As one of the country's most recognizable symbols, it attracts travelers from all over the world who flock to Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures to catch a glimpse of this impressive mountain. For the Japanese, however, Mount Fuji has long been a place of great spiritual significance and a source of artistic inspiration. At 3,776 meters above sea level, it is the highest mountain in Japan and can be seen from afar.