No, Mount Fuji is not a cinder cone volcano. It is actually classified as a stratovolcano, which is characterized by its steep, conical shape and is built up by layers of lava flows, ash, and volcanic rocks.
Cinder cone volcanoes, on the other hand, are typically smaller and less complex. They are formed from the accumulation of volcanic debris, mainly small fragments of lava that have solidified and fallen back to the ground around a single vent. This results in a cylindrical or conical hill rather than the towering structure seen in stratovolcanoes.
Mount Fuji’s formation involved multiple eruptions over thousands of years, which created a layered structure culminating in its iconic peak. Its last eruption was in 1707, and since then, it has been considered dormant. This rich history and its size differentiate it significantly from cinder cone volcanoes, making Mount Fuji a prominent example of stratovolcanic activity in Japan.