Hakone: Mount Fuji
Iconic in Japan, Recognized Worldwide as a UNESCO Heritage Site: Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji towers at 3,776 meters, making it Japan’s highest mountain. It has long been revered as a central symbol in Japanese culture and spirituality, and its iconic beauty is recognized worldwide. Recognized not only for its natural splendor but also for its profound influence on faith and art, Mount Fuji was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013. This majestic mountain symbolizes the spiritual heritage of the Japanese people.
Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi: Scenic Cruise & Ropeway Ride
Breathtaking Views Overlooking Mount Fuji
Lake Kawaguchi is one of Japan’s most celebrated lakes, renowned for its stunning views of Mount Fuji. Its highlights include a relaxing sightseeing cruise and a ropeway ride offering panoramic vistas. The area offers a rare setting where nature and culture come together, enhanced by seasonal beauty year-round. With cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, vivid foliage in autumn, and pristine snow in winter, each season offers unique scenery that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
Hakone: Oshino Hakkai
Mystical Springs of Oshino Hakkai with Crystal-Clear Waters Amid Natural Beauty
Oshino Hakkai is a collection of eight spring-fed ponds, slowly formed as snowmelt from Mount Fuji seeped through the natural terrain over countless years. Renowned for their crystal-clear waters and stunning surroundings, these ponds embody Japan’s natural beauty and are recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, together with Mount Fuji.
Featuring extraordinary clarity that reveals the bottoms in striking detail, these ponds and their seasonal surroundings—from cherry blossoms in spring to fiery autumn foliage—create ever-changing, picturesque views that captivate international travelers year-round.
