20 Magnificent Mountains That Will Leave You Breathless

MOUNT FUJI IN HONSHU ISLAND, JAPAN

This famed symbol of Japan is 12,389 feet high, making Mount Fuji the tallest mountain in Japan. In addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s also one of the country’s “three holy mountains” hailed as revered places of worship and has been commemorated in countless works of Japanese art. While it hasn’t erupted since 1707, it is currently an active volcano. Surrounded by five lakes and often seen with bizarre clouds hovering over its top half like a hat, it’s a exquisite mountain to see firsthand.