World Heritage Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji, called Fujisan in Japanese, was inscribed as World Heritage in June 2013. There are three categories of World Heritage sites: Cultural site, Natural site, and Mixed site. Mt. Fuji is insc....
Highlights of Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, Shizuoka
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, Shizuoka was opened on December 23, 2017 as a facility to preserve the outstanding universal values of Mt. Fuji for future generations, in accordance with Article 5 ....
The building, with exterior walls of latticed wood, is based on an inverted image of Mt. Fuji, so when it is reflected in the large pool of water in front, the reflection looks like the mountain. The Mt. Fuji reflected in the water is a symbolic representation of Fuji as a ‘mountain of water’.
Inside the building shaped like an inverted mountain is a spiral slope which leads g....
The large map centered on Mt. Fuji shows numbers for the "Component Parts/Constituent Elements," "Related Parts/Sacred Sites," and "Facilities related to Mt. Fuji," which are divided by colour. This makes it possible to understand their location in relation to Mt. Fuji.
The touch-panel device provides an explanation of each place or facility, its location, access information, and the time....
In June 2013, Mt. Fuji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site under the name "Fujisan: sacred place and source of artistic inspiration." This display area explains about the World Heritage site, as well as the process leading up to its inscription. A duplicate of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage certificate is displayed and there is also an explanation with photos of the UNESCO World Heritage....
To climb Mt. Fuji, which has an elevation of 3,776 meters, it is necessary to make various preparations. Here there is an explanation mixed with illustrations of basic information related to safety and risks, and to rules and etiquette for climbing Mt. Fuji. There is also an explanation of the Fujisan Conservation Fund, which is used to conserve the environment of Mt. Fuji and support the safet....
Shizuoka Prefecture not only has Mt. Fuji, but also many other things that it is proud of. Here there is an introduction to the attractions of Shizuoka, from three perspectives: "Mt. Fuji Scenic Spots," which is a selection of the 10 locations with the best views of Mt. Fuji; "World-Class," for certifications from organizations such as UNESCO and the Guinness World Records; and the "Best in Jap....