Travel in Japan | Mount Fuji (HD)
Japan’s Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s considered one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and summit hikes remain a popular activity. Its iconic profile is the subject of numerous works of art, notably Edo Period prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige. ― Google
Elevation: 12,388′
Location: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Prefectures: Shizuoka and Yamanashi
Area: 20,702.1 ha
Volcano type: stratovolcano nationalgeographic.org
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