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Top Sights
Mt Fuji
Catching a glimpse of Mt Fuji (Fuji-san; 3776m),
Japan's highest and most famous peak, will take your
breath away. Climbing it, and then watching the sun-
rise from the summit, is one of Japan's superlative
experiences. The official climbing season runs from 1
July to 31 August. From mid-April to early December,
you can take a bus to the Kawaguchi-ko Fifth Station
to stand in awesome proximity of the snowcapped
cone. Throughout the year, you can hunt for views
from the foothills around the lake, Kawaguchi-ko.
Getting There
During the climbing
season,
Keiō Dentetsu
buses
( 5376-2222;
www.highwaybus.com
)
depart
from the Shinjuku Highway
Terminal (
Click here
) for
Kawaguchi-ko Fifth Station
(¥2600, 2½ hours; reserva-
tions necessary).
