Iconic symbol of Japan

#newyearnewtrip Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island in Japan, is the country’s highest peak, standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano, with the last eruption occurring in 1707 during the Edo period. It is an iconic symbol of Japan. The mountain is considered sacred in Shinto, the indigenous spirituality of Japan, and has been a place of worship for centuries. In 2013, Mount Fuji was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its cultural significance.