Japan's highest mountain (3776m/12,385ft) is the only natural feature most
visitors to Japan are sure they want to check out.
May 28, 2006 (Press Release) --
Japan's highest mountain (3776m/12,385ft) is the only natural feature most
visitors to Japan are sure they want to check out. Fuji-san is a perfectly
symmetrical volcanic cone which last blew its top in 1707, covering the
streets of Tokyo 100km (62mi) away with volcanic ash. On an exceptionally
clear day, you can see Mt Fuji from Tokyo, but for much of the year you'd
be lucky to see it from 100m (328ft) away as Mt Fuji is a notoriously
reclusive mountain, often hidden by cloud. The views are usually best in
winter and early spring when a snow cap adds to the spectacle.
Officially the climbing season is July and August, and the Japanese, who
love to do things 'right', pack in during those busy months. You can
actually climb Mt Fuji at any time of year, but a midwinter ascent is
strictly for experienced mountaineers. Whenever you tackle it, the climb
should be taken seriously: it's just high enough for altitude sickness and
the weather can be viciously changeable. The best time to reach the top is
dawn - both to see the sunrise and because early morning is the time the
mountain is least likely to be shrouded in cloud. This means either
starting in the afternoon, staying overnight in a mountain hut (expensive)
and continuing early in the morning, or climbing the whole way at night.
The Fuji Five Lakes arched around the northern side of the mountain are
popular with Japanese daytrippers from Tokyo. They offer water sports,
amusement parks, ice caves and good views of Mt Fuji. The quickest way to
get to the Fuji area is by bus from Tokyo's Shinjuku terminal. There's a
comprehensive bus network in the area servicing the lower hill region and
the lakes area.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
visitors to Japan are sure they want to check out. Fuji-san is a perfectly
symmetrical volcanic cone which last blew its top in 1707, covering the
streets of Tokyo 100km (62mi) away with volcanic ash. On an exceptionally
clear day, you can see Mt Fuji from Tokyo, but for much of the year you'd
be lucky to see it from 100m (328ft) away as Mt Fuji is a notoriously
reclusive mountain, often hidden by cloud. The views are usually best in
winter and early spring when a snow cap adds to the spectacle.
Officially the climbing season is July and August, and the Japanese, who
love to do things 'right', pack in during those busy months. You can
actually climb Mt Fuji at any time of year, but a midwinter ascent is
strictly for experienced mountaineers. Whenever you tackle it, the climb
should be taken seriously: it's just high enough for altitude sickness and
the weather can be viciously changeable. The best time to reach the top is
dawn - both to see the sunrise and because early morning is the time the
mountain is least likely to be shrouded in cloud. This means either
starting in the afternoon, staying overnight in a mountain hut (expensive)
and continuing early in the morning, or climbing the whole way at night.
The Fuji Five Lakes arched around the northern side of the mountain are
popular with Japanese daytrippers from Tokyo. They offer water sports,
amusement parks, ice caves and good views of Mt Fuji. The quickest way to
get to the Fuji area is by bus from Tokyo's Shinjuku terminal. There's a
comprehensive bus network in the area servicing the lower hill region and
the lakes area.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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