{"id":3642,"date":"2019-07-09T05:34:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T20:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/mt-fuji-is-not-just-a-mountain-to-be-climbed\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:34:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T02:34:46","slug":"mt-fuji-is-not-just-a-mountain-to-be-climbed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/mt-fuji-is-not-just-a-mountain-to-be-climbed\/","title":{"rendered":"Mt. Fuji Is Not Just A Mountain To Be Climbed!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having climbed Mt. Fuji 3 times, I can understand many wanting to get out of anything to do with Mt. Fuji! \u201cWant to go to Mt Fuji?\u201d \u201cNot, if you are climbing it\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

However, there is actually much more to do around Mt. Fuji than just climb it or take photos of its beauty and perfect form in the distance.<\/p>\n

Did you know that Fuji is also famous for the 5 lakes that surround it; Lake Motosuko, Lake Shojiko, Lake Saiko, Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanako, known in Japanese as \u201cFuji Go-ko<\/a>\u201d (ko being \u201clake\u201d and go being \u201cfive\u201d)?\u00a0 If you are into walking there are many wonderful walking courses around all of the lakes that offer stunning views.<\/p>\n

On the shores of Lake Kawaguchiko sits Fuji\u2019s best hotel; Fuji Lake Hotel<\/a>. You can choose views of the lake or views of Mt. Fuji; both are scenic, picturesque, and beautiful. They offer great breakfast and dinner packages, and the hotel is used to and comfortable with foreign guests. The hotel is centrally located and a convenient starting place from which to visit the many museums<\/a> in the area.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a bit more excitement than a walk-in by the lake or a cup of coffee under the mountain you might enjoy some roller coasters and amusement park fun!\u00a0 One of Japan\u2019s most popular, and apparently \u201cscary,\u201d amusement parks is \u201cFujiQ Highland<\/a>\u201d The official website is here; http:\/\/www.fujiq.jp\/en\/<\/a>.\u00a0 Just be ready to spend the day with a lot of very young people!<\/p>\n

All of the above can be accessed very reasonably from Nagoya by FujiQ bus<\/a> (the Nagoya part is not on their English website) for just 4,000 yen (one-way). There are only a couple of buses per day, but the rate of 4,000 yen is very reasonable. In summer, camping in the area<\/a> is fantastic.\u00a0 There are a variety of places to camp available, especially around Lake Yamanako<\/a>. Though it hardly needs to be mentioned, like anywhere else of note in Japan the area boasts a number of great onsens<\/a> to choose from.<\/p>\n

If you can go by car, do so.\u00a0 there is much more to do and see by car! Fuji Safari Park<\/a> is a really fantastic place to get your Japan jungle experience. I have never seen lions and tigers up so close!\u00a0 After driving through the safari zone there is a really good \u201cinteractive zoo\u201d to wander around that your kids will really enjoy!\u00a0 Half a day is probably a good amount of time to spend at the Safari Park.<\/p>\n