Mt. Fuji Archives - Dennis A. Amith

[50th Anniversary] Amariyama Green Lodge, a “campsite above the clouds” at an altitude of 1,600m, opens for the 2026 season! Enjoy the “prime seat in the sky” with 150,000 rhododendron bushes and views of Mt. Fuji.

Posted onMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026AuthorDennis A. AmithLeave a comment

Enjoy an easy outdoor experience in the popular “Montbell cot rooms” that were added during the 2023 renovation. From May 1st, reservations will also be accepted for the “reserved shared taxi” that connects to the scenic mountaintop. Nirasaki City in Yamanashi Prefecture will begin the Read More …

The One about Tokyo Authorities preparing if there is a large scale eruption at Mt. Fuji

Posted onMarch 27, 2026AuthorDennis A. AmithLeave a comment

Authorities in Japan are stepping up preparations for a potential large-scale eruption of Mount Fuji, which could severely disrupt life across the Tokyo metropolitan area. The last eruption was on December 16, 1707 (during the Hoei era) and ended on February 24, 1708. There have Read More …

The One about Mayayan Camp camping at Mt. Fuji

Posted onJanuary 9, 2026April 5, 2026AuthorDennis A. AmithLeave a comment

Mayayan Camp is a YouTube video about a Japanese female solo camper and hoping to become a pro camper someday. Her latest video is out now:

The One about “Is it easy to see Mt. Fuji?”

Posted onNovember 26, 2018April 19, 2023AuthorDennis A. AmithLeave a comment

A question that I am often asked is “is it easy to see Mt. Fuji?”. To be truthful, in my experience, the answer is “no”. A big part of seeing Mt. Fuji is always depending on the weather. One of the best places to see Read More …

The One about Iyashi no Sato Nenba

Posted onApril 21, 2015June 23, 2019AuthorDennis A. AmithLeave a comment

I recently visited ab ancient village, Iyashi no Sato Nenba. Having read reviews, enamored by the beauty of the area, I wanted to experience the area. We went in March 2015 and I knew that the chances of overcast and the chances of shooting Mt. Read More …

The One about Dining at Yamakyuu Udon in Iyashi no Sato NENBA (Japan)

Posted onMarch 18, 2015June 28, 2016AuthorDennis A. AmithLeave a comment

Iyashi no Sato NENBA (known as “The Healing Village”), one of Japan’s famous villages for beautiful thatched houses is one of the gorgeous locations to see Mt. Fuji. But while the summer time may give you the best photography for the region, we traveled the Read More …

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