Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.During the summer climbing season, many people take on the challenge to climb Mount Fuji.From the higher ledges of the mountain, you can see the bewildering view of the surrounding villages and forests. At the break of dawn, you can see the beautiful rising sun climb over the landscape! Participate in this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.
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However, climbing Mt.Fuji is no easy task with many people giving up halfway up the mountain. Being 3,776m tall, climbing season is limited and so you can only climb up the mountain from early July to early September. Even the thought of climbing this mountain is daunting!
Moreover, the path which you can climb depends on the route in which you choose. There are four types of route you can use to reach the peak of Mt. Fuji. All of these routes use different paths to make it to the final goal but some of the routes are more difficult than others. Additionally, you can climb from one prefecture to another whilst venturing on Mt.Fuji. This is because Mount Fuji straddles the prefectures of Shizuoka and Yamanashi.
Make sure you check the Mount Fuji website (add link to Mount Fuji website) before climbing, as climbing the mountain depends on snow levels. Too much snow could cause a detrimental climb!
The reason why people climb Mt. Fuji
Do you know why so many people take on the challenge to climb Mt. Fuji every year? They climb the mountain to see the enchanting view of the rising sun, climbing over the clouds. Almost everyone who has seen the rising sun illuminate the clouds, have said it is the most beguiling sight to ever view!
Though it is difficult to climb Mt.Fuji, the thought of viewing the rising sun empowers people to complete the daunting task. When Japanese people view the crimson sun, the shout “Banzai” and raise their hands up. Banzai is a form of cheer in Japan.
You will share the delight and satisfaction with many other climbers, once you have seen the rising sun!
Celebration of the summer
Summer near Mt. Fuji is loved by so many people, as there are a lot of festivals held in this season. "Kai Ichinomiya Daimonji Yaki" is the biggest festival and most celebrated festival. It is held every year on August the 8th, at 8pm.
People celebrate the summer with fireworks and "Daimonji Yaki"- the lighting of bonfires on mountains. Fire is lit in the character "大(big)" at Kai Ichinomiya. This festival has inherited from the Edo period. Originally, this festival begins to send the spirit of the deceased to heaven.
If it is too difficult for you to climb Mt. Fuji, you should visit this festival. You will find the atmosphere, fireworks, food and stores enthralling!
How to visit?
It is easy to get to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. It takes about 3 hours by train. Take the Kagurazaka station via tokyo metro line and be dropped at the Nakano station. You should transfer to the JR Chuo Line Chuo Special Express and drop at the Otsuki station. After that you should transfer to the Fuji Kyuko Line which is bound for the Kawaguchiko station and drop at the Fujisan station. ### Reference Listhttp://www.fujisan-climb.jp/season.html
http://www.camp-outdoor.com/tozan/fujisan/plan.shtml
http://www.fuefuki-kanko.jp/detail/index_23.html
