Japan's First "Highest Altitude Fireworks Display" At Mount Fuji

Above, a Shinkansen view of Mount Fuji. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Plans are underway for Japan's "first highest altitude fireworks display" from the lower slopes of Mount Fuji.

According to Japan Today:

TOKYO - Though fireworks are most commonly associated with summer festivals in Japan, there’s no rule that says you can’t enjoy them year round; and during the colder months when skies are clearer, the colorful displays contrast against the dark of night and appear to shine brighter than ever.

On the 18th of December this year, the lower slopes of Mount Fuji will become the setting for "Japan’s highest altitude fireworks display" when approximately 5,000 fireworks will be launched from the second station of the Fujinomiya trail.

The display will be taking place at Amusement Park Grinpa, which is located at the second station of the Fujinomiya trail (with most hikers starting their Fuji climb from the fifth stations, it’s also a great opportunity to get acquainted with the lesser-visited lower end of the trail).

Seventeen years ago (it hardly seems that long ago), the first G-TOUR had the tour group at Lake Kawaguchi for a fireworks festival. Silhouetted against the night sky was Mount Fuji. It was a display that the tour group never forgot. 

Too bad that tourists won't be able to see this display since the country is closed to foreign visitors. Hopefully, this display will be an annual event after the pandemic ends.

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