Mount Fuji - volcano and the highest peak of Japan
Description:
Mount Fuji has typical Japanese features. Its high snow top resembles a huge inverted fan. Fuji has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years and many people still adhere to the ancient Shinto tradition and climb the sacred mountain. Around such an ancient and revered mountain arose a huge number of legends and myths.
Places of visit:
• Ascent to Mount Fuji Station 5 (height 2305 m). In case of adverse weather conditions – visit the Museum of Mount Fuji;
• lava cave; • lunch in the "Samurai restaurant";
Traditional Japanese village with the opportunity to dress up in national Japanese costumes;
• Chureito Pagoda, observation deck with magnificent views of the mountain;
• Hot springs (if desired).
Part of the route runs along the picturesque shores of five lakes Fuji.