Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka

静岡県富士山世界遺産センター

This centre in Fujinomiya, run by Shizuoka Prefecture, explains why Mount Fuji became a World Cultural Heritage site. The building shape is based on an upside-down reflection of Mount Fuji and uses local Fuji cypress wood. Visitors walk up a spiral slope through the exhibits, as if climbing the mountain. The top-floor hall has a great view of Mount Fuji.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (July and August: 9:00–18:00). Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Closed: Closed on the third Tuesday of each month (next day if a holiday), at year-end, and on inspection days.
Admission: Permanent exhibition: 500 yen for adults. Special exhibitions cost extra.
Getting there: Address: 5-12 Miyacho, Fujinomiya. For cars, use the Fujinomiya City Kanda River tourist car park.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The centre recommends about 1 to 1.5 hours for a visit, depending on your interests.
Photos and videos are not allowed in the three permanent exhibition zones or the video theatre.
The cafe serves only light meals and has limited seating; food brought from outside may not be eaten in the cafe space.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Shizuoka and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.