It is the highest mountain in Japan, located between Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures at an elevation of 3,776 meters. From any position at the foot of the mountain, the shape gradually changes, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery with the abundant nature and the sky. It was also registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013.
Around Mount Fuji there are spots such as the Fuji Five Lakes, Ninano Eight Lakes, Fuji-Q Highland (in Yamanashi Prefecture), Shirahitoi Falls, Fujisan Shrine, and Fuji Safari Park (in Shizuoka Prefecture), where you can enjoy sightseeing while taking in the view of Mount Fuji.
The 2026 start will showcase the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.
Yamashina Lake
A spot where you can see the phenomenon known as "Diamond Fuji," where the sun sets on the summit of Mount Fuji. It is the closest spot to Mount Fuji, and it is a bright lake surrounded by gentle mountains. It is also famous as a resort town, and you can enjoy camping, hiking, and fishing.
Yamachiko Village, Minatogawa District, Yamanashi Prefecture
https://lake-yamanakako.com
Tea fields and Mount Fuji
Imamiya and Ouchi Sasaba in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is famous for its breathtaking tea fields and as a filming spot for Mt. Fuji. In the colorful tea fields, you can see the large silhouette of Mt. Fuji, a symbol of Japan. This beautiful place in Shizuoka Prefecture is a must-visit spot for camera enthusiasts.
Imamiya, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture
www.city.fuji.shizuoka.jp/miryoku/hana/p007499.html
Nino Hachiya
This is a natural monument spring pond that draws its water from the cool water flowing from Mount Fuji. It is the remains of the former Ninon Lake, which dried up and became a basin. The spring outlet has remained as a pond. The rainwater and snow that fell in the high mountains of Mount Fuji have been filtered over the course of several decades before emerging.
Nishikusa, Nintoku-cho, Yamanashi Prefecture
https://yamanakako.info/8lakes_top.php
Fujisan Myozen Asama Shrine
It is the main shrine of the Yasukuni Shrine, which has over 1,300 temples, and is the oldest shrine in the Tokai region. Its origin is that it enshrined Yasukuni no Kami to appease the spirits of Mount Fuji, which erupted in a major volcanic eruption. The Fuji Mountain can be seen through the red-painted grand torii gate.
Fujinomiya City, Miyacho
http://fuji-hongu.or.jp/sengen
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