The Magnificent Mount Fuji: Japan's Sacred Legacy, Part 1 of 2

Mount Fuji, known as Fujisan, is one of the most famous mountains in Japan and on the planet, with several hundred thousand people ascending Mount Fuji each year. It was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2013. A symbol of Japan’s natural beauty, Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in the nation, rising to 12,388 feet (3,776 meters). Located just 60 miles away from west Tokyo.