Climbing Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is a classic mountain climbing destination. Discover this awe-inspiring Japanese peak with one of the certified guides at Explore-Share.com!

Located on the island of Honshu, Mount Fuji, at an altitude of 3,776 m (12,389.2 ft), is the highest mountain in Japan. It is also one of the country’s three holy mountains, and a revered landmark, both for its cultural and religious value, as for its stunning beauty. Climbing Mount Fuji is a classic that you should not miss out on! Book your place with one of the guides at Explore-Share.com and start planning an unforgettable mountain climbing experience to the top of Mount Fuji!

Top mountain climbing trips | Mount Fuji:

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Mount Fuji 1-day Off-Season Climb, Private Guiding

Climb the iconic Mount Fuji (3766m), the highest peak in Japan, on this 1-day guided ascent led by JMGA-certified local guide Chikako.

1 day

Advanced

Fit

FromJPY 24000

Climbing Mount Fuji in 2 days, Japan

Join the certified guides at My Tokyo Guide on an unforgettable 2-day Mount Fuji climb with practical pick-up and drop-off options, and an optional restorative hot spring detour. Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise from the top of Japan's highest and most emblematic peak.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromJPY 55000

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Climbing Mount Fuji from June to September

Cveto, an IFMGA mountain guide, takes you on a 1-day climbing trip to the highest peak in Japan and a symbol of the country: Mount Fuji (3776 m).

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromJPY 20500

Mount Fuji Guided Climb, June to mid-October

Discover one of Japan's most stunning landmarks on a unique ascent to the summit of Mount Fuji with a certified local guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Occasional

FromJPY 18000

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Mount Fuji off season climb (mid April /early June)

Reach the summit of the iconic Mount Fuji on this 1-day climbing trip in the off season, together with an IFMGA mountain guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromJPY 35000

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2-day Mount Fuji Climb, Private Guiding

Contemplate the sunrise from the top of Mount Fuji, symbol of Japan and the highest peak in the country, in this 2-day climbing trip with Chikako, a JMGA mountain guide.

2 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromJPY 32000

Join a group

Mount Fuji Off-Season Snow Climb

Climb Japan's most emblematic mountain in the off-season and discover its beautiful snow capped summit away from the crowds.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromJPY 49000

Cultural Mt Fuji Climb

Join Yukio, a JMGA certified guide, on this 3-day ascent to the summit of Japan's most sacred mountain. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!

3 days

Any

FromJPY 40000

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Climbing Mount Fuji with a guide

Climbing Mount Fuji/Fuji-san, together with Jun, a local certified mountain guide (JMGA) during the official season, from early July till mid September.

2 days

Any

FromJPY 48000

5.00

(1)

Climbing Mount Fuji off season 2-day trip (April/May)

Kenji, a JMGA-certified mountain guide, takes you to the summit of the mythical Mount Fuji, on the cold weather of spring. Join him on this challenging off season 2-day ascent.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromJPY 62500

Mount Fuji Springtime Guided Climb

Rise to the challenge of climbing Japan's famous Mt. Fuji in the cold conditions of the springtime with IFMGA certified mountain guide Norihide.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromJPY 72500

3-day Mt Fuji ascent from the base

Follow a certified mountain guide on a 3-day climbing trip to Mount Fuji. A unique ascent of Japan's most iconic peak, through Yoshida route.

3 days

Any

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji, Mount Haku, and Mount Tate are revered in Japan as the country's three holy mountains. Experience an unforgettable mountain climbing adventure in a place of pilgrimage and prayer!

Good to know:

Country code

+81

Language

Japanese

Currency

Japanese yen

Best time to visit

The Mount Fuji climbing season is from April to September

Weather

Mount Fuji is a cold mountain, and temperatures at the summit are usually below freezing year-round. The average annual summit temperature is −7ºC. Fuji is also very windy

How to get there

Mount Fuji is just 100km away from Tokyo. Most climbing programs start off from Kawaguchiko station, and you can get there from Tokyo in roughly two hours by either train or bus

More info about Mountain Climbing in Mount Fuji:

Mount Fuji is a classic mountain climbing destination. As such, it is well prepared for mountaineers in terms of touristic infrastructure. The climbing season goes from early July to September. However, you can also climb Mount Fuji from April to May in much colder weather and with some snow on the trails, albeit, with fewer people. Although it is not a difficult climb, you need to be in good shape in order to reach the summit. Take your pick from our selection of Fuji mountain climbing programs and climb this mythical mountain in Japan! Explore-share.com only promotes trips led by certified guides

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