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Why is Mount Fuji famous?

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Rising to 12,388 feet (3,776 metres), Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is known for its graceful conical form. It is the country’s sacred symbol, and temples and shrines are located around and on the volcano. Climbing the mountain has long been a religious practice, and Fuji is one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions.

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