After climbing Mount Fuji, my stay at the Hotel New Fuji Onsen was a pleasurable experience. The view of Mount Fuji from the room or the hot bath is simply spectacular.
Country: JapanThe Chureito Pagoda is possibly one of the most photographed pagoda in Japan. Not because it has a particularily great notoriety but rather due to the fantastic view of mount Fuji Continue reading Chureito Pagoda (忠霊塔 パゴダ)
Country: JapanThe Fuji Sengen Shrine is the most important shrine dedicate to Mount Fuji and its Shinto princess, Konohanasakuya. The trailhead to climb Mount Fuji is located right behind the shrine, although most people nowadays take the Fuji Mountain Road and start their hike of Mount Fuji at the 5th station.
Country: JapanThe Fujiyoshida fire festival is held every year to appease the goddess of Mt. Fuji and prevent the volcano of erupting in the following year. It also marks the end of the season for climbing Mount Fuji. During the festival, huge torches are burnt in the middle of the street.
Country: JapanThe Narusawa-Hyouketsu Ice Cave (Hyouketsu = ice) is a natural cave made by the eruption of Mount Fuji in 1864. Ice is present year-round at the bottom of the cave and visitors should expect cold temperatures during the visit! It is part of Japan’s national monuments.
Country: JapanThe Fuuketsu Lava Cave (Fu = wind) is a natural cave made by the eruption of Mount-Fuji in 1864. It is located very close to the Narusawa Hyouketsu lava cave.
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