At 12,388 feet high, Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain. Although it hasn’t erupted since 1707, it is still considered an active volcano. Despite this status, the majestic mountain emanates an air of serenity and contemplation, not danger.
Mount Fuji is sacred to the Japanese people, who treat it with a kind of national reverence for its beauty and power. In fact, climbing the mountain used to be considered a religious experience; its base is adorned with shrines carved into the rock. Today, climbing Mount Fuji has become a popular recreational activity, with a particular emphasis on reaching the summit in time to watch the sunrise.
For centuries, it has inspired countless works of art, from paintings to poems to gardens. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.