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Quick facts
- Mount Fuji stands at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet) tall, making it the tallest mountain in Japan.
- The Fuji Five Lakes region, located at the northern base of Mount Fuji, includes Lake Kawaguchi, which is famous for its stunning reflections of the mountain's iconic peak.
- Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, which was established in 1936 and encompasses over 1,200 square kilometers of protected land.
- The Hakone Ropeway offers breathtaking views and is one of the few ways to get a close look at the volcanic activity in the area, including the sulfur vents at Owakudani.
- On clear winter mornings, the visibility can reach up to 100 kilometers, providing a perfect backdrop for photography of Mount Fuji against the crisp, blue sky.
Travel details
- Country
- Japan
- Wind (now)
- 9 km/h
- Coordinates
- 35.3606, 138.7274
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