19/10/2022
Its name origin remains to be unclear.
There are several versions of the origin for the name Fuji. Some claim that it was derived from fuji-yama, fujin-yama, or even fushi, which means immortality. However all sources still remain to be unclear to this day.
An airplane once crashed near Mount Fuji.
In 1966, BOAC Flight 911, a Boeing 707, had trouble in the flight shortly after departing from Tokyo International Airport. It eventually crashed near the Mount Fuji Gotemba New 5th station. Unfortunately, this tragedy took the lives of all 113 passengers and 11 crew members on board. A day after the incident, investigators attributed the crash to extreme clear-air turbulence caused by lee waves downwind of Mount Fuji.
Mount Fuji is surrounded by five gorgeous lakes.
Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Yamanakako, Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko, and Lake Motosuko surround Mount Fuji. These five lakes have become famous tourist spots thanks to their unrivaled environment—the geothermal activity in the area created luxurious hot springs to bathe in, perfect for relaxing the muscles after a long day’s climbing, which is suitable for both locals and foreigners.
Mount Fuji has four different trails to the summit.
Mount Fuji has four main trails leading to the summit, with at least five rest stations on each route. These rest stations offer food, refreshments, and resting areas. If you’re a rookie climber, it’s best to take the Yoshida trail going to the summit.