August 13th through 16th are called Obon holidays. Obon is traditionally a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of ancestors. Like Thanksgiving holidays in the United States, the historical meaning is being lost and many people simply consider it "summer vacation".
So what's Obon got to do with Mount Fuji? Not only the mountain, but also every traveling-related spot in Japan, from sight-seeing places to train stations, will be very, very crowded. If you are living in Japan and working for a Japanese company, you probably don't have any choice. This is one of the few occasion in a year when we can get (relatively) long vacation. If you are traveling from foreign countries, Obon may not be the best time to visit Japan unless you want to experience the most crowded condition of Japan.
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Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo - $ 115.45
Visit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway at Mount Komagatake on this popular day trip from Tokyo. You'll enjoy lunch on Mt Fuji and have sweeping views of celebrated Hakone National Park from Mt Komagatake. |
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Martha W. on 2009-07-21 09:05:56
Having a long vacation in Japan even during the time of Obon is one of my dreams. I want to experience the flair of Japanese culture because I know that it will inspire me to become a more effective writer. There are many freelance writing opportunities but it takes a certain amount of inspiration to be an effective writer.
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