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Things to Do in Japan

Japan’s Mount Fuji or most commonly known as “Fuji-san,” is an active Stratovolcano in the southwest of Tokyo. Fuji-san, as the natives like to call it, is among Japan’s “Three Holy Mountains” including Mount Tate and Mount Haku. It is situated in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, standing tall at 3,776.24 meters.Mt. Fuji is a symbolic beauty in and around Japan for widely known reasons; it is not only a scenic beauty that attracts tourists from all around the world but also a cultural icon of Japan.The Japanese cultural art and photography is highly inspired by the “snow-capped” mountain and is often witnessed in paintings and pictures. This is not even half of what Mt. Fuji has to offer. Every year, almost more than a million tourists visit the mountain out of which approximately 300,000 climb up to its peak.Climbing the mountain is not taken as a difficult task anymore but rather a calming and pleasing experience because of all the satisfying facilities around, such as accommodation, food, and other fun activities. Not only that, on June 22, 2013, UNESCO announced Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage Site and an important cultural location.Also Checkout: Japan Tour Packages

In fact, even when Mount Fuji erupted in the 800s, the Japanese emperor sent an envoy to pray here. History also says that upon arrival, a ritual was performed to prevent the eruption of Mount Fuji. This shrine is frequented by locals as it is believed that the shrine here grants wishes related to childbirth. Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine, a picturesque site with stunning views of Mount Fuji, is a highlight of many Japan packages.Apart from the shrine, the park is also frequented by locals and tourists who want to see the best of cherry blossoms in the park. This shrine is also famously known for the best views of Mount Fuji. You will have to climb to a viewing point, but the journey to the top is worth it. 

The Fushimi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in southern Kyoto and is known for its torii gates. There are more than 1000 gates that create a trail and lead to the main buildings. This temple is a part of the sacred Mount Inari, which is also a part of the shrine and the temple. This temple is more than 1000 years old and is dedicated to Inari- the Shinto god of rice. Foxes roam around this temple and this temple is more than 1000 years old. A majority of the tourists visiting this place usually go to the mountain trails. However, many miss out on visiting the shrine, which is also worth visiting. Behind the main hall of the shrine is the deity where visitors can make an offering and pay their respects. The torii gates are lined up to create a path to a hiking trail and were built through donations from individuals and corporations.Planning a trip in Japan, must checkout Japan Holiday Packages