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"He who climbs Mt Fuji once is a wise man; he who climbs it twice is a fool."
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The highest peak in Japan is Mt Fuji at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet). Mt Fuji is located on the boundary of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, west of Tokyo. Mt Fuji is currently considered to be an active volcano at low risk of eruption.
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Climbing Mt Fuji - The most popular time to climb Mt Fuji is from July 1st to August 27th, during which time the huts and other facilities are operating on the mountain. During this time, buses regularly travel to the fifth station on the mountain, which is the most common starting point for climbing the mountain |
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and the highest accessible point by vehicle. It is estimated that 200,000 people climb the mountain every year; approximately 30% of these are foreigners. The ascent can take between three to seven hours and descent can take between two to five hours (depending upon starting point and experience level). The mountain is divided into ten stations, with rest areas located at most stations. The most common time to climb the mountain is during the night as most people like to reach the summit to watch the sunrise.
The Fuji Five Lakes region is located at the base of Mt Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a convenient place to climb the base of Mt Fuji, thus making hiking, camping and fishing popular outdoor activities. The five lakes were formed by lava flow from Mt Fuji, and three of the lakes remain connected with each other by underground waterways.
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