Japan Mount Fuji

Climbing can be one of exciting activity for us to fulfill our holidays besides picnic or shopping
around. The right travel destination to rush our adrenalin is Mount Fuji which is a sacred and important volcanic mountain in Japan. Visible from Tokyo on a clear day, the mountain is located to the west of Tokyo on the main island Honshu.As you know, it is the country's most popular tourist spot and the world's most visited mountain. The official climbing season lasts for only two months, from July to August. Over 100,000 people climb Mt. Fuji each year, will you have your turn soon? But, remember climbing outside the official season is not only technically illegal without police permission but extremely dangerous without alpine climbing experience and equipment. That is why nearly all facilities are closed in the off season. For us who still amateur, there are also Fuji-san climbing tours offered by numerous tourist companies throughout Japan. These tours may include round trip bus fare, climbing guide, hut, dinner, breakfast (packed rice box), and a visit to a hot spring after the descent. Prices tend to be expensive though: a one-day "superman" tour costs around ¥20000 and a more leisurely two-day approach (including overnight stay) is over ¥30000. Once on the mountain the only way of getting around is on foot. The sole exception is horseback riding, available on the Fujiguchiko trail between the 5th and 7th stations only for the steep price of ¥12,000.The most popular places for sightseeing tours of Fuji and surroundings are Hakone, to the east of Mt. Fuji towards Tokyo, and the Fuji Five Lakes, located just north of the mountain. Note, however, that Fuji is notoriously shy and is wreathed in clouds most of the time: it's entirely possible to drive around the mountain and never see it. Visibility tends to be the worst in the hot, muggy summer and the best in the winter, when the air is dry and clear. The Mt. Fuji Welcome Card is a free card that can get you discounts for various attractions and tours in the vicinity. So exciting,so fascinating...