Four Seasons of Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Because of its solemn and majestic aspect, it has been revered as a religious object and loved by the people of Japan from ancient times. It is no mean feat to climb to the top, these days you can get about half-way by car, which has helped thousands more visitors to make the full ascent each year. It is certainly an incredible sight to behold. Its expressions change by angel, by day, by night, by season it never seems the same, yet it always appears breathtaking in its solemn majesty. This book introduces 40 images of the mountain taken by two famous, award-winning photographers who have been shooting Mount Fuji for many years. In addition to these photographs of the mountain, the book further introduces many beautiful objects of art that contain images of Mt. Fuji, giving the book a deep cultural context that is admirably supported by the explanatory text. Back matter includes a cultural history of Mt. Fuji, popular climbing routes to the top, best spots to view the mountain, maps, and an accommodation guide.