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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.
Updated Aug 17, 2006
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Kind locals will brand your stick at several elevations, using old methods to burn your wood with iron and coals...worth everything, and it will save your life on the way down.
A keepsake like no other, when you start to fatigue, will keep you steady as a mountain goat.
Written Sep 15, 2004
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On clear days, cone shaped Mount Fuji can be seen beautifully from the sightseeing boats. Lake Ashi is abundant in trout, black bass and other kinds of fish, many people enjoy fishing there. You can get great views of the lake by the ropeway from Mt Komamagate.
Updated Jan 10, 2004
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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.
Updated Aug 23, 2003
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If the pirate ship is a bit much for you, you can take one of these cute little peddle boats and putter around the lake.
There are plenty of rowing boats, and pedal boats for rent, or even have someone drive you around in a motor boats.
Written Jul 29, 2003
Address: Lake Ashi, Hakone
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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.
Updated Jul 29, 2003
Address: Lake Ashi, Hakone
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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.
Updated Jul 29, 2003
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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.
Updated Jul 29, 2003
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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..
Updated Jul 29, 2003
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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
Updated Jul 29, 2003
Reviews and photos of Fuji attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Fuji sightseeing.
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...
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Q: I will be in Japan in a couple weeks and would really love to see Mt. Fuji, but time does not permit any significant visit. I...
A: On your way to Tokyo, you can get a glimpse of Mt. Fuji on your left-hand side when shinkansen passes Shizuoka station. Nihondaira, 30 min bus from Shizuoka station is...
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Keeweechic's Mt Fuji and Hakone
Mt Fuji - The highest mountain in Japan, Mt.Fuji-san, is 3776-metres high. Once a sacred mountain, Mt Fuji appeared in the present form about 10,000 years ago. More than 300,000 people climb to the...
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The Japanese have a saying-- "Only a fool never takes the opportunity to climb Mt.Fuji...and only a fool would do it twice."
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I've got some interesting experiences in Fuji. I'd love to share with you the 12 tips I've written, the 12 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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I was in Fuji San on 30 of June 2002 but unfortunately, the weather was very bad. There was a fog and i couldn't see Fuji San at all. I know only that i 've climbed the Fuji San but i didn't see him...
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Mount Fuji and surrounding area
A great trip to go on when you visit Tokyo is a day or two day trip to Mount Fuji. The journey takes some time and you feel that you are never going to get out of the Tokyo suburbs. Finally you start...
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