Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka

The Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre features an inverted conical architecture designed by Shigeru Ban, with cypress wood lattice work that mirrors Mount Fuji's shape and reflects in a pond below.

Opened in December 2017 to commemorate Mount Fuji's UNESCO World Heritage designation, the center was established to preserve and transmit the mountain's historical significance to future generations.

The center showcases Mount Fuji's spiritual importance through exhibits on Shinto, Buddhism, and Shugendo practices, including traditional Fuji Mandala paintings and religious artifacts that demonstrate the mountain's sacred status.

The wheelchair-accessible center operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, extending to 6:00 PM during July and August, with a modest entrance fee and free admission for children under 15.

Visitors experience a virtual climb to Mount Fuji's summit through a 200-meter spiraling exhibition path featuring time-lapse videos, wind sound recordings, and an immersive cylindrical structure simulation.

Location: Fujinomiya

Inception: December 23, 2017

Architects: Shigeru Ban

Official opening: December 23, 2017

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 〒418-0067 静岡県富士宮市宮町5-12

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; July-August Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00; Tuesday [3] off

Phone: +81544213776

Website: https://mtfuji-whc.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 35.22369,138.60883

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:15