Mount Fuji, which is known as Japan’s highest mountain stands at a height of over 12,388 ft (3,766 m) at the central area of Honshu, Japan. Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain is considered to be one of the “Three Holy Mountains” along with Tate and Haku. Mount Fuji also serves as a border between Shizuoka and Yamanashi. It is in the shape of a cone which is mostly portrayed in pictures; Mount Fuji is a great tourist landmark where adventurous sport like climbing most often takes place.
Climate
The climate is extremely cold as the surface of the mount is covered with snow for most of the months during the calendar year. The coolest temperature here was -38.0 °C (36.4 °F) and the hottest temperature was 17.8 °C (64.0 °F). From Yokohama, Tokyo, this place is visible during summer. The name Fuji-san is often referred as Fujiyama but it proved wrong in Japanese, later it became popular as Fuji.
Volcanic Activity
Volcanic activity has been discovered by scientists at four stages at Mount Fuji. The starting stage includes Sen-Komitake which contains Aden site which was found deep inside the mountain. The next stage is followed by Komitake Fuji, which was formed in the ancient times. The next stage is followed by Old Fuji which stood over Komitake,the present Fuji is said to be the top of all which was formed 10,000 years back. The last time this volcano erupted was recorded on December 16, 1707 and lasted unto January 1, 1708, this is also known as “The Hōei Eruption of Mount Fuji”. During that time, burned pieces of coal and ashes came out like rain. Ever since 1708, no eruption signs has been discovered and today, this mountain has a less risk of volcano’s eruption.
History
Mount Fuji is thought to be discovered by a monk in 663 AD. Considering the place as sacred; women were not allowed on the summit until the Meiji Era (1868-1912). In September 1860, Sir Rutherford Alcock was the first person to climb the mountain; it took eight hours to climb up to the top, three hours to come down. Also, Lady Fanny Parkes was the first woman to climb the mountain in 1867. This place is also known to be home for warrior’s culture where the samurai used the place as their training area. From 2006, the military camps of Japan and United States are operated from this place.
Climbing Mt. Fuji
Climbing Mount Fiji is an adventurous sport and it starts from July 1st to August 27th. The rising of the sun can be seen from this place and more people climb the mountain during the night in order to see the sun rising. Every year, over 200,000 people are expected to climb the mountains, out of that, 30% of the people are from the western countries. Also, there has been a paragliding from Subashiri and Hoeizan. There is a forest named Aokigahara, which is located at the bottom of the mountain. This forest is known to be the suicide spot with an average of 30 suicides every year.
Pictures & Photos
071114-N-2638R-002 MT. FUJI, Japan (Nov. 14, 2007) Blackbeard 1, an SH-60F helicopter from the ÒWarlordsÓ of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 Det. 11, flies in front of Mt. Fuji. HSL-51, permanently forward-deployed to Atsugi, Japan, provides combat-ready armed anti-surface and anti-submarine helicopter detachments to ships deploying in the Korea, western Pacific and Persian Gulf regions, as well as executive transport for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard (RELEASED)
Sunrise Shot of Mt Fuji From Lake Kawaguchi
Another Shot of the Peak of Mt Fuji
Mount Fuji View From Harajuku Part of the "Fifty Three Stations of Tokaido" Series - Published 1850 by Hiroshige
"36 Views of Mount Fuji", Color Woodcut, Original Copy in 1823-1829
Ukiyo E Print of Mt Fuji From Ogata Gekkos Views of Mt Fuji
Peak of Mt Fuji With the Hoei Crater Clearly Visible
Yui Shizuoka, From Right to Left: Suruga Bay, Tomei Expressway, National Route 1, Tokaido Main Line
Images of Mt Fuji Taken From the ISS
Mount Fuji With a Shinkansen (Railway Lines) and Sakura (Cherry) Blossoms in the Front
Mt Fuji View From the Five Lakes
Mt Fuji Viewed From the Fuji Five Lakes Area of Yamanashi Prefecture
Red View From The West Near the Boundary Between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures
Viewed From Across Lake Shoji, Shojiko
Terrain of the Mountain
Please note that -38.0 Celsius is MINUS 36.4 Fahrenheit.
Mount Fuji is just a fabulous place! I’ve been there myself and I loved it, though it was so hard for me to ajust to the cold temperatures. Other than that, it was a lovely experience, even got to start climbing….but it was such a cold job.
Mount Fuji is just a fabulous place! I’ve been there myself and I loved it, though it was so hard for me to adjust to the cold temperatures. Other than that, it was a lovely experience, even got to start climbing….but it was such a cold job.
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To my 16-year old brother Bradley….APRIL FOOLS! And I told you I could comment from school so I told you so there! BTW Mount Fuji is a nice place I climbed to the top with Chrissy and Olivia also and we had loads of FUN! Then we skied down. Best trip I ever had. 🙂
CLIMBED IT WITH CHARLEY CO. 3rd MARINES RECON TWO TIMES 1964. CONFUCIOUS SAY ,,.WISE MAN CLIMB FUJI ONCE,,,FOOL CLIMB FUJI TWICE,,.OUR COMPANY COMMANDER DIDN,T CARE,,.CAME BACK DOWN IN THE DARK -20 degrees,,..,I REMEMBER FUJI WELL. U S M C. SEMPER FI
I CLIMBED IT AND IT ROCKED! It was realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly cold! I actually made it to the top! 🙂
I think you should add more facts about the mountain
i think this has some good information but it should have some more info on the mountain itself but to me this cam in handy because i am currently doing an assignment on mount fuji and this gave me some much needed info :]
I REALLY WANT TO CLIMB THE MT.FUJI, I HOPE SOMEDAY GOD WILLING IT WILL HAPPEN.