Did you know that Japan has a couple other
mountains but why only Mount Fuji that got all the attention? Is it because the
mountain is featured in most Japan related pictures? Or is there any other reason
that we’re still unaware of? Now, let’s get to know more about the mountain
that have captivated millions of people all over the world and became an
integral part from one of the oldest culture in the world.
Still an Active Volcano
You may don’t know this for a fact, but
Mount Fuji in Japan is indeed an active volcano. The last eruption ever
recorded was over three hundred years ago, but it doesn’t mean that this
mountain isn’t dangerous like any other. The official Japanese name is Fujiyama,
and a lot of English translation called it as Mount Fujiyama. This is actually
a redundancy since the suffix Yama is the Japanese word for mountain.
Therefore, many people often called the 3776-meter
high mountain as Mount Fuji. But still there are people who used the previous name
calling. Like Shakespeare ever said,” What’s in a name?”
Mount Fuji is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in Japan. It’s located just south of Tokyo, and you may
even able to see the mountain amidst the tall high rises. The imagery is pretty
much like what was portrayed in most media. A blue mountain with snowy white
top, standing proud and high.
Perpetually Reverent
During the summer break, which is around
May to September where new school term is started, Mount Fuji is often crowded
by visitors. However, not all of these visitors are purely there to enjoy the
scenery and feel a closer connection with one of their icons. Some of them came
to the mountain to pray. There are many stories about why people come as far as
Mount Fuji just to pray. The most popular version is that Mount Fuji, being the
highest mountain in Japan, gives the people a closer distance to the sky where
their Gods resides.
Nearby the Mount Fuji, there’s a black
forest called Aoikgahara that is also known as the suicide forest. Back then in
the warring era, Aokigahara was used as the hideout for Sanada Yukimura’s army.
Some of the soldiers admitted that there are something kind but invisible just
passed by. But in any situation, they
don’t feel interrupted or distracted even though they have experienced a
supernatural incident.
Anyway, hiking or trekking around Mount
Fuji in Japan is highly possible. Again, it depends on how long you’re planning
to stay in Japan. There are trains to reach the hiking starting point. Or you
can make things easy for you by calling a car rental or travel agent to do the
arrangement for you. Mount Fuji in Japan holds a wide array of fun. You can
always simply do the trekking, or maybe skiing and many more. You wouldn’t want
to miss the chance to get on top and enjoy the view from above.
