1. One of the most interesting Mount Fuji facts is that this volcanic mountain is actually three separate volcanoes, one on top of the other. The bottom layer is the Komitake volcano, then the Kofuji volcano, then Fuji, which is the youngest of the three.
2. If you plan on climbing Mount Fuji the season is very short. Climbing season begins on the first day in July, and it ends in the last week of August on the 27th. This means climbing season lasts less than two months.
3. One of the most interesting Mount Fuji facts is the eruption history. The last eruption of this volcano started in December of 1707 and continued until the first day of the new year in 1708.
4. Japan tours that include climbing Mt. Fuji can involve any one of the seven available paths to the top. Climbers will come across many different earth types along the way no matter which path they follow.
5. The first person to climb this mountain was a monk in the year 663. The name of the monk is not known, and he is simply referred to as an anonymous monk.
6. The summit temperature is another of the interesting Mount Fuji facts. In July the daytime summit temperature without a wind chill factor is only 41 degrees Fahrenheit on average, and in August this jumps up 3 degrees for an average of 44 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. There are a large number of Mount Fuji hotels in the area to choose from. The price range varies, and can go from a very small fee to a large expense depending on your preferences.
8. One of the most interesting Mount Fuji facts is that this volcanic mountain actually has a symmetrical shape. This is unusual for a mountain, and especially a volcano.
9. 36 views of Mount Fuji is a series of woodblock prints by artist Hokusai Katsushika, and this series shows many different views of the mountain. These prints were made starting in 1830, when Hokusai was 70 years old.
10. Mount Fuji facts include the number of lakes surrounding the mountain. There are 5 of them, and these are Lake Motosuko, Lake Kawaguchiko, Lake Shojiko, Lake Yamanakako, Lake Saiko.