2-day Mt Fuji Climb
Join Koji, a JMGA certified guide, on this 2-day ascent to the summit of Japan's most sacred mountain. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Private
2 Days
Jul - Sep
High
Beginner
Description
Mt. Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013, but Mt Fuji is not just about the climb to the summit but a package with the beautiful nature and view around it. The appeal of Mt. Fuji is so great that it has become very crowded recently. To avid the crowds, I propose 2 days of climbing efficiently on the Shizuoka side.
Fitness Level: You must have good general fitness and it would be recommended if you work on regular cardiovascular exercises.
Itinerary Day 1: Meet at Gotemba Station in Shizuoka Prefecture before 9:00 a.m. Transfer to the trailhead parking lot by my car and take a bus to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (2,350 meters). After an hour of acclimatization, climb the Hoei Crater Route and stay in a high-altitude mountain hut (3,100 meters).
Day 2: Depart early in the morning（ 2-3:00 a.m.）, climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji, then basically descend all the way back to the trailhead parking lot（12:00 a.m.）. (You can leave your extra luggage at the mountain hut where you stay) I will then take you to Gotemba Station or Kawaguchiko Station, whichever is convenient for you.
During summer the mountain huts are very crowded even on weekdays, so please contact me and confirm your reservation as early as possible. I would be honored to be able to offer the same route that the current Emperor (who loves mountain) climbed and the hut that he stayed in.
If you are interested in joining us on this two-day journey to the summit of Mt. Fuji, please contact us!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation: Private drive （to Mizugatuka park from Gotemba station or Hotels in Hakone are also OK）＆ shuttle bus or taxi（from Mizugatuka park）
- About personal trekking equipment, For 4 people, I can lend you a light and one pole, a light jacket for outdoor activities.
- For 12 people, I can lend you rain pants or a down vest if the M size fits.
- Excluded from Price:
- ＊Entrance fee （may change in 2025）
- ＊Guide ＆ Guest Hut cost (JPY 1013,000 or so per person including dinner and breakfast)
- Meals（Ramen Udon）, Beverage (water pet bottle JPY500, coke, tea, beer JPY700, sake）
- Toilet about JPY300 every use.
- Personal insurance of any kind.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Meet at Gotemba Station in Shizuoka Prefecture before 9:00 a.m. Transfer to the trailhead parking lot by my car and take a bus to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (2,350 meters). After an hour of acclimatization, climb the Hoei Crater Route and stay in a high-altitude mountain hut (3,100 meters).
Day 2: Day 2
Depart early in the morning（ 2-3:00 a.m.）, climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji, then basically descend all the way back to the trailhead parking lot（12:00 a.m.）. (You can leave your extra luggage at the mountain hut where you stay) I will then take you to Gotemba Station or Kawaguchiko Station, whichever is convenient for you.
Details
More info
Best Period: July - end of Sep (For those experienced with crampons, the season can start from May)
Most mountain huts shut from mid September onwards, except for Sato hut. However, it is better if we can stay overnight at a hut higher than Sato hut to make the summit day easier. Thus, I recommend for you to schedule your climb before most of the huts close in mid September.
If you need to rent gears, check out http://www.yamarent.com/en/item.html?language=en for online gear rental.
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About the guide
Koji
5.0
(3)
Trekking Guide
I began hiking and trekking in 1981, and started Guide service as a professnal JMGA (Japan Mountain Guides Association) guide in March 2005. I guide mainly in the mountains of Kanagawa prefecture, Tokyo, Mt.Fuji and Kanto area with members of my hiking circle, and occasionally as a guide for tour mountaineering, and individuals supporting everyone's enjoyable mountain walking. I sincerely welcome your visit to our country, and would be happy if you have any type of Hiking/ Travelling with me. I am good at planning of travel combination of History, Culture, Religion and Grommet as you like.
Languages
English | Japanese
Certificates
JMGA
What people are saying about this trip
Tiago
Koji was a perfect guide! Not only did he showed us the region and explained all the cultural contexts around it, he also made us feel safe throughout the entire expedition. Climbing Mount Fuji was no easy task - but Koji made it look like it, and with a smile on his face at all times. He was attentive to our needs and health, especially the kids, and took us to the top and back as planned - and on time :)
Justine
I did not go on this climb. Rather, I arranged this climb for my 20 and 22 year-old children. I had initially booked them on a group trip but when I was contacted about Koji's private trip on a less traveled side of the mountain, I talked it over with my kids and decided to change to Koji's trip. I have no regrets. The kids liked Koji and felt safe with him. They had a great experience overall, despite altitude sickness and lack of shade. Koji was a wonderful communicator with all of us. Highly recommend.
Ernest
My wife and I climbed Mt. Fuji in August 2018 with Mr. Koji Takahashi who guided us on the 2-day hike to see sunrise from the top of Mt. Fuji. Koji-san was very friendly and professional. He explained everything well and made sure we had a safe and enjoyable hike. We had an amazing climbing experience and our guide, Koji-san, played a big part in making it a fulfilling experience.
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