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What is the world's most climbed mountain? Why, Mount Fuji of course. During the mountainfs official climbing season In July and August each year over 100,000 people lumber to the summit of Japanfs most famous dormant volcano.
 Mt. Fuji, Japanfs most famous mountain stands 3,776 m (12,388 feet) above sea level at the borders of the neighbouring prefectures of Shizuoka, Nagano and Yamanashi.Known locally as
Fuji-san, it is undoubtedly Japanfs most recognized and beloved symbol. The mountain itself is a dormant volcano formed by three separate volcanoes, one of which last erupted in 1689.
According to the legend the first person to reach the summit of Mt. Fuji was Prince Shotoku, who in 598 was presented with a horse that flew him to the top
of the mountain.
In the past, Mt. Fuji was considered a god and climbing the mountain began as a religious pilgrimage. Many religious sects still consider Fuji-san sacred and a great number of pilgrims attempt the climb each year.
Although in view of the total population, less than 0.5% will ever make it to the summit.
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The climbing season is short, running from July 1st to August 31st
(any one wishing to climb the mountain outside of the official climbing season must hold an official mountaineer license and register with the police beforehand) and thousands of people challenge the slopes each day.
The official summit of the mountain is at the weather station on the edge of the crater. At the summit you can walk around the 3km circumference of the crater, post letters from the post office (open 06:00-14:00 until August 20), call a friend from the highest
public phone in Japan, or get an extortionately priced can of coke at Japanfs highest vending machine!
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Mt Fuji Climbing Routes
Mt Fuji FAQ
Climbing Preparations
Printable Kawaguchiko-guchi Route Guide (PDF)
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