Book excerpt: Iconic Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and was designated by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in June 2013. Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) are among the most popular destinations for international travelers in Japan. This guidebook is illustrated with beautiful photos and covers a wide range of topics: local foods, festivals, hotels, onsen (hot spring), popular sights, superb view points, shrines, hotels and transportation. This guide will help you plan a day trip from Tokyo or Kyoto or a longer visit exploring the area. The first edition of the comprehensive "Mt. Fuji Travel Guide" was compiled by the editorial team of the DeepJapan travel website in cooperation with the tourism divisions of local governments and organizations. Contents: Mt. Fuji, Introduction Finally, a World Cultural Heritage Site The Fuji Five Lakes Region (Fujigoko) Approaches To Mt. Fuji Area Scenes of Mount Fuji Sightseeing Mt. Fuji Climbing Eating Events Accommodation