Basic Information about Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji, also known as Fuji-san, is Japan's heighest mountain, reaching a height of 3776 metres. It is located on the main island Honshu, to the west of Tokyo. The mountain is named for the Buddhist fire goddess Fuchi. It is also sacred to the Shinto goddess Sengen-Sama, whose shrine is found at the summit. Ot is one of the four of the most widely known holy mountains in Japan. It's major attraction is the various views it provides that change along with seasons and even as the time flows during a day. With its snow-capped tops and flawless volcanic cone during winter, winter and early spring are the best seasons to to catch the best view of this picture-perfect mountain. Mount Fuji's last eruption was on 1707 and has been dormant ever since.