Yamanashi-ken Things to Do

Fujikyu Highland

by shintarojon

Attractions:1. Dodonpa - World's fastest coasterSpec:a) total length - 1,189 mb) maximum speed - 172 km/hc) peak - 52 md) estimated time - 60 secondse) capacity of 8 passengersf) fare - 1,000 Yen2. Fujiyama - King of CoasterSpec: a) peak - 79 mb) maximum speed - 130 km/hc) total length - 2,045mc) estimated time - 3 mins and 35 secondsd) height limit - 120 cm & abovee) fee - 1,000 Yen3. Double Loop CoasterSpec:a) 5.6 G continuous somersaultb) maximum speed - 90 km/hc) total length - 980 md) estimated time - 2 mins. & 12 sec.e) height limit - 120 cmf) age limit - up to 59 yrs.oldg) fee - 600 Yen4. Red TowerSpec:a) seat part's highest height - 52 mb) maximum speed at time of fall - 65 km/hc) maximum gravity - +40 G (minimum: -1.0 G)d) height limit - from 130 cme) age limit - up to 59 yrs. oldf) fee - 600 Yen5. Zola 7Spec:a) total length - 430 mb) estimated time - 4 mins. & 27 sec.c) no. of...

Fuji summit

by stmlnyc

The near freezing temperature, gusts of ice specks, and powerful wind make the summit resemble a nuclear winter...it is like another planet. The view from the summit and of the crater is striking and worth enduring the elements.

Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts

by tigerjapan

Summit hut rest stop

by stmlnyc

The large hut at the summit of Mt. Fuji serve as a resting place before the hike down. It is relatively warm and you can take a nap, get super-hot drinks, snacks/noodles, and souvenirs.

Trek down

by stmlnyc

The trek down Fuji-san is easier...once you're at cloud level, its almost over.Be sure to relax and enjoy the scenery on a bed of clouds.

View from atop Mt. Fuji

by RoseAmano

Was it the High Altitude Dizziness, or does the horizon seem twisted??