• If you are expecting more than an ordinary sightseeing experience, this tour is a perfect choice. Mt. Fuji is not just a beautiful mountain, but it has been a cultural and spiritual symbol for the Japanese for more than 1500 years. Japanese people historically and traditionally believed Mt. Fuji is itself a god, and built worship sites and shrines around it, made pilgrimage trips to the summit. If you are interested in the Japanese culture, history and spiritual traditions, this tour is highly recommended.
• I'm a professor at a local university and have been teaching a cultural study course on Mt. Fuji. This tour is a short version of it. We will explore the cultural and historical aspects of Mt. Fuji, by visiting worship sites, Sengen Jinjya shrines, “Oshi” lodging house, historical ascending route, lava cave, etc. During the tour, you will be provided with the academic and detailed explanations of the sites you visit.

Before exploring the culture and history of Mount Fuji, I will provide you with a brief introduction to the culture and history of Shintoism, Buddhism, and Fuji-ko pilgrims, related to Mt. Fuji. You need these basic information in order to fully understand the significance of the sites you are going to visit.