Japan Guide
Around Tokyo
Mount Fuji
Japan's most sacred volcano and, at 3776m, its highest mountain. Fuji-san, as it's respectfully known by the Japanese, has long been worshipped for its latent power (it last erupted in 1707) and near-perfect symmetry; it is most beautiful from October to May, when the summit is crowned with snow. The climbing season runs from July to September, but even if you don't fancy making the rather daunting ascent, just getting up close to Japan's most famous national symbol is a memorable experience.