Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Designated in 1936 and expanded twice to include the Izu Peninsula and its island chain, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park receives more visitors than any other national park in Japan. Every major feature is volcanic in origin, from Mt. Fuji's slopes to the geothermal activity throughout Hakone. Conservation rules vary by zone: the strictest Special Protection Zones prohibit construction and the removal of rocks or plant specimens, covering areas including Mt. Kami, the Sengokuhara wetlands, and several peaks. Even the signage for convenience stores follows a different color scheme here than elsewhere in the country.