Mount Fuji Quiz: Japan's Sacred Volcano and Icon

This Mount Fuji quiz explores Japan's tallest mountain on the island of Honshu, from Hokusai's famous prints and its last eruption in 1707 to the Fuji Five Lakes, the Chureito Pagoda view, the summer climbing season, Shinto shrines and its listing by UNESCO as a cultural site. Ten questions.

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Height
About how tall is Mount Fuji?
Type
What kind of mountain is Mount Fuji?
Eruptions
When did Mount Fuji last erupt?
Art
Which artist made Mount Fuji famous worldwide with his series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji?
Climbing
During which season is Mount Fuji officially open for climbing?
Lakes
The Fuji Five Lakes lie at the foot of the mountain on which side?
Views
Which five-story pagoda is often photographed with Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms?
UNESCO
In 2013, Mount Fuji was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list as what?
Religion
In the Shinto religion, Mount Fuji is linked to the goddess of what?
Geography
Mount Fuji stands on which Japanese island?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: About how tall is Mount Fuji?
Answer: 3,776 meters
Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain. On clear days it can be seen from Tokyo, about 100 kilometers away.
Q2: What kind of mountain is Mount Fuji?
Answer: An active volcano
Fuji is a stratovolcano, built up by layers of lava and ash. It is considered active, though it has been quiet for three centuries.
Q3: When did Mount Fuji last erupt?
Answer: 1707
The Hōei eruption spread ash as far as Edo, now Tokyo. Scientists continue to monitor the volcano closely.
Q4: Which artist made Mount Fuji famous worldwide with his series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji?
Answer: Katsushika Hokusai
The series includes The Great Wave off Kanagawa, in which Fuji appears small behind a huge wave.
Q5: During which season is Mount Fuji officially open for climbing?
Answer: Summer
The official season runs from about early July to early September. Many climbers start at night to watch the sunrise from the summit.
Q6: The Fuji Five Lakes lie at the foot of the mountain on which side?
Answer: The northern side
The lakes, including Kawaguchiko, formed when lava flows dammed rivers. They are famous for reflections of Fuji.
Q7: Which five-story pagoda is often photographed with Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms?
Answer: Chureito Pagoda
The Chureito Pagoda sits on a hillside above the city of Fujiyoshida. Hundreds of steps lead up to the viewpoint.
Q8: In 2013, Mount Fuji was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list as what?
Answer: A cultural site
It was listed as a sacred place and source of artistic inspiration, recognizing its role in Japanese religion and art.
Q9: In the Shinto religion, Mount Fuji is linked to the goddess of what?
Answer: Blossoms and volcanoes
Konohanasakuya-hime is honored at shrines around the mountain, including the Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, which owns much of the summit.
Q10: Mount Fuji stands on which Japanese island?
Answer: Honshu
Honshu is Japan's largest island. The mountain straddles the prefectures of Shizuoka and Yamanashi, southwest of Tokyo.

Mount Fuji Quiz – Japan's Most Famous Mountain

Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and one of the most recognizable mountains in the world. Rising 3,776 meters on the island of Honshu, its nearly perfect cone, often capped with snow, has become a symbol of Japan. On clear days it can be seen from Tokyo, about 100 kilometers away, and it appears in countless photographs, paintings and Bing homepage images.

Fuji is an active stratovolcano, built from layers of lava and ash over hundreds of thousands of years. Its last eruption, in 1707, covered the city of Edo, now Tokyo, with ash. Today the volcano is quiet but closely monitored. Lava flows long ago created the Fuji Five Lakes at its northern base, which offer some of the best views of the mountain.

For centuries, Mount Fuji has been a sacred place. In the Shinto religion it is linked to the goddess Konohanasakuya-hime, and pilgrims have climbed it as a spiritual journey. Artists, especially Katsushika Hokusai with his Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, made it famous around the world. In 2013, UNESCO listed it as a cultural World Heritage Site.

Today, hundreds of thousands of people climb Fuji each summer, when the trails are open. Many hike through the night to see sunrise from the summit, a moment called goraikō. Others enjoy the mountain from below, at spots such as Lake Kawaguchiko and the Chureito Pagoda. Recent years have brought new rules and fees to manage crowds.

This quiz covers the geology, culture and travel highlights of Mount Fuji.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, art lovers and anyone fascinated by Japan.

How tall Mount Fuji is and where it stands
Why it is considered an active volcano
How Hokusai made it famous
When and how people climb it
The best places to view it
Its religious and cultural importance

Quick Facts About Mount Fuji

The Japanese often call the mountain Fujisan.
Aokigahara, a dense forest, grows on old lava flows at its base.
The summit has a post office that is open in summer.
There are four main climbing routes to the top.
Fuji is sometimes hidden by clouds for days at a time.
Red Fuji, when the mountain glows at sunrise, is a famous sight in late summer.