The Hidden Fuji — Secrets of Ancient Mountain Faith
Not everything about Mt. Fuji can be seen from the trail.
Beneath the volcano’s famous peak lies a world of hidden caves, forgotten paths, and quiet rituals —
traces of an ancient mountain faith that shaped Japan’s spirit.
For centuries, monks, pilgrims, and wanderers walked these sacred routes,
seeking harmony between nature and the human heart.
Their practices, known as shugyō, were not about hardship,
but about learning mercy — a gentle strength born from stillness.
Today, The Mt. Fuji Times invites you to rediscover these hidden teachings.
Join as a member to explore unseen training spots, timeless philosophies,
and the living wisdom that continues to breathe within the mountain.
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Exclusive Mt. Fuji Experiences — Learn, Explore, and Go Beyond the View
Priority Access
Experience the nature and living culture of Mt. Fuji through exclusive small-group programs.
Members receive priority access for the Mt. Fuji climbing season,
as well as invitations to special events — the New Year’s Diamond Fuji viewing, the Summer Solstice gathering,
and parties and night experiences around the mt. Fuji.
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Members-Only *Shugyō Video Library
Journey into Mt. Fuji’s hidden world of “Mercy.”
Members get exclusive access to sacred training sites and ancient mountain wisdom — the roots of Japan’s ninja and mindfulness culture.
*Shugyō — the ancient Japanese path of training mind, body, and spirit to move as one.
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