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[urban addict 20324]

One of the most recognized and beautiful stratovolcanoes in the world, Mt. Fuji rises almost 3800m not far from the sea. The fact that there are no tall neighboring mountains means that this volcano could be seen from afar. For example, the Landmark Tower, Japan's tallest building, rises up to challenge the height of Mt. Fuji if they are viewed from a certain point in Yokohama. Many postcards from Japan feature this volcano, like the bullet train tracks with Mt. Fuji as a background, so tourists flock to cities near the base of the volcano to get a sense of its beauty. There is a tradition for the Japanese to go up to the volcano crater, but arrggh! forgot the name!  






From space.  

[yochillout]

That truly is a magnificently beautiful volcanoe.  It just looks, ahh I can't explain it in words.  I have always admired this volcanoe.

[PghUSA]

Nice pics!  Always admired Mt. Fuji, it is within a close distance to Tokyo right?

[Spartan]

urban addict 20324, on Jan 12 2005, 10:52 PM, said:

There is a tradition for the Japanese to go up to the volcano crater, but arrggh! forgot the name! 

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Hoei?

This is probably the most well known Japanese icon. Thanks for the pics

[monsoon]

PghUSA, on Jan 13 2005, 12:26 AM, said:

Nice pics!  Always admired Mt. Fuji, it is within a close distance to Tokyo right?

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It can be seen from my sister's first apartment in the Tokyo Metro on a clear day.

[urban addict 20324]

Hoei Crater on Mt. Fuij is the place where the volcano last erupted, I think it was like 1777 or something, but I'm not sure about that.

[Australian1]

Well,
Mt. Fiji is cool.

[NcSc74]

Not the best pic.  I was using an old fuji back then but anyway. That is Mt Fuji in the background. Photo taken from the Tokyo tower. The cone can be seen a lot better in the winter time. I was there in the late summer and all of the haze obscured any phot I tried to take during the day.