Things To Do: Lake Ashi-no-ko
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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
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    Comments for keeweechic about Fuji
    Toshioohsako Sat Nov 17, 2007 16:41 UTC
     Your Japan tips are wonderful. They reminds me of many palce I have "NOT" been. Greetings
    Bilimari Mon Jul 10, 2006 17:38 UTC
     Great information on Fuji! I climbed Fuji during my high school trip loooong time ago, and it was just beautiful.
    CliffClaven Fri Apr 7, 2006 11:27 UTC
     Going all the way? Gambatte ne!!
    Waalewiener Sun May 29, 2005 20:37 UTC
     Hi Keewee this is a very nice page consumption Taxes are not to bad we pay 15 here in Canada on most items we buy Yes I would love to visit Fuji and they make good camera's etc
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