Mount Fuji is Japan's highest peak, standing at 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). It is an active stratovolcano located on Honshu Island, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo. Known for its symmetrical cone shape, it is a popular subject in art and photography, symbolizing Japan's natural beauty. The mountain is surrounded by five lakes, known as the Fuji Five Lakes, and is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Climbing Mount Fuji is a popular activity, with thousands of hikers attempting the ascent each year during the climbing season, which typically runs from early July to early September.