Mount Fuji is the top mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft). Mount Fuji lies about 100 kilometers (60 miles) south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. The mountain is a popular symbol of Japan. It is one of the natural beauties for Japanese It is one of the most visited spots in the country and frequently portrayed in arts and pictures. Because of the height above sea level the cone is covered by snow for numerous months of the year. Many Japanese once thought that Mt. Fuji was the center of the universe. It is also Japan's most famous natural landmark, its most stable icon after the rising sun, and a Motivation for generations of poets and artists who have attempted to capture its always-changing beauty which varies with the view, the time of day, the season and the weather. Many tourists want to climb up the Mount Fuji. Today, Mount Fuji is a worldwide destination for tourism and mountain-climbing. The executive climbing season lasts for only two months, from July to August. Even during these months, when Tokyo often swelters in 40°C heat, temperatures at the top can be below cold at night and climbers must dress effectively. Climbing outside the executive season is extremely dangerous without alpine climbing experience and tools. Almost all facilities are closed in the off season. The weather, unpredictable any time of year, is downright nasty in the winter and there are cases of people being exactly blown off the mountain by high winds. The nearby Fuji Five Lakes has many attractions close to the mountain, and Hakone also provides amazing views. Finally, the Mount Fuji is one of the great natural beauty in this world.
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