“Mount Fuji seen from Twin Terrace is the best in Japan,” said Masakatsu Okawa ... down through to its base, Lake Kawaguchiko and, far in the distance, Lake Yamanakako on a clear day.

Are you slow traveling through Japan and looking to be in nature? You won’t want to miss this site on your must-visit list!

Japanese people have, since time immemorial, loved Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak ... attracts around 6 million tourists every year. Lake Kawaguchi receives the most visitors.

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—Two municipalities at the foot of Mount Fuji ... Lake Saiko and Lake Shojiko, four of the so-called Fuji Five Lakes at the foot of Japan’s tallest ...

Mt. Fuji’s climbing season typically lasts from July through August. During these two months, trails are crowded and mountain huts are packed, with people sleeping close to each other on the floor.