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- Destinations
- Asia
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji
The dormant volcano of Mount Fuji, 62 miles (100km) southwest of
Tokyo, has been revered since ancient times and no exploration of
Japan is complete without visiting the mountain that is known
fondly as 'Fuji-san' by the locals. Its symmetrical 12,388-foot
(3,776m) cone towers and snow-crowned summit have become as
symbolic of Japan as the country's own flag.
The closest town to the volcano is Fuji Yoshida, from which
buses leave frequently for Fuji's 'fifth stage' (the usual
jumping-off point for hikes up the mountain) from outside the train
station. There are six trails to the summit, of which the
Kawaguchiko Trail is the easiest, being quite manageable even by
children and the elderly as long as they have stamina and good
shoes. Overnight huts are available. Official climbing season is
from 1 July to end of August - in winter snow makes the ascent too
dangerous.
Information & Facts
Language
Japanese is the official language. Most Japanese people
will have studied English at school, but few can speak it well or
understand what is said to them.
Money
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100
sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency
exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to
3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best
taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards;
only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some
major stores.
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