32+ Hike Mount Fuji Japan Pictures. Mount fuji (富士山, fujisan, ipa: ɸɯꜜ(d)ʑisaɴ (listen)), located on the island of honshū, is the highest mountain in japan, standing 3,776.24 m (12,389.2 ft).
To get there, you'll need to take a bus. Fuji opens its hiking trails on july 1st, the number of climbers gradually increases. It's also peak holiday season with many japanese and foreign visitors travelling around the country.
These in depth tips will make your trek a up japan's most famous and highest peak.
Mount fuji, highest mountain in japan. Click the icon on the top left of the map to see the menu and zoom in on each specific route. Mt fuji is considered a holy site to both the shintos and buddhists in japan. Hiking up mount fuji, japan is physically challenging and the altitude takes it's toll.