Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha Shrine & Mt Fuji World Heritage Centre
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Port
Shimizu, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
In 2013, Mt Fuji was designated a "sacred place and source of artistic inspiration" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the tallest mountain in Japan at 12,388 feet and dominates the landscape of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
A one-hour coach ride brings you to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, located in the southwestern foothills of Mt Fuji. Constructed in the early 1600s, the shrine, the inner and outer shrines, and the tower gate remain. In springtime, the grounds are awash with color from the blossoms of 500 cherry trees.
You'll stop at the Mt Fuji World Heritage Centre -- a museum and visitor center dedicated to Mt Fuji. The central building sports a cladding of wood lattice in the shape of an inverted cone. From the top floor, take in the magnificent view of Mt Fuji.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Views of Mt Fuji are weather dependent. No guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day, as weather and atmospheric conditions vary and are beyond the tour operator’s control. Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Tour order may vary.