Day One

The small minibus wound its way up the side of the mountain, I looked around at the winter trees sticking out in prickly leafless thickets with the occasional smattering of long thin pines. The sky was blue and the sun was shining, and I was on my way to the Hotel Mt. Fuji. Sitting up high at 1,100 meters, as the name would suggest, the hotel offers some of the finest views of the majestic old mountain that any in Japan can offer. Situated on the shores of Lake Yamanakako, one of Mount Fuji's 5 lakes, this hotel provides the perfect retreat for those looking to take in some real nature while visiting Japan.

Have you ever taken in a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji from 79 meters in the air before rocketing towards the ground at some 130 km/h? No? Then you have apparently not paid a visit to one of Japan's most popular amusement parks, Fuji-Q Highland. From classic coaster like Fujiyama to mind-blowing 4th Dimension contraption Eejanaika, Fuji-Q is home to a number of once record-breaking thrill rides, and its newest addition, Takabisha, is the current Guinness champ for steepest steel roller coaster. With a large number of other types of attractions from kid-friendly Thomas Land to a terrifying haunted hospital, Fuji-Q Highland is indeed fun for the whole family. On top of all this, the park is located very close to the base of Mt. Fuji, making visits to Fuji-Q a decidedly unique experience.

Now, Fuji-Q Highland's official hotel Highland Resort Hotel & Spa is currently offering a special rate to JAPANiCAN.com customers, so continue below to learn more about the hotel, and don't miss your chance to take advantage of this great deal!

If you're looking to book a hotel with the best view of Mt. Fuji around, why not book one that was built specifically for that precise purpose? Welcome to Hotel Mt. Fuji.

Hotel Mt. Fuji is currently offering a special rate to JAPANiCAN.com customers, so continue below to learn more about the hotel, and don't miss your chance to take advantage of this great deal!