The top of Mt. Fuji seen from the road going up. There is barely any snow left in August.
Mt. Fuji cakes... with smiley faces, of course!
The inside of the Shinto shrine at the fifth station
A smaller shrine to the mountain. The geta (sandals) you see are based on real ones... They make them with one heel only for walking uphill (really!)
The interior of the smaller shrine, with its Tengu (mountain deities) -like figures
Squid kebabs (or yakitori, as they say in Japan) are a popular snack.
A walking trail around the fifth station
After numerous attempts, this was the best shot of Mt. Fuji we could get.To see what the perfectly symmetrical mountain looks like on a clear day, go here. Or, check out the famous woodblock prints.
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