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Mount Fuji is more than Japan’s highest mountain.
It is a sacred symbol, a source of inspiration, and a landscape shaped by nature, belief, and everyday life.

In this episode of Japan in 10 Minutes, we explore Mount Fuji from multiple perspectives —
its spiritual significance, changing seasons, surrounding lakes, shrines, villages, caves, and hot springs.

From sunrise reflections on Lake Kawaguchi to the quiet beauty of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, from the cool depths of Narusawa Ice Cave to the breathtaking views at Hottarakashi Onsen, this journey reveals why Mount Fuji has captivated people for centuries.

Whether seen from afar or experienced up close, Mount Fuji is not just something to look at — it is something to feel.

Featured locations in this video:

Mount Fuji
Lake Kawaguchi & Lake Yamanaka
Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
Oshino Hakkai
Shiraito Falls
Narusawa Ice Cave
Hottarakashi Onsen

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00:00A timeless and sacred peak.
00:18Mount Fuji.
00:24Rising above the land of Japan, Mount Fuji is more than a mountain.
00:30It is a symbol of beauty, belief, and the spirit of an entire nation.
00:44In the next 10 minutes, let us journey to Japan's most iconic peak.
01:00For centuries, Mount Fuji has been worshipped as a sacred mountain.
01:08Pilgrims once climbed its slopes seeking purification and rebirth.
01:22Even today, Fuji stands as a gateway between Earth and the Divine.
01:36Mount Fuji transforms with every season.
01:48Spring brings cherry blossoms.
01:54Summer reveals clear skies.
02:06Autumn paints the land in fire.
02:20Winter crowns Fuji in eternal snow.
02:34Winter crowns Fuji in eternal snow.
02:38At the foot of the mountain lie the Fuji Five Lakes.
02:50Here, Mount Fuji reflects itself upon still waters.
03:00Offering some of the most breathtaking views in Japan.
03:12Mount Fuji.
03:38Every summer, thousands challenge themselves to climb Mount Fuji.
03:50Climbing Mount Fuji is extremely popular, creating long lines of hikers.
04:05The journey is not easy, but reaching the summit at sunrise is a moment that stays with you
04:21forever.
04:35Beyond the mountain itself, the Fuji area is filled with lakes, shrines, villages.
04:49Ashino Hatai is a traditional village known for its crystal clear spring water, fed by
04:56Mount Fuji's snowmelt.
05:03Fuji Sanhunga Sengen Teisha is the spiritual heart of Mount Fuji worship.
05:18Dedicated to the mountain's guardian deity.
05:25Shireto Falls is a unique waterfall formed by hundreds of thousands of trees.
05:32Shireto Falls is a unique waterfall formed by hundreds of thousands of trees.
05:50Shireto Falls is a curtain of flowing water.
05:57Narusawa Ice Cave is a natural lava cave formed by Mount Fuji's eruptions.
06:04Shireto Falls is a natural lava cave formed by Mount Fuji's eruptions.
06:17Shireto Falls is a natural lava cave formed by Mount Fuji's eruptions.
06:38Even in summer, ice remains inside, creating a mysterious underground world.
06:56Katerakashi Onsen is famous for its open-air baths with breathtaking views.
07:12Soaking in warm water while gazing at Mount Fuji is an unforgettable experience.
07:35Katerakashi Onsen has inspired artists, poets, and travelers for centuries.
07:56An ancient poetry to famous woodblock prints.
08:14Fuji lives on in the heart of Japanese culture.
08:25Mount Fuji is not just something to be seen.
08:38Mount Fuji is not just something to be seen.
08:44Mount Fuji is not just something to be seen.
08:50It is something to be felt.
09:00It is something to be felt.
09:05A symbol of harmony between nature and humanity.
09:11Mount Fuji is not just something to be seen in diffuse.
09:13Mount Fuji is not just something to be seen.
09:15Mount Fuji is the heart of Japan.
09:22Discover more of Japan.
09:39Subscribe for the next journey.
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